Discover Collagraphy…LIVE!
Discover Collagraphy
Creative printmaking with a craft press or etching press
A short scheduled course delivered via ZOOM that will enable you to learn how to create, ink and print Collagraph plates.
About this course
What do you get?
- TWO WEEK scheduled course.
- THREE 1+ hr Zoom lessons: start, middle, and end of the two weeks (see dates below)
- Access to BONUS videos
- DAILY tutor support on the teaching platform for the duration of the course
- Opportunity to share your work and chat with fellow students.
- Lifetime access
- FREE enrolment on my Print & paper Forum for continued community support
What does it cover?
- Setting up your press
- Inking and wiping a plate
- Building plates with papers
- Building plates with acrylic mediums and gels
- Carborundum
- Drypoint
- Tetrapak
- Chine Collee
- Cutting up and combining plates
- Masking
- Registration
I will show you how to create a series of original prints from start to finish by creating four types of plate using easily accessible materials.
Who is it aimed at?
It is designed for the complete beginner or anyone wanting a refresher. This course is the perfect preparation course to take before going on to Part 2 of my COMPLETE CREATIVE COLLAGRAPHY
Please note: you will need a press to do this course, either an etching press or a die cutting machine.
On enrolment you will receive access to videos to help you gather your supplies and set up your workspace. During the LIVE lessons I will show you how to set up your press and create a series of plates using papers, fabric and acrylic media. You will also learn how to create reductive plates and dry point techniques. You will not be making during the lessons, just watching and asking questions. Each Zoom lesson will include demonstrations and Q&A, and all Zoom lessons will be recorded.
At the end of the course you will have LIFETIME access the course content and recordings, plus you will be invited to join my Print & Paper Forum where you can continue to get support from myself and other members.
Course cost: £195
MAY COURSE DATES:
GROUP A. FRIDAYS 5pm (BST) 10th, 17th and 24th MAY
GROUP B. SATURDAYS 10 am (BST) 11th, 18th and 25th MAY
There will be TWO groups with a maximum of 20 students in each group. When you enrol choose the group that best suits your time zone! You cannot mix and match.
On enrolment you will get access to a webpage with useful information to help you prepare for the course.
On the 4th MAY you will get access to the course platform where you will find some videos to watch and other useful information.
Group A
GROUP A: FRIDAYS @ 5pm UK (BST)
Group B
GROUP B: SATURDAYS @ 10am UK (BST)
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“Thank you, Sally. So appreciated your clear, measured delivery; your enthusiasm and encouragement; your dedication to those on the course and your vast experience and knowledge. The lessons I will take and mull over for a lot more time yet!” RB
What will I need?
You will need a press to do this course. This can be a regular etching press or a craft die cutting machine.
CRAFT DIE CUTTING PRESS: Click here for more information about these presses.
Why choose me to teach you?
I am a highly qualified and experienced tutor…but more than that I can teach, teach well and I love it! As a leading authority in Collagraphy printmaking and have been featured in a number of books and articles. I hope this will be one of many workshops you take with me, all we be exciting, thought provoking and packed with information. I am known for my endless curiosity and hope that “What if….?” becomes your mantra too!
Course FAQs
WHEN DOES THIS COURSE START?
This course will be scheduled to run over 7 days and includes 3 live zoom lessons.
IS THERE TUTOR INTERACTION
As well as the zoom meetings I will be on the course forum DAILY to answer questions.
CAN I PAY IN ANY CURRENCY?
Of course! The payment is set in GDP as I am in the UK but when you pay it will convert to your own currency.
Payments are made via Stripe, a safe and secure payment platform, using a debit or credit card.
HOW DO I ACCESS THE COURSE?
You will be asked to register on the teaching platform Ruzuku. That is where the course content lives.
HOW LONG WILL IT TAKE?
The course is based on a three day workshop. In addition to attending the lessons expect to spend 10 – 15 hrs creating plates and prints.
WHAT IS THE FORMAT?
The classes are delivered via the online platform Ruzuku.
WHAT INTERNET CONNECTION WILL I NEED?
To get the most out of the class you need to have a high speed internet connection and newer computer or mobile device that is equipped to stream video off of the internet.
WHAT LEVEL ARE THE COURSES?
These classes on this course are suitable for beginners or anyone who has an interest in learning more.
DO I NEED ALL OF THE SUPPLIES?
No, I encourage you to work with what you have and adapt the classes to suit your needs. I am all for mixing things up and experimenting with materials! But you will need a press.
IS THERE AN ONLINE COMMUNITY?
Yes, you can share your work if you wish to do so and see the work by other students on an online forum.
DO YOU OFFER REFUNDS?
I do not offer refunds as the course descriptions give a very full account of the content, but in the unlikely event you have booked a course that is not right for you let me know BEFORE you start accessing the content. please email to discuss it at sally@sallyhirst.co.uk. You can find my full Terms & Conditions here.