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In this class, you will explore collagraph and drypoint techniques, using both together to achieve complex, textured images. You will make a traditional varnished cardboard collagraph plate and a more experimental version using another base, exploring surface and texture using found materials such as fabrics, textured papers, tape & moulding paste. You will print your collagraphs using both relief and intaglio techniques, can rework the blocks to develop your images incorporating further drypoint lines and marks. In a series of exciting proofs you will explore the possibilities of these two enviromentally friendly and cheap and accessible printmaking mediums.

Tutor: Michelle Avison All materials included. You will work at 30 x 20 cm. On this course you will make collagraph plates on acrylic sheets, thinking about how to make the most of different marks and the layers of colour possible by overprinting and by inking a la poupee. You will make marks with sandpaper, carborundum and acrylic paints, glue and mediums. The current studio exhibition by James Anderson will provide inspiration and you will look at artists Hughie O'Donahue, Gillian Ayres and Howard Hodgkin also.