Tetra Etcetera
Recycle, repurpose, recreate!
A self-paced course that will enable you to learn how to use Tetra Pak®, cardboard boxes and other boxes to create fabulous intaglio prints.
About this course
Designed for the complete beginner or anyone wanting to learn a new approach to intaglio printmaking! This course will show you how to create original prints from start to finish by using easily accessible and recycled materials such as Tetra Pak®, cardboard boxes and other boxes. Learn to engrave, incise and texturise your plates, and then ink and print with them. I will also teach you how to add colour with monotype techniques. You can read my blog post about my journey into the world of boxes here.
It’s the perfect partner to my Level 1 scheduled course Discover Collagraphy, and as preparation course to take before heading to Part 2 of COMPLETE CREATIVE COLLAGRAPHY
You have the opportunity to share your work and interact with other students on the specialist course platform (not Facebook).
Please note: You will need access to a rolling action press. I use CRAFT DIE PRESSES they retail from £70 and can be bought even cheaper on eBay. To find out more, and see video of them in action click here.
Includes 38 videos and 6hrs tuition
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£95
“Thoroughly recommend Sally’s workshops. They are so well thought out and Sally communicates so clearly. I have been painting for years but doing Sally’s courses are such an inspiration and I am learning so much.” Meg
What will I need?
Whilst its possible to get a print with the back of a spoon, to get the most out of the course I recommend you use a press. This can be a regular etching press or a craft die cutting machine. I will also be showing how you can use a pasta machine. This is possible as the box plates we make are thin enough to squeeze through!
CRAFT DIE CUTTING PRESS: I use a Sizzix Big Shot Plus and an Xcut Xpress. If you use either of those you can use the A4 bed it comes with, but if you want a longer print you will need to adapt it by using a longer bed. The Sizzix also needs hardboard or mountcard to pack the bed up to reach the roller for pressure. Click here for a video 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!
Find out more about me here.
Course FAQs
WHEN DOES THIS COURSE START?
As a Level 1 course it can be started as soon as you sign up. On enrollment, you will be provided with access to all content immediately. You can work through the classes at your own pace.
IS THERE TUTOR INTERACTION?
The course content is very comprehensive so you shouldn’t need any help but you can always email me at sally@sallyhirst.co.uk if you have a question.
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 lives.
HOW LONG WILL IT TAKE?
I cover a lot of ground and this one is 3 hours of video content. But it is broken down into bit-size chunks, perfect for busy lives. The classes also come with lifetime access.
WHAT IS THE FORMAT?
The classes in this course are delivered in video format via the online platform Ruzuku. There is also additional written content in the form of downloadable PDF’s
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 CLASSES?
The classes on this course are Level 1 and are suitable for anyone who has an interest in creating, beginners and more advanced artists alike
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! There is a supplies list for each workshops but many students find it helpful to watch the Level 1 course. through first and then decide on their supplies choices. For Collagraphy courses you will need a press.
IS THERE AN ONLINE COMMUNITY?
Yes, all class participants have the option of joining the Level 1 Gallery which is on the Ruzuku site. There you can share your work if you wish to do so and see the work by other students. The Gallery is divided into sections for each Level 1 course so you can take a look and see what else is going on! There is no tutor interaction on level 1 workshops but I pop in approx. 1-2 times per week. You will also receive support from your fellow artists.
DO YOU OFFER REFUNDS?
I do not offer refunds for self-paced courses 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 at sally@sallyhirst.co.uk. You can find my full Terms & Conditions here.