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Susan Yeates, Artist/Collograph and Found Object Printing - Simple Printmaking Techniques for Beginners
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  • £25

Collograph and Found Object Printing - Simple Printmaking Techniques for Beginners

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  • 13 Lessons

This online course shows you how to create simple collograph and found object prints from the comfort of your own home. Collograph (collage prints) are simple relief prints created from printing from a collage block. The course will explain the tools and materials you need, how to make a block, how to ink and finally how to print. There is no need for a press and you can start at any time of year.
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Printing from collage...

Join Susan Yeates, an experienced tutor from Magenta Sky, for this online course that shows you how to create collograph (collage) and found object prints.

This course is aimed at complete beginners or those who have tried other forms of printing such as linocut and woodcut and wish to expand their knowledge. 

It provides a simple step-by-step guide to producing prints from found objects and basic collage. 

The course explain about the tools and materials you need, how to prepare a block, how to ink it up and finally how to print.

What is collograph?

Collograph is a simple and very effective form of printmaking that is created by using various types of collage as the plate that you then take a print from. 

The collage is created by sticking items onto or cutting into a cardboard printing plate that is then sealed, inked and printed. It is a very flexible relief technique that is good for beginners, but can become very advanced if you develop it further and perhaps think about working with a press for picking out fine details and capturing deeper areas of the printing plate.

Contents

Lessons

Introduction
Module 1 - What is Collograph?
Preview
Module 2 - Drawing with String
2.2 Drawing With String Demo
Module 3 - Glue Drawing
Module 4 - Collage Block
4.2 Printing the Relief Method
4.3 Printing the Intaglio Method
Module 5 - Found Object Printing
Module 6 - Example Works and Projects
6.2 Projects
Reading List and Thank you
What’s Next?

Who is this course for?

This online course is aimed at:
  • beginners to collograph and printmaking in general
  • those who have mastered other printmaking techniques and want to try something else
  • anyone who attended a short workshop and wants a more in-depth learning experience
  • art students studying a generic fine art course, or artists looking to experiment with new techniques and bring collage printing into their work
  • great if you want to make hand printed cards and gifts to give to friends and family
  • anyone looking to find out more about printing from collage and found objects!
We accept students from all across the world, and as long as you have access to the internet, you can study whenever you want and wherever you want. We have no entry requirements and do not ask that you start at a particular time of the year – start when you want to!

Hi there, I’m Susan

Sketchbook mentor, art shop raider and pencil hoarder

When I’m not teaching, running my pottery cafe in Woking, writing books about sketching, or talking about all things creative, I’m busy being a mama to my very strong-willed daughter, dancing Salsa, practicing yoga, or sewing my own (often lovely, occasionally terrible) clothes. 

So, believe me when I say I get it - life’s full-on busy! It’s why my own creativity has fluctuated over the years. And it’s what inspired me to create this space for you. So that amid life's beautiful, messy chaos, your sketchbook practice remains as easy, accessible, and constant as possible. 

Let’s keep it simple. Let’s just sketch for the love of sketching, shall we? 
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Frequently asked questions

You’ve got questions. We’ve got answers.

How long do I have access to the course?

Forever! Once you've enrolled and paid, you'll have access to the course material for as long as you need. So devour it all in one weekend or take things slow. It's your choice!

What if I'm unhappy with my purchase?

Well, I would be sad. But if you're really unhappy with the course, just email me within 14 days to get a full refund.

I still have a question, how can I contact you?

I'd be happy to answer any questions you might have. Send me an email at hello@susanyeates.co.uk

Do you teach courses in further printmaking techniques?

Yes wI do! I have a range of online courses in other techniques such as woodcut, monoprinting and linocut.