Adult Classes

In this workshop series, you'll get to explore the printmaking technique of Collagraph and print your hand-build plates with an etching press.  Collagraph printmaking starts from a base layer that you can carve, embellish, scratch and glue to create wonderful textures.  Anything relatively soft and thin can become part of a collagraph plate - pressed plants, feathers, fabrics, and torn papers are some examples. These textures and shapes are then inked by hand and printed under pressure to reveal your image.  The 3 session class will explore single color collagraphs and ways to add in additional color layers. This technique is great for both abstract ideas as well as compositional image ideas.  No prior printmaking or drawing experience required.  Come ready to have some fun and learn how to use a hand-cranked etching press./p>

Participants are welcome to bring any small objects that create interesting patterns such as dried plants, laces and other fabrics, feathers, stencils etc to use throughout the class.  The instructor will also bring a selection of materials for class use. $20 cash material fee payable to the instructor.