Intaglio Drypoint & Chine Colle Printmaking

Explore using intaglio methods of drypoint printmaking, with collagraph and chine colle. Intaglio with chine colle can provide stunning, quick way of adding colour and texture to your art work. During this workshop, you will experiment with mark making using intaglio tools to create designs on card plates, and incorporate elements of collagraph to add texture and depth. You will learn how to print your plate using chine colle - a process in which thin coloured paper is sandwiched between an inked up plate and the paper you are printing onto. Who is the course for? This class is suitable for all abilities, including experienced printmakers looking to expand their skill set, and complete beginners. What will you make? Participants will create a series of prints on paper using your plate, developed with intglio dypoint, collagraph, and chine colle. What will I need to bring? All materials and equipment will be provided. You may want to bring some ideas, imagery or reference material to create an image from. Please wear old clothes as printing can get messy. Aprons will be provided. You may want to bring a packed lunch and your own water bottle. Teas, coffees and biscuits are provided. About the tutor Joanna Allen is an artist, printmaker and textile designer based in the High Peak, with a degree in Printed Textiles and a PGCE in Art & Design, both from Manchester Metropolitan University. Joanna is a member of Peak District Artisans. As well as teaching in schools and running art classes, Joanna has been running her friendly collagraph print workshops for over 18 years. About Carousel Print Studio Carousel Print Studio is a not for profit charity based on the ground floor Exchange Place Studios in Castlegate, Sheffield. Carousel provides printmaking workshops and facilities in a bright, warm, accessible and well equipped printmaking studio, with experienced workshop leaders. If you have any questions please contact us at [email protected] Refund policy: All courses are non refundable. If the course is cancelled? In the unlikely event the course is cancelled by Carousel Print Studio, a full refund will be issued, or your booking can be transferred to another course. Privacy notice: By booking onto a course you agree to be added to our mailing list. You can unsubscribe at any time Concessions: concessionary rates are available for those in receipt of benefits, please contact carousel at [email protected]. Members receive 10% off all workshops, contact us to receive your discount code.