The Essentials of Printing

Build confidence to plan and teach printmaking to students in both Primary and Secondary school settings. This practical workshop explores safe, inclusive, and creative approaches using print foam, soft-cut, lino, block, and gel plate techniques. Learn how to design, layer, and experiment with texture and colour while managing time, materials, and clean-up efficiently. Teachers will leave with adaptable strategies, curriculum-aligned projects, and the skills to make printmaking engaging and achievable for every learner.

Key Course Takeaways

• Step-by-step guidance for teaching a range of printmaking processes
• Classroom-ready project ideas adaptable for different year levels and abilities
• Practical strategies for materials, safety, and time management
• Approaches for inclusive, sensory, and collaborative learning
• Language, prompts, and display ideas to support creative reflection

Art Skills in Focus

• Print foam, soft-cut, lino, block, and gel plate techniques
• Inking, layering, and building texture
• Pattern, repetition, and composition
• Printing for design and expressive outcomes
• Cleaning, storing, and maintaining tools and materials

Online Structured Video Courses

Skill-Based, Supported Learning

• Step-by-step video courses to build confidence and capability.
• Includes access to a dedicated online platform for questions and feedback.
• Encourages ongoing professional dialogue and collaboration beyond the videos.

This workshop requires you to provide your own materials.

A Materials Kit, which contains everything you need, is available to purchase below at a 25% discount.
Alternatively you can also purchase individual items as needed as the regular price below.