Collagraphy Printmaking Workshop

Explore collagraph printmaking through this two-day workshop.



6 hours total (over 2 dates) Location Pilsen Class size 1 to 8 guests   $185

Part One: Saturday, Nov 7, 2:00-5:00pm
Part Two: Sunday, Nov 8, 2:00-5:00pm
Anna Wagner is a self-described craftsperson interested in antiquated and lesser-known methods and techniques. One such technique is collagraphy, a versatile printmaking process that combines elements of collage, relief, and impasto painting to create rich, dimensional prints.
Anna recently used this process to produce her largest print to date: a three-panel 8.5 by 12-foot print depicting a bison! Using gesso, modeling paste, crumpled newsprint, and wood glue on mat board, she created an image with juxtaposed textures that was then inked and run through a press. Other works probe the animal kingdom—both real and fantastical—for symbolic protagonists that evoke allegories of transformation, death, desire, and transcendence.
In this two-session workshop, participants will explore collagraphy through a range of non-toxic additive and reductive techniques.
The first session will look to Anna's practice as a departure point for exploring collagraph printing. Participants will then construct their own series of richly textured printing plates using everyday materials such as sand, fabric, and cardboard. The second session will focus on inking and printing. Through demonstrations and guided practice, participants will experiment with several approaches to inking and printing their plates.
What you'll get
Students will leave with a small variable edition of original prints and the know-how to continue exploring this versatile printmaking process.
Session repeats

After the first session, the next session is: Sunday, Nov. 8, 2:00-5:00pm.

Location

Campfire Printing Press - 2415 West 19th Street, Chicago, Illinois 60608

One block from Pink Line Western station; Street parking is typically freely available. Campfire is on the second floor, accessible by one flight of stairs. Alternatively, the studio may be accessed by a side door with 5 stairs that lead to an elevator.

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Campfire Printing Press is a co-working art studio centered around printmaking processes in the Heart of Chicago neighborhood.
We provide a welcoming environment for professional artists and the art-curious public to explore new processes, hone skills, and bring artistic ideas to life.
With offerings ranging from exploratory workshops to facilitated and independent studio sessions to onsite private studios, Campfire Printing Press’ innovative shared studio model allows anyone, even those new to printmaking, to develop projects of any scale with the guidance of seasoned printers.

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