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Join Kristiina Sandoe to explore the beautiful textures and wide variety of marks and tone that can be achieved with collagraph, using a hybrid of relief and etching techniques. Kristiina is a master of collagraph techniques, managing to conjure the most atmospheric landscapes from humble materials and control the medium to render very fine figurative detail.

Artists from Picasso to Hockney have used collagraph to great effect, it’s good fun and a simple process to get started with. Textured, printable surfaces are built up with raised collages, then the plate printed using the etching press, leaving an impression on damp paper as it is forced into every crevice.

The one day collagraph course is suitable for beginners and those wishing to refresh their skills. For those who want to continue with advanced techniques, we can arrange an additional day. 

People who have taken this course and learned how to use the etching press can return to use it during our print studio’s open access sessions.

Collagraph – One Day Course includes:

Beginning with a look at examples of collagraph prints and plates. You’ll create a test plate by gluing materials to a base board, trying out pva glue, string, tape, wool, lace, tissue, paper, cardboard or sand  – in fact anything with an interesting texture, then varnish it to receive and withstand ink.

Once dry, you’ll apply ink to your collagraph plate for proofing and discuss differences in papers and how they are prepared by soaking.

Moving on to a second plate, you’ll be able to build a more complex block, applying what you have learnt from the tests, and reflecting on the textures and results discovered by the group.

Collagraph – Optional Day Two:

A further day course can be arranged with Kristiina for those wishing to extend their learning. This day focuses on inking up with localised colours and further developing plates to explore the range of textures and effects possible. With soft and hard rollers, ink can be applied on some areas of the plate in a top layer, without reaching the deepest sections.

Chine collé can be added to bring another dimension to the prints. This technique involves gluing thin paper or tissue onto the work during the printing process and is a great partner for collagraph as you can print the fine details of a plate and introduce another layer effect.

Booking

To book a course, please:

• pay online with cards / Paypal (click on a date at the top of this page)
• or pay by cash or cards in person at Intra Arts
• or request an invoice for payment by bank transfer

Apologies – we are unable to take card payments over the phone.
If you have any questions about the course or payment, please call or send us an email.

Artwork and what to bring

After booking you will be sent details of things it would be useful for you to bring. If you don’t have any of your own designs in mind to work from, you could pick something from the studio’s design library with hundreds of illustrated and vintage books to give you inspiration. We will supply everything you need for the day’s class, but you may prefer to bring your own apron.

Cancellations

Please give us as much notice as possible if you are not able to come to a course that you have booked. If you cancel with seven or more days notice, we will reschedule or refund your booking. For cancellations less than seven days before the workshop date – we may be able to offer you a discount on a future booking if we can fill your place, but please note that we have to cover space, preparation and tutor costs and if you cancel at the last minute we still have to pay for these.