PRINTMAKING WORKSHOPS

ELP COLLAGRAPH WORKSHOPS IN 2022

​I am running a further collagraph workshop at ELP  in the beautiful  studio by the canal in 2022.  However in addition to my usual collagraph workshops I also intend to run a workshop making use of recycled packaging and hope to run a 2 day workshop for intermediates in September  2022.  Watch this space - it is still in the planning stages.. 

Please note that workshop numbers are back up to 8 people per session.  A social distanced workshop was run very successfully April and  in October 2021.   The following workshops will be running next year.   
Dates as follows in spring and autumn.. 
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Daytime Workshop: Wednesday 13, 20 and 27 April     Time:   10am - 4.30pm   2022
                                       Wednesday 5, 12 and 19 October 2022

For full information see the ELP website (eastlondonprintmakers.co.uk) or  please click here:
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In this  workshop you will learn how to make a collagraph plate by collaging different textures which will be glued together on a thin board base creating a low relief. The textures include everyday materials such as embossed wallpaper, netting and coffee grains etc  and the plate can also be cut away using a knife. The plate is then varnished  to seal the materials. Inking the plate uses scrim, brushes and rollers for different effects and to build up colour on the various levels before running it through the press. There should be an opportunity to experiment with applications of carborundum, masking techniques and the use of chine collé to add colour and depth to your prints. 

This workshop is suitable for beginners and those with experience who want to further develop their skills printing collagraphs.  The course will include:

            Making the collagraph plates
            Printing the plates using scrim, brushes and rollers in several colours.
            Application of Japanese paper; using chine collé
            Experimentation  and completing the work


TESTIMONY FROM PAST STUDENT (October 2015)

"I am so glad I found this class.
The teaching was great- very friendly but businesslike - the perfect balance between teacher demonstration and student practice.
Amanda is a very accomplished printmaker and made sure we had everything to hand to do what we needed.
In five classes, thanks to her we progressed from knowing absolutely nothing to doing some presentable work and feeling we had absorbed enough to resume work and explore collagraphs on our own. Her printouts will stand us in good stead.
I highly recommend both her class
and the facility at ELP"

Best wishes, 
Mark

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