This Art and design video introduces teachers to the fundamentals of printmaking, equipping them with the confidence to explore this hands-on and creative technique with their pupils. It covers an overview of printmaking as a process of transferring ink or paint from one surface to another and explores various methods, including block printing, monoprinting, collagraph, and lino printing.

Teachers will learn how printmaking can enhance pupils’ understanding of line, pattern, tone, texture, and colour, while also providing a fun and adaptable way to develop drawing ideas. The video demonstrates practical techniques suited for primary classrooms, offering step-by-step guidance on materials, processes, and creative experimentation.

This video is part of Kapow Primary’s Art and Design – Teacher Skills series. It ensures teachers feel confident and prepared to introduce printmaking to children, encouraging creativity and hands-on learning through engaging and accessible techniques.

Teachers will find it helpful to view this lesson before teaching these Kapow Primary lessons and units:

https://www.kapowprimary.com/subjects/art-design/key-stage-1/year-1/painting/

https://www.kapowprimary.com/subjects/art-design/lower-key-stage-2/year-4/drawing/lesson-5-power-prints/