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Introduction to Intaglio Printmaking: Collagraphy - Short Course
Short course
In London ()
Description
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Type
Short course
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Level
Beginner
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Duration
10 Weeks
This course, designed for beginners, serves to provide a solid introduction to intaglio printmaking through the collagraph technique. You'll establish core skills key to intaglio printmaking and, through demonstrations, guidance and practice, learn to confidently explore your ideas and imagery to create a body of collagraph print works.
About this course
By the end of the course, you'll:
be informed about a range of intaglio/collagraph printmaking processes
demonstrate the acquisition of basic skills necessary to control and develop imagery through the various stages of collagraph print production
demonstrate the development of a critical awareness of your own practice
be familiar with good studio practice together with an understanding of all relevant health and safety considerations
This course is suitable for beginners.
The center will contact you once you have sent your information through the form.
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Subjects
- Techniques
- Wiping
- Collagraph
- Printing
- Printmaking
- Intaglio
- Black and white
- Handling paper
- PVA glue
- Multiple plate
Teachers and trainers (1)
Damian Grist
Tutor
Course programme
The course will include:
- an introduction to intaglio printmaking, as students work with all aspects of collagraph technique, making plates and learning how to print them individually and as multi-plate prints, in black and white, and colour
- a historical survey of collagraph prints from The Cass archive (examples for discussion) – characteristics of collagraph prints and process
- making the plate, use of knives and cutting tools, texture and materials, PVA glue and types of modelling paste as well as preparing the plate for printing
- handling paper and ink, wiping techniques, preparing the paper, readying the press and taking a print
- colour inks, mixing ink, further wiping techniques, plate tone, dolly method, card, paper choice and preparation, registration methods and multiple plate work
- health and safety issues in the workshop
Introduction to Intaglio Printmaking: Collagraphy - Short Course
