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Course Location: Bluecoat Intaglio Print Studio

Experience Level: Beginners & people needing a refresher into the process

Duration: This course runs for 2.5 hours (11:00am - 1:30pm & 2:00pm - 4:30pm) 

You will also gain insight on the materials and tools used, and how you can continue the process of making tetrapak plates as home.

Join us for this enjoyable and informative workshop session where you'll discover the art of TetraPak printing. You'll explore the techniques and theory behind this unique and accessible printing method and create your own small edition of TetraPak prints using our century-old etching press. You will be guided through every step of the process from start to finish, leaving with confidence in tetrapak printing and having created a small finished edition of prints to take home with you.

What’s Included?

All materials you will use are included in the cost of the course, but you are welcome to bring along your own if you choose. Our studios are environmentally friendly where possible and use greener methods of screen printing, such as water-based acrylic inks. Completing this course will act as an Induction to book into our Intaglio Studio should you wish to.

Do I need to prepare anything beforehand?

If you would like to prepare an image to bring with you to help with your session you can bring reference images or hand drawn images. You’ll be able to trace them onto your tetrapak surface using pencil or carbon paper.

Remember: your image will print backwards to what’s on the plate, so take this into account if using text & numbers.

What happens after the course?

After you’ve completed your course, you are free to book into our open access printmaking studios to continue printing with tetrapak and using the equipment you used during your session. Your course acts as an induction for this, but if you feel like you would benefit from more info about our studios or other equipment before booking a session we offer free health & safety inductions, just email: ivy.m@thebluecoat.org.uk

We also offer a Bluecoat Artist Memberships scheme, which has lots of amazing perks for practicing and aspiring local printmakers. You can find out more information here: https://www.thebluecoat.org.uk/artist-membership

Got any questions?

If you have any questions about the course or our studios, please email: Ivy.m@thebluecoat.org.uk

You can also find out more information here: https://www.thebluecoat.org.uk/our-community/spaces/print-studio

Accessibility:

The Bluecoat cafe and building floors are fully accessible for wheelchair users and people with limited mobility.

The print studios are not adapted for wheelchair users. If you would like to do a print workshop with us but are unsure about accessibility, please contact the Print Studio manager at: ivy.m@thebluecoat.org.uk

Getting here:

Bluecoat is located in Liverpool city centre and is easily accessible using public transport.

The closest bus stop is Tesco Hanover Street

The closest railway station is Liverpool Central Station

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Location

Bluecoat Print Studios
The Bluecoat, 8School Lane, Liverpool, L1 3BX

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