This 2 day course will bring together a range of print processes that bring out a more painterly approach to printmaking. You will be creating prints from packaging materials and a specialist cardboard called enviromount board.

This process is often referred to as Collagraph, meaning to create prints in a similar way to making a collage.
The course will start with you creating several printing plates using the tetra packs (milk cartons) and cardboard.

The printing plates often have textural quality because of the collaging of different materials such as carborundum and wallpapers.
You will be using knives etching tools and scissors to cut and make marks on your plates.

These plates will become a basis for you to experiment with colour layering. The course will cover viscosity, specialist inking techniques, embossing and monoprinting.

You will be using the printing presses to print your work in different ways to bring out the variety of depths within your plates,
The course is suitable for beginners and printmakers who want to extend there process.

You will come away with some beautiful individual textural prints with lots of opportunity to play with the techniques.

All materials included.

We limit our course numbers to 6 - in order for you to get the most from our tutors and the facilities.
All the inks are water washable, but will satin your clothes so do be prepared with apron or old clothes

Tutor Christine Felce https://cfelce.co.uk

Terms and Conditions:

Bookings are only confirmed on receipt of the full cost of the course. If full payment is not made, you will not be allowed to start the course. We reserve the right to cancel the course at a weeks notice if there are less than 4 participants booked.

Please note

We will not be liable for any childcare, travel or accommodation fees lost due to cancellation by us.
You will need to bring your own lunch as there are no facilities nearby. Please bring an apron, some basic kit like pencils, pens, your tutor should get in touch before the start of your course to let you know if there is anything specific you need to bring.

Cancellation Policy:

The sum of £50, will be lost If you cancel at short notice (less than 2 weeks before the course start). If your place cannot be filled, no monies will be returned. Please note that it is necessary for tutors to be passed your e-mail address for the purpose of running the workshop, please see our privacy policy. For further information please email us on info@gpchq.co.uk

Extractor fans will be switched on during courses downstairs.

Students on courses run in the downstairs studio will have access to both the upstairs and downstairs toilets.

Students will need to bring lunch with them, teas, coffees will be provided.

Collagraph & Carborundum Printing Weekend Workshop with Christine Felce