Sat 5 & Sun 6 Dec, 11am-5pm
Collagraph is an experimental, painterly printing technique that uses in-expensive materials to allow a very direct, hands-on approach to print-making. The term 'Collagraph' combines the Greek word 'Colla' (glue) and graph (drawing) referencing this process's use of collage-like methods.
Collagraph is a printmaking technique whereby the mountboard printing plate is created using accessible materials and tools to collage, glue, scrape and cut, to make varied textures and marks which hold the ink in different ways. Derived from the Greek words kolla (glue) and graph (to draw), the resulting textured surface is inked and rolled through a press onto paper to produce highly tactile, varied prints.
Day 1
After an introduction and demonstration, participants will create their own collagraph plates using various collaging and drawing techniques, creating a variety of textured plates ready to print the next day. There is also a chance to ink and print some 'cheat collagraphs' as they do not require any drying time!
Day 2
Participants will learn a variety of different inking techniques and see some multi-plate printing, before utilising all they have learnt to print their own plates on our fabulous etching press. You will end the weekend with your plates, a small edition of prints and the knowledge and experience needed to continue this printing process at our studios.
£150 (for 2 sessions, all materials included)
What’s Included?
All materials you will use are included in the cost of the course, but you are welcome to bring along your own if you choose. Our studios are always striving to be more environmentally friendly and use greener printmaking processes and consumables where possible.
Do I need to prepare anything beforehand?
No, but if you’d like to prepare a drawing or reference image to bring with you to use during your workshop you are more than welcome.
Course Structure
Most printmaking day workshops will follow a similar structure to the one below, but your artist-tutor may assess the needs of the class on the day and make small scheduling changes accordingly.
11am – 11:15pm: Introduction to the day, the process and each other
11:15am - 11:30am: health & safety induction
11:30am - 1:30pm: workshop teaching time
1:30pm - 2pm: Lunch break
2pm - 4pm: workshop teaching time
4pm - 5pm: free time for participants to ask questions and produce more prints.