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Collagraph is a very versatile and creative technique for making prints from a collaged plate. You will use an etching press to make your prints.
The plates are built on a card surface by both sticking and carving. During the day you will gain experience in how to construct plates by gluing textured papers and other materials to the base as well as cutting and carving into it to make a range of marks and effects when printed.
You will also learn about Chine collé. This is a method of introducing colour or graphic elements to your print using light weight papers as part of the printmaking process.
You will leave with a small collection of samples and prints.
On this course the tutor will supply some of the materials including shellac, some textured papers, some Chine collé papers, some printing inks and wiping compound, and good quality paper to print on.
The College will supply some of the materials including newsprint, blotting paper, adhesive, cleaning solvent, rags and scrim to share amongst the group.
Please wear appropriate clothing/aprons for the workshop or studio, this includes stout covered footwear (no sandals or open toes).
Daily Timetable
Course teaching 11am–5.15pm
Students arrive 10.30am-11am (coffee optional)
Morning teaching 11am-1pm
Lunch break between 1pm-2pm (lunch is not included)
Afternoon teaching 2pm-5.15pm (15 minute break, 3.30pm–3.45pm)
Teaching finishes 5.15pm
Short courses are open to anyone aged 18 and over. The course fee covers tuition and materials where stated. You will need to bring all other items listed under the ‘Materials to bring’ section.
Coffee and tea are included in the course fee, but you will need to bring lunch with you to eat in the refreshments room. There are also plenty of other local venues to purchase food.
If you have any specific access needs, we will need to know about your access requirements in advance. Please tell us about your needs in confidence by emailing: [email protected] This venue has steps to the front reception, with limited access via a side gate to the ground floor. There is a small lift to higher floors or stairs.
Short course students are required to sign a safety compliance form as part of West Dean Health and Safety regulations.
Please refer to our terms & conditions below.
The information given is accurate at the time of publication. However, West Dean College reserves the right to cancel or amend courses if circumstances require.
Joanna tutors with a focus on surface qualities and 2 dimensional design. She trained initially in Printed Textile Design at Manchester and then in Ceramics at The Royal College of Art. She has 30 years of teaching experience in colleges, universities, schools, museums and galleries. Joanna is a long standing member of Contemporary Applied Arts.
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