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Susan Yeates, Artist/Introduction to Woodcut: A Beginners Guide to Woodcut Printing
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Introduction to Woodcut: A Beginners Guide to Woodcut Printing

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  • 9 Lessons

This online printmaking course is a complete guide to creating single-colour woodcut prints. Study alongside Susan as she demonstrates in easy-to-understand videos exactly how to prepare a design, cut into wood, ink and print the final image. The course even includes a live class recording. Within no time at all you will know exactly how to create professional looking woodcut prints!
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Create woodcuts with confidence!

Join Susan Yeates, an experienced printmaking tutor from Magenta Sky, for this online course that shows you exactly how to create professional looking woodcut prints. 

This course is aimed at complete beginners to woodcut (or those coming back to printmaking after a short break). 

It provides a simple step-by-step guide to printing black and white woodcut prints. 

The course explain about the tools you need, how to cut the block, how to ink it up and finally how to print. Part of the course is a recording from a live woodcut workshop, giving you the chance to study along with other students.

Who is this course for?

This online course is aimed at:
  • beginners to woodcut printing
  • those people who have done linocut printing already and want to try a different block such as wood
  • those who studied printmaking years ago at school and want to re-spark their creativity
  • anyone who attended a short workshop and wants a more in-depth learning experience
  • art students studying a generic fine art course, or artists looking to experiment with new techniques and bring woodcut into their work
  • great if you want to make hand printed cards and gifts to give to friends and family
  • anyone looking to find out more about woodcut printmaking!

Contents

Lessons

Introduction
Preview
Module 1 - What is Woodcut?
Module 2 - Woodcutting Tools
Module 3 - Cutting the Wood
Module 4 - Woodcut Workshop Recording
Module 5 - Woodcut Examples
Module 6 - Projects
Reading List and Thank You
What's Next

Instant access course

By enrolling on the course, you gain instant access to the online learning portal where you will find all of your course materials and guidance. This includes both videos and downloadable PDF instructions. 

This online course can be enrolled on at any time of year and will get you producing amazing black and white woodcut prints in no time at all.

The course also includes email support and a Student Facebook Support Group where you can share your work and ideas with other people, interact with your course tutor and join our printmaking community!  

Start at any time!

We accept students from all across the world, and as long as you have access to the internet, you can study whenever you want and wherever you want.

We have no entry requirements and do not ask that you start at a particular time of the year – start when you want to!

Hi there, I’m Susan

Sketchbook mentor, art shop raider and pencil hoarder

When I’m not teaching, running my pottery cafe in Woking, writing books about sketching, or talking about all things creative, I’m busy being a mama to my very strong-willed daughter, dancing Salsa, practicing yoga, or sewing my own (often lovely, occasionally terrible) clothes. 

So, believe me when I say I get it - life’s full-on busy! It’s why my own creativity has fluctuated over the years. And it’s what inspired me to create this space for you. So that amid life's beautiful, messy chaos, your sketchbook practice remains as easy, accessible, and constant as possible. 

Let’s keep it simple. Let’s just sketch for the love of sketching, shall we? 
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Frequently asked questions

You’ve got questions. We’ve got answers.

How long do I have access to the course?

Forever! Once you've enrolled and paid, you'll have access to the course material for as long as you need. So devour it all in one weekend or take things slow. It's your choice!

What if I'm unhappy with my purchase?

Well, I would be sad. But if you're really unhappy with the course, just email me within 14 days to get a full refund.

I still have a question, how can I contact you?

I'd be happy to answer any questions you might have. Send me an email at hello@susanyeates.co.uk. I am also active in the student support group on Facebook if you would like comments, feedback or help with your work.

Will this course show me how to create multiple-colour prints?

No, this course is a beginners course that shows you how to create single coloured woodcut prints only. Further courses will follow expanding on this topic.

Will this course show me how to make linocut prints as well.

The techniques taught in this class could be transferred to lino, however, I have a separate course especially for linocut printing that would give you a better explanation of that technique.

Do you teach courses in further printmaking techniques?

Yes! Do take a look at my website to see what else I offer including monoprint, Collograph, Screenprinting, linocut and more...

What materials do I need to study the course?

The course will explain what materials are required once you register. These include inks, paper, wood and cutting tools. You will not need a printmaking press to study the course.