Art Academy Print

The Art Academy is delighted to announce a new fully equipped printmaking studio in London Bridge, located within 5 minutes walk of Intaglio Printmaker, the UK’s premier supplier of materials and equipment for the artist printmaker.

The studio offers Keyholder and Open Access, and a variety of affordable intaglio and relief printing courses. It is equipped with a brand new Polymetaal JV80 80 x 160cm press, suitable for large format printing.

Art Academy Print is located in the Academy's Mermaid Court building just a few minutes walk from London Bridge station (Jubilee, Northern and mainline) and Borough station (Northern). It is also easily accessible by bus and several paying car parks can be found nearby.

Courses

AAP runs a variety of daytime, evening and weekend courses to suit all levels of competence, facilitated by professional trainers and visiting artists. For more information about our tutors click here
Course booking and information

Open Access
Saturday: 10am – 2pm
Saturday: 2pm - 6pm
Tuesday: 6pm – 10pm
Price: £20 per four hour session

Who can book Open Access sessions?
There are four places per session, available to experienced printmakers to book online, up to three weeks in advance. New attendees must have completed an Art Academy Print 'Taster' and 'Etching/Relief' course, or provide evidence of the equivalent competence and good studio practice.

A full health and safety induction will be included in the first session and the studio is supervised at all times, with an experienced
printmaker on hand to offer support, advice and help with your work as and when required. Booking onto Open Access is easy with our online booking system. When booking a session it is helpful to send your contact details and a brief outline of work planned during your session - just click on the 'Contact Host' link on the Eventbrite page to send us an e mail. Online bookings are non-refundable, however last minute places can be reserved on the day by calling Art Academy directly on 020 7407 6969.

Book Saturday Open Access    Book Tuesday Open Access

Techniques in the studio
INTAGLIO: Soft ground etching Hard ground etching Aquatint Collagraph Engraving Drypoint
RELIEF: Lino Woodcut Wood engraving Japanese woodcut Monoprinting

Facilities in the studio
Polymetaal Press suitable for intaglio and relief Adana table top press Aquatint Box
Ferric Chloride Acid Light Box Cutting Boards Trays Dry boards Pegging System

Art Academy Print Artists
There are four practicing artists, all experienced printmakers, with 24hr access to the studio five days a week. The keyholders supervise open access and teach print courses throughout the year. If you would like to apply to be a keyholder at Art Academy Print, please contact us for more information.
Victoria Browne
Katherine Jones
Sue Corke
Richard Watkins

Materials available to purchase at the studio
Tissue paper - Newsprint paper - Blotting Paper - Cartridge Paper - Somerset Velvet Paper - Fabriano Rosaspina Paper
Scrim (Tarlatan) - Brown parcel tape - Gloves - Rags

Intaglio Printmaker
Materials can be conveniently purchased within a 5 minute walk of Art Academy Print, including tools, metal plates, inks, papers, lino and wood.
Address: 9 Playhouse Court, 62 Southwark Bridge Road, London SE1
Intaglio Printmaker opening times: Monday to Friday, 10-6pm, Saturday 10-4pm