Places are offered on a first come, first serve basis, with payment taken onsite.
Our Print Room has limited access and etching involves using hazardous chemicals. The print room environment is not recommended for pregnant or breastfeeding women, those sensitive to chemicals, or with breathing difficulties.
Who is it for
This is an untutored session for The Drawing Year students, alumni, and experienced printmaking students, upon recommendation of a tutor.
What’s provided
A fully equipped intaglio print room is provided for students to work with etching, collograph and monograph.
Plates and paper can be bought at just over the cost-price in the print room. We take card payments only. On average, most students usually spend between £10 - £20 for a 10 week course.
What to bring
You will need to wear apron and old clothes.
Please bring ideas and source material with you.
Required materials include:
Eraser
Nylon sable-type brush, between sizes 2 -6
Optional materials include:
Dry point needle or etching needle
Burnisher
Magnifying glass
Scraper
If you own etching tools, please mark them with tape or coloured paint and bring them along.
Concessions
We offer a range of discounts.
To apply, email admin@royaldrawingschool.org with the required proof. Please wait for confirmation before booking.
Available discounts
NHS Staff: 20% Send a photo of your NHS staff badge.
Full-time Fine Art BA Students: 75% Students on design or applied arts degrees may also be eligible. Send your student ID and proof of enrolment.
Primary and Secondary Art Teachers: 50% Send a letter from your headteacher or head of art department.
Jobseekers: 50% Send a recent DWP or JobCentre Plus letter confirming you receive Jobseeker’s Allowance or Universal Credit (if out of work). Appointment booklets are not accepted.
Disability Benefit Recipients: 50% Send proof that you currently receive this allowance.
Tower Hamlets and Hackney Residents: 25% (Shoreditch courses only) Send a copy of your most recent council tax bill.
Tower Hamlets and Hackney Businesses: 25% (Shoreditch courses only) Send a staff ID, business card or a letter from your line manager.
Over 60s: 10% Send a photo ID as proof of age.
Alumni: Postgraduate Programme or Foundation Year: 50% off short courses Online Drawing Development Year: 50% off online short courses
Before you apply
Documents must be dated within the last 6 months (or 12 months for council tax)
