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Explore Your Creativity with Printmaking Courses at Kent Adult Education
Are you looking for a hands-on, expressive way to explore your artistic side? Whether you're a complete beginner or an experienced artist seeking to refine your skills, Kent Adult Education offers a diverse range of Printmaking & Etching courses designed to inspire, educate and empower learners of all levels.
Printmaking is a fascinating and versatile art form that blends technique, experimentation and imagination. From lino printing to dry point etching and monoprinting, our courses introduce you to a variety of methods that allow you to create unique, original artwork. With expert guidance and a supportive learning environment, you'll gain the confidence and skills to bring your creative ideas to life.
Why Choose Printmaking?
Printmaking is more than just a creative hobby - it's a powerful tool for personal expression, mindfulness and even career development. Here's why learners love our Printmaking courses:
Accessible and inclusive: Suitable for all skill levels, from beginners to improvers
Creative and therapeutic: A great way to relax, reduce stress and boost wellbeing
Skill-building: Learn professional techniques and build a portfolio of work
Career-enhancing: Explore vocational pathways in the creative industries
Community-focused: Connect with like-minded learners in a friendly, supportive setting
Whether you're interested in making art to support your wellbeing or considering a future in the creative sector, our Printmaking courses offer a rewarding and enriching experience.
What You'll Learn
Each Printmaking course at Kent Adult Education is designed to help you grow artistically and personally. Depending on the course, you may learn:
- How to use printmaking tools and materials safely and effectively
- Techniques for carving, etching, inking and printing
- How to develop and translate creative ideas into prints
- Ways to evaluate and improve your work through tutor feedback
- How to build a sketchbook and portfolio
- Insight into creative careers and vocational opportunities
Our experienced tutors provide step-by-step instruction, individual support and plenty of encouragement to help you succeed.
The Benefits of Learning Printmaking
Printmaking offers a wide range of benefits beyond artistic skill development:
Creative Expression Printmaking allows you to explore your imagination and express your ideas in a tangible, visual form. Each print is a reflection of your unique perspective.
Mindfulness and Wellbeing The process of designing, carving and printing is meditative and calming. Many learners find it helps reduce stress and improve mental clarity.
Skill Development You'll gain fine motor skills, problem-solving abilities and artistic techniques that can be applied to other creative disciplines.
Portfolio Building If you're considering a career in the arts, our vocational courses help you build a professional portfolio suitable for exhibitions, applications or further study.
Community and Connection Our courses bring together people from all walks of life who share a passion for creativity. You'll have the chance to collaborate, share ideas and make new friends.
Start Your Printmaking Journey Today
Printmaking is a rewarding and enriching art form that anyone can learn. Whether you're exploring a new hobby, building a portfolio or considering a creative career, Kent Adult Education's Printmaking courses offer the perfect starting point.
Join us and discover the joy of creating beautiful, original prints. Your artistic journey begins here.
First steps in Printmaking - Lino Printing
TWL/152021/Q/PF Location: The Amelia, Tunbridge Wells Course hours: 10 hoursCheck your eligibility to enrol online
You must meet the entry requirements below:
- You must be ordinary resident in the UK at the start date of the course - Ordinary resident means you live in the UK and have chosen to live here for a settled purpose
- You must be a British citizen
- You must be aged 19 or over as at the 31st August 2025 for courses in the 2025/26 academic year
- You must agree to commit to and complete an Individual Learning Plan in agreement with your course tutor
Printmaking - Beginners
DAR/152254/Q/PF Location: Dartford Adult Education Centre, Dartford Course hours: 20 hoursCheck your eligibility to enrol online
You must meet the entry requirements below:
- You must be ordinary resident in the UK at the start date of the course - Ordinary resident means you live in the UK and have chosen to live here for a settled purpose
- You must be a British citizen
- You must be aged 19 or over as at the 31st August 2025 for courses in the 2025/26 academic year
- You must agree to commit to and complete an Individual Learning Plan in agreement with your course tutor
First Steps in Printmaking - Lino Printing
DAR/152234/Q/PF Location: Dartford Adult Education Centre, Dartford Course hours: 8 hoursCheck your eligibility to enrol online
You must meet the entry requirements below:
- You must be ordinary resident in the UK at the start date of the course - Ordinary resident means you live in the UK and have chosen to live here for a settled purpose
- You must be a British citizen
- You must be aged 19 or over as at the 31st August 2025 for courses in the 2025/26 academic year
- You must agree to commit to and complete an Individual Learning Plan in agreement with your course tutor
Printmaking - Further Steps - Dry Point Etching
TWL/150398/Q/PF Location: The Amelia, Tunbridge Wells Course hours: 15 hoursCheck your eligibility to enrol online
You must meet the entry requirements below:
- You must be ordinary resident in the UK at the start date of the course - Ordinary resident means you live in the UK and have chosen to live here for a settled purpose
- You must be a British citizen
- You must be aged 19 or over as at the 31st August 2025 for courses in the 2025/26 academic year
- You must agree to commit to and complete an Individual Learning Plan in agreement with your course tutor
Further Steps in Printmaking - Dry Point Etching
DAR/150406/Q/PF Location: Dartford Adult Education Centre, Dartford Course hours: 15 hoursCheck your eligibility to enrol online
You must meet the entry requirements below:
- You must be ordinary resident in the UK at the start date of the course - Ordinary resident means you live in the UK and have chosen to live here for a settled purpose
- You must be a British citizen
- You must be aged 19 or over as at the 31st August 2025 for courses in the 2025/26 academic year
- You must agree to commit to and complete an Individual Learning Plan in agreement with your course tutor
Printmaking - A Day of Lino Printing
TWL/151644/Q/PF Location: The Amelia, Tunbridge Wells Course hours: 5 hoursCheck your eligibility to enrol online
You must meet the entry requirements below:
- You must be ordinary resident in the UK at the start date of the course - Ordinary resident means you live in the UK and have chosen to live here for a settled purpose
- You must be a British citizen
- You must be aged 19 or over as at the 31st August 2025 for courses in the 2025/26 academic year
- You must agree to commit to and complete an Individual Learning Plan in agreement with your course tutor
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