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Introduction to Lithography


2 Consecutive Saturdays

On Sat 4 October and Sat 11 October, running on two consecutive Saturdays, this course introduces the two main lithography processes used in the studio. The first day focuses on plate lithography, and the second on stone lithography. Each process is explored through hands-on practice where participants learn the practical skills involved in making lithographs.

Find out what unique qualities each process has to offer, gain an understanding of how to approach working with each material, and how you can combine the two processes. Paper size (& maximum image size) on the course is approximately 26 x 36.5cm

Alastair Clark

Specialising in stone and plate lithography, Alastair has over 30 years' of teaching experience at Edinburgh Printmakers, and previously at Edinburgh College of Art.

As Head of Editions at Edinburgh Printmakers, he works on print projects as a collaborative expert printmaker with invited artists, producing print editions for the organisation's publishing programme that are exhibited and sold all over the world.

Alastair has exhibited widely in the UK and abroad, and was elected as a professional member of the SSA in 1997. Recent solo exhibitioned include Dark Matters at Edinburgh Printmakers exploring themes inspired by astronomy, while Skylights drew inspiration from the Northern Lights. Recent series of prints include Eutopians which responded to Brexit, and the ongoing series An Island Time explored climate change.

Booking over a month in advance? Use our Early Bird tickets for 15% off! This course also entitles you to a FREE 3-month Associate Membership to use in the studio and consolidate your skills. Depending on your previous experience, some further learning may be required before you are fully confident in either of these processes to use the studio independantly.

Find out more about stone lithography on our YouTube channel here.

Course Times 10am-5.30pm

Tutor Alastair Clark

Suitability This workshop is open to both experienced practitioners and beginners

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    • 4 October 2025
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