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.
Start date:
Multiple dates
Course Overview
This session focusses on learning about printmaking to produce paper based crafts for the festive season. Being creative boosts your health and wellbeing, provides cultural enrichment and a sense of purpose: You will learn how to plan and create a festive block print design and print paper based designs to gift and decorate your home over the festive period for a true homemade Christmas. No prior experience is necessary – just come along and enjoy this creative session.
What will I learn?
By the end of the course you will be able to-
Share your views and ideas about your work and the work of others.
Identify materials used for printmaking.
Create 2 or more designs.
Contribute to group discussions, giving feedback to others and reflecting on your own progress and work created.
Reflect on and discuss how taking part in creative activities can benefit your wellbeing.
How is the course delivered?
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.
How will my learning be assessed?
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.
Additional Information
What equipment will I need?
If you are studying online:
Scrap paper
Biro type pen or pencil
Sheet of polysytrene
Ink pad or printing ink
Blank greetings card
You will also need access to a computer with camera and microphone and internet access in order to join live demonstrations via zoom, and engage with your tutor and peers.
For Face to Face Opportunities:
Your tutor will arrive with basic materials for each session although you are welcome, Feel free to bring blank greetings cards, or gift tags of your choice to print on to as your tutor will have a limited amount per person.
Please consider how you will transport your artwork home.
The college has an Additional Learning Support Team who can support students with a variety of learning needs. If you have a diagnosed additional learning need or feel you may need additional support to successfully complete this course, please speak to your course teacher upon enrolment.
If you need more information or support with enrolling onto a course, please call: 0333 0031717 You will be learning over one 2.5 hour 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.
Potential Careers
There is no direct progression from this course, however there are a range of creative wellbeing courses learners can access alongside other provision at Lancashire Adult learning. The course teacher will talk to learners about options and plan accordingly.
Lancashire Adult Learning offers a wide range of art, craft and creative wellbeing courses, please visit our website: www.lal.ac.uk for currently available courses.
For general information about other courses, contact us on: 0333 0031717 or visit our website www.lal.ac.uk
