This course is a basic introduction to the fundamentals of monotype, intaglio (etching, drypoint, collograph, chine colle), relief (Lino) and silkscreen printmaking techniques. The aim is for beginners to acquire a general appreciation and awareness of techniques so that they can apply their knowledge in a number of ways at a future point. Students are often amazed by the variety of prints they produce, as each process has its own distinct appearance and surface quality. Some processes are very labour intensive, while others are much more spontaneous. For continuing students, printmaking may be used in a fine art or design context to produce one off art works or to disseminate information through posters or books. It may be used to print designs on fabrics for clothing or upholstery, or even to produce wall paper! This is a mixed level class in which independent learners of differing levels work alongside one another. Teaching is informal and encouraging.