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During this two day workshop you will ...
Learn from a versatile and award winning printmaker and curator how to make subtle and complex prints using simple and inexpensive materials, and you will discover how to make collagraph prints and embossed works using cardboard. Also covered will be techniques such as Chine-collé and colour roll. Before the workshop Kay will advise participants on design ideas suitable for collagraph. This workshop is suitable for beginners and those wanting to revise and extend their collagraph techniques. |
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Tutor: Kay Watanabe
Kay is a Brisbane-based visual artist and an Impress member. She works mainly in the field of printmaking and exhibits extensively in Australia as well as internationally. Kay teaches various printmaking techniques in Brisbane and beyond, participates in events and festivals, and curates exhibitions for other artists and organisations. See Kay's Website and Instagram and Facebook. In 2017, Kay received 3rd Place in the New York International Miniature Print Exhibition. |
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Dates:
Dates: August 8 and 9 2020 Code: KWCOMAR20
November 14 & 15 2020 Code: KWCONOV20
Time: 10am to 4pm
Cost: $280 / members $260
Material Cost: $25
Maximum number of participants: 10
Location
Dates: August 8 and 9 2020 Code: KWCOMAR20
November 14 & 15 2020 Code: KWCONOV20
Time: 10am to 4pm
Cost: $280 / members $260
Material Cost: $25
Maximum number of participants: 10
Location
Workshop Schedule
Day One
Participants will have the opportunity to:
Day One
- An introduction using examples will foster an understanding of collagraph prints and their possibilities.
- Participants will create collagraph plates by gluing pieces of paper and other materials on cardboard and/or by scraping the surface of the cardboard.
- Embossed works made from cardboard plates will also be made.
- The plates will be varnished and allowed to dry ready for the next day.
Participants will have the opportunity to:
- Prepare paper for printing
- Ink up the collagraph plates for both relief and intaglio prints
- Apply Chine collé and colour roll
- Print on high quality printmaking paper
Materials & Tools Supplied by Impress
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Plate Making
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What You Need To Bring
- Lunch
Tea and coffee are provided but you need to bring some morning tea and lunch. Workshop participants often choose to eat lunch together in the kitchen. Alternatively, the hotel next door has a good lunch menu. There is also a fish and chip shop down the road. - Basic stationery such as pens and pencils
- Scissors
- Old toothbrush
- Rubber gloves
Safety
Participants are strongly advised to wear closed in shoes, suitable clothing or apron that you do not mind getting ink on. Tie long hair back, wear goggles, masks where appropriate and follow all instructions given by your tutor during the workshop.
Participants are strongly advised to wear closed in shoes, suitable clothing or apron that you do not mind getting ink on. Tie long hair back, wear goggles, masks where appropriate and follow all instructions given by your tutor during the workshop.