school groups

Tutor: Penny Brewill                                      dates by arrangement                                   £25.00 per student with at least 8 participants

One day courses 10.00 PM - 4.00 PM

This programme is specifically designed for 'AS' and 'A' Level students. Participating schools can choose between Collograph and drypoint techniques. Materials and directions for their use are distributed prior to the visit so that plates can be prepared. The day is an opportunity to learn the basics of printing and then extend that technical 'know-how' into artistic expression though the use of colour and chine colle. The day's activities encourage analysis, critical thinking and image development.

 

 

 

the techniques

 

Schools can choose from two techniques:

Drypoint is an intaglio process in which the incised lines of the metal or Perspex plate are scratched directly, using a very sharp needle instead of by etching in acid. Very often, these scratches leave an ink-holding burr, giving drypoint prints their unique line quality. Seacourt has identified a robust yet flexible plastic called Axpet for drypoint which has a responsive surface giving sensitive mark-making potential.

A collagraph is the printed result of a collage, where a variety of materials are glued onto a thin base and printed as a combination relief/intaglio plate. Card is usually used for the base, the surface layers of which can be peeled to obtain a rough surface which holds the ink