Glasgow Print Studio
Glasgow Print Studio was founded in 1972 as an artist-led initiative, providing facilities and workshop space to artists using fine art printmaking. Now, as an internationally acclaimed centre of excellence in fine art printmaking, Glasgow Print Studio promotes contemporary and innovative printmaking through supporting artists, exhibitions, learning and conservation.
Venue Type:
Gallery, Artist studio or collective, Archive
The Archive collection of Glasgow Print Studio has been built up since the Studio was founded in 1972. It includes prints, plates, stage proofs, photographs, slides and many other items which relate to the organisation and to printmaking in the West of Scotland.
We keep a copy of every print which is published as an edition by the Studio as well as collecting examples of prints by members and visiting artists. The collection is constantly growing and includes works by artists of national and international renown.
Collection details
Fine Art, Archives
Key artists and exhibits
- Prints
- Printmaking
- Print Room
- Scottish Prints
- New Glasgow Boys
- Peter Howson
- Ken Currie
- Steven Campbell
- Adrian Wiszniewski
- Philip Reeves
- Elizabeth Blackadder
- John Byrne
- Moyna Flannigan
- Claire Barclay
- Alastair Gray
- David Mach
- David Shrigley
Screenprinting: Beginners/Refresher Weekend
- 24 — 25 September 2016 10am-5pm *on now
- 1 — 2 October 2016 10am-5pm
Learn the basics including preparation of screens and image separations, using a range of photographic and direct mark-making techniques, work with stencils and print a small edition.
Suitable for
- Not suitable for children
Admission
Full: £145.00
Concession: £125.00
Website
http://www.glasgowprintstudio.co.uk/Learning/DisplayCourse/13
Etching: Beginners/Refresher Evening
- 19 October 2016 6-9pm
Etching uses acid to cut images into a metal plate, which is then inked and printed through a press. Learn the basics and explore this technique using soft grounds, hard grounds and aquatint to produce richly textured images.
Taking place over 7 weeks.
Suitable for
- Not suitable for children
Admission
Full: £145.00
Concession: £125.00
Website
http://www.glasgowprintstudio.co.uk/Learning/DisplayCourse/2
Etching: Beginners/Refresher Weekend
- 24 — 25 September 2016 10am-5pm *on now
Etching uses acid to cut images into a metal plate, which is then inked and printed through a press. Learn the basics and explore this technique using soft grounds, hard grounds and aquatint to produce richly textured images.
Suitable for
- Not suitable for children
Admission
Full: £145.00
Concession: £125.00
Website
http://www.glasgowprintstudio.co.uk/Learning/DisplayCourse/53
Intro to Woodcut
- 24 — 25 September 2016 10am-5pm *on now
During this course, you will learn how to transfer your image onto Japanese plywood and experiment with woodcutting tools to create a variety of line and textured effects. Various inking techniques will be demonstrated and you will learn about setting the pressure and correct use of the Columbian eagle press to produce a small edition of woodcut prints.
Suitable for
- Not suitable for children
Admission
Full: £145.00
Concession: £125.00
Website
http://www.glasgowprintstudio.co.uk/Learning/DisplayCourse/22
Colour Collagrapahy
- 1 — 2 October 2016 10am-5pm
Bring added atmosphere and variety to your collagraphic plates. Discover new methods to develop your skills, experimenting with colour to bring stunning results to your prints.
*It is advised that those wishing to attend the course complete our Introduction to Collagraphy course first of all*
Suitable for
- Not suitable for children
Admission
Full: £145.00
Concession: £125.00
Website
http://www.glasgowprintstudio.co.uk/Learning/DisplayCourse/63
Screenprinting: Intermediate Evening
- 18 October 2016 6-9pm
Gain a more in depth understanding of techniques and processes including mono screenprinting techniques, colour mixing, CMYK printing, wash out methods, registration procedures and the possibilities of photo exposure and hand drawn stencils.
*You must be proficient and have recent practical experience in this medium to participate in the course.*
5 weeks (plus Sun 20th Nov 10am- 5pm)
Suitable for
- Not suitable for children
Admission
Full: £115.00
Concession: £95.00
Website
http://www.glasgowprintstudio.co.uk/Learning/DisplayCourse/60
Etching - Photo Etching
- 22 — 23 October 2016 10am-5pm
An experimental 2 day course which will explore the principles of photoetching.
Part of the course will be spent preparing artwork to expose onto plates. This will be done using computers and hand drawn processes. You will learn how to coat and expose photo etching plates and produce final prints. Bring a photograph, drawing or digital image no larger than A4 to work with. Experience of etching and basic computer skills are required.
Suitable for
- Not suitable for children
Admission
Full: £145.00
Concession: £125.00
Website
http://www.glasgowprintstudio.co.uk/Learning/DisplayCourse/65
Glasgow Print Studio
Trongate 103
Glasgow
Strathclyde
G1 5HD
Scotland
Website
Telephone
0141 552 0704
Fax
0141 552 2919
- About
- | Collections
- | Events
- | Map
