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Creative Wellbeing: Experimental Printmaking - Get Creative

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Not Applicable
Part-Time
BHBLZ110 (2026/2027A)
06/10/2026
Format
17/11/2026
Format
Tuesday - 10am till 12:30pm
St Laurence's Church Hall - Chorley - Union St, Chorley, PR7 1EB
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Course Information

Course Information
This course is an experimental and exploratory extension of print making techniques and processes through practical activity and reflective annotation. Engage in a range of guided explorations using, combining and extending different techniques and processes in the style of a variety of artists. Reflect on and evaluate outcomes using subject specific terminology and analytical skills. Discuss experimental outcomes by a range of Artists from different cultures, eras and backgrounds.
This is a practical and interactive course.

By the end of the course you will be able to-



Extend knowledge of basic print making techniques and materials

Demonstrate how to use tools, techniques and materials safely and effectively

Combine processes and materials.

Extend processes.

Develop an awareness of the work of other relevant artists

Build confidence in discussing artwork and developing critical opinion.

Explore representation of tonal variation using mark making techniques.

Evaluate the expressive properties of different marks, movements, tools, media and surfaces

Build confidence in evaluating and annotating and discussing outcomes.

Identify progression opportunities

Supportively appraise own and others work
You will receive feedback from your tutor and peers on your individual outcomes for each topic within the course.

You will also develop your own analytical skills, enabling you to critique your own work and establish ways of moving forward as you move towards independent learning.

You will track your progress in your course booklet.
Course Work
You will be working on projects that can easily be extended beyond the guided learning hours. We also encourage personal research before and during the course to offer inspiration and context. Optional extra practice and research will support your progress, you may occasionally be provided with individually relevant reference points and links to extend your learning and support your personal projects.
It is important to note that this course is practical and requires a degree of manual dexterity for you to participate fully and get the most out of the session.

This programme is designed with beginners in mind and no prior experience is necessary, although some learners may have some previous informal learning experience within the overall curriculum area
You will learn in a variety of ways:

You view demonstrations showing and prompting you in your explorations of different techniques and materials and encouraging you to share your outcomes and discuss your progress with your tutor and peers.

You will have access to handouts such as worksheets and prompt lists to encourage your analytical skills, encourage reflective practice and consolidate your learning.

You will be encouraged to share your work and your reflections so that you can help your peers learn and learn from them too.

You will gain 1:1 feedback, advice and inspiration from your tutor verbally in sessions.
What equipment will I need?

Your tutor will arrive with basic materials for each session although you are welcome, and encouraged to bring your own where possible. You may have some materials already. It is advised to have a variety of traditional and not traditional material accessible although it should be made clear that you don’t need all of the following!

You will be working with Inks that require drying time – consider how you will transport your artwork home.

You may wish to bring an apron. Some people like to bring latex gloves to protect their hands from ink.

You may also like to bring a pack of baby wipes!

The Additional Learning Support Team work across college supporting learners with a variety of learning needs in different ways. Support can be requested at enrolment or at any point throughout your course. For more information telephone 0333 0031717 or email als@lal.ac.uk
You will be learning over five weekly sessions at 2.5 hours per session, inclusive of tidy up time!

Your tutor will be available for feedback and Q&A at designated time slots throughout the duration of your course.
We hope everyone who attends this course, enjoys it and continues to learn with Lancashire Adult Learning.



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