World of prints: creating a collection
Weekend art business course
28 October 2023 10am - 5pm29 October 2023 10am - 5pm
Wolfson British Academy Room | Burlington Gardens
£480
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Join artists, experts and printmakers for this two-day art business course – an in-depth introduction to the world of prints, from how they are made to building your own collection.
This weekend gives an inside look at how prints are made; the various forms of prints and printing; and the collaborative processes between artists and their printers. The course includes a private tour of our print displays, archive and print room, and features talks from a number of Royal Academicians, artists and experts. Expert tutors explain the terminology behind prints and will include tips for starting or building a print collection – as well as hanging and presenting your prints.
Participants will have access to the RA Editions programme and the opportunity to invest in work by Royal Academicians, graduates and associates of the Royal Academy Schools.
This weekend course is aimed at both seasoned collectors wishing to broaden their collecting horizons and to those wishing to start an art collection. With specialist information on key trends and developments in the print market, as well as on caring for and displaying prints, the course will above all offer a guide for those wishing to buy, understand and enjoy prints.
Minimum age 18. Please note this course will include some site visits, and as such some walking. If you have any access requirements that you’d like to discuss, please contact public.programmes@royalacademy.org.uk.
A super impressive caliber of speakers, informative and enlightening, professional yet friendly and accessible.
A previous participant on World of Prints weekend
Our courses and classes programme
Our varied programme of short courses and classes provides an opportunity to explore subjects ranging from life drawing to the history of exhibitions and arts management, led by expert tutors and practising artists. These courses introduce traditional art-making processes, as well as perspectives on art history, theory and business.
Give this course as a gift
All of our courses can be purchased as a gift for a friend or family member – giving the gift of education and a remarkable experience. To arrange a personalised Gift Voucher, please contact the Public Programmes Team, by emailing public.programmes@royalacademy.org.uk