Join John Easson of Quarto Press on 17 November to learn the basics of letterpress printing using authentic period presses and type in the Print Studio at Dundee Contemporary Arts. For more details see the Print Studio website.
Course on woodblock printing
October 10, 2018
The Print Studio at Dundee Contemporary Arts is running a course on Japanese techniques of woodblock printing over the weekend of 27 & 28 October 2018. For more details of the course and how to book, see the Print Studio website.
Letterpress course in Dundee
May 20, 2018
A letterpress workshop will be held in the Print Studio at Dundee Contemporary Arts on Saturday 26 May 2018, 10am-6pm. Led by John Easson of Quarto Press, this is an opportunity to learn the basics of letterpress printing using authentic period presses with type, wood-letter and illustration blocks. For full details, and how to book […]
Courses in Dundee
January 5, 2018
If you would like to have a go at printmaking but aren’t sure what to try, the Print Studio at Dundee Contemporary Arts are running taster courses over the next few months. For more information and how to book, see their website.
Letterpress workshop in Dundee
November 18, 2017
Dundee Contemporary Arts are running a Festive Letterpress workshop on Saturday 9 December 2017. Learn the basics of letterpress printing using authentic period presses and type with John Easson of the Quarto Press, and make your own seasonal greeting card.
Wood engraving course in Dundee
November 2, 2017
Dundee Contemporary Arts are running a four-week course on wood engraving on Tuesday evenings in November 2017. Learn how to use fine engraving tools to create detailed designs on the end grain surface of a hard wook block. For full details see the print studio’s website.
Twilight taster sessions at Dundee
September 10, 2017
Dundee Contemporary Arts are running taster sessions at 5.30pm on Thursday 21 September and Thurday 14 December for people who would like to try one of their courses but are not sure which one. In this short twilight session our tutors explain the different techniques and show examples of processes and results. See the Dundee […]
Courses in Dundee
July 25, 2017
The Print Studio at Dundee Contemporary Arts are running taster courses over the next couple of months to help you decide which printmaking technique you would like to try. Full details of all courses and how to book are on their website.
Courses at Dundee Contemporary Arts
April 14, 2017
The Print Studio at Dundee Contemporary Arts are running courses on papermaking, etching and bookbinding, amongst others this spring. Details of all courses are on their website.
Introduction to letterpress at DCA
October 1, 2016
On Saturday 22 October there’s an opportunity to learn the basics of letterpress printing in a session led by John Easson of Quarto Press. The event lasts from 10–6 at Dundee Contemporary Arts print studio. Booking essential — see their website for details of how to book.
SPRAT is grateful for support from The Watson Foundation