The Nitty-Gritty of Collagraph Printing
Instructor - Morgan Melenka
1 Day Workshop
April 21, 2024
10:00am - 4:00 pm
Collagraph is a collage-based printing technique which encourages participants to make soft textural images. This process is loose and responsive. In our workshop we will employ both dry and wet techniques to create imagery through textures. We will learn how to make collagraph imagery on plates, and how to ink, wipe, and print our collagraphs.
No experience required!
The instructor will cover:
- Operating an etching press
- The basics of how textured materials create tone
- How to approach atmospheric imagery employing sandpaper, cutting, glue, vinyl, tape and fabric
- How to ink plates with oil-based inks
- How to print plates with an etching pressInstructor Bio
Morgan Melenka is a visual artist based in Mohkinstsis (Calgary). She uses architectural forms and materials to engage with history and place, employing sculpture, installation and printmaking. She teaches visual art and is a scenic painter for film and television. She teaches printmaking at AU Arts and has taught at the University of Calgary, University of Alberta and NSCAD University.
$140.00 Supplies included, prices not subject to GST
Class limited to 6 Participants
Participant Experience Level: Beginner/Intermidiate/Advanced
About Alberta Printmakers:
Operating in Calgary/Mohkinstsis, A/P cultivates an inclusive and collaborative environment to learn about printmaking, to create printed works, and to pursue exciting artistic opportunities.
To learn more, please visit: www.albertaprintmakers.com | @abprintmakers