Introduction to Stone Lithography with Paul Sharrock
2 day course
20 & 21 March 2025
10am to 4pm
£250 including 1 x grained stone and all other materials
Developed in the 18th century and most widely known through the famous Moulin Rouge posters at the turn of the 20th century, fine art stone lithography has long been a medium favoured by artists who embrace the way in which they can draw directly onto the printing surface, in this case stone, adopting a wide range of drawing and mark-making techniques which would be extremely difficult to achieve in most other print mediums.
Lithography is probably the printing process that allows the most direct input from the artist and can generate a wide range of textures, tones and lines but it is the immediacy of the drawing that is often so attractive to this form of printmaking.
This introductory course would benefit all levels of artists from those starting out to try lithography to those wishing to refresh their skills. The two-day course provides an understanding of preparing the stone surface; ways of drawing and mark-making, use of gum stencils; chemically preparing the stone to print; registration of paper and setting up the press and printing a small edition. Whilst a self-contained course, the aim is to encourage further personal experimentation based on the foundation of this course. Be warned it is addictive.
Course Structure
• A brief history of lithography and looking through examples.
• Preparing the stone.
• Applying lithographic drawing materials to create your image.
• Processing your stone (chemical etching).
• Inking and printing your stone onto a variety of papers.
• Ways to introduce colour.
• An end review of the prints.
Pre-course information
Any image preparation notes will be sent prior to the course date
Experience level
Suitable for beginners and those wishing to refresh their skills.
Maximum 4 places
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For all courses except CPSC Certificate course
Full payment of the course fee is required when booking a place. A reserved place is not secure until full payment has been received.
If for any reason you are unable to attend, we will refund monies paid minus a £20 admin fee, as long as you cancel your place more than 1 month before the course start date.
For CPSC Certificate course
Payment for Term 1 is required when booking a place. A reserved place is not secure until this payment has been received. Payments for Terms 2 & 3 will be due at the end of the previous term. Payments for Terms 2 & 3 will be due before the first day of each term.
If for any reason prior to the commencement of the course you are unable to attend, we will refund monies paid minus a £20.00 admin fee, as long as you cancel your place more than 1 month before the course start date. Once you start the course on Term 1 you have committed to all 3 terms. Course transfers are at the discretion of Curwen Print Study Centre.
There is an option to book your place for £100 deposit. If you choose this option your place is secured. The balance of term 1 will be due 20 working days before the start of the course. If you cancel more than 20 working days before the course start date, we will refund monies paid minus a £20 admin fee. If your place is not cancelled during this timescale, and the balance is not paid then the deposit is non refundable. All other Terms & Conditions remain the same.
Curwen Print Study Centre reserves the right to cancel courses – a full refund will be made in these circumstances.
