Winter School 2026 Printmaking COLLAGRAPH

The collage is a twentieth century phenomenon that has greatly altered all the pictorial arts- painting, printmaking, textiles, film, graphic design and illustration. The word collagraph is used to describe the printed result of a variety of materials glued together on a base and printed relief or intaglio. The derivation of the word stems from the Greek term colla, meaning glue, and from the English word graphic, pertaining to printed matter. The collagraph is mainly an additive method whereby the printing surface is built up by gluing various textured materials and objects to a support. The quality of the print relies on the tones and contrasts set up by the various textures of the materials used. 

Various textured materials are arranged to form an image/design and glued to the support (which needs to be a thin, strong material like mountboard) with glue. The range of surface materials you can use is limitless as long as they are not thick. Succulent plants are not suitable. Also take care not to use metal or anything sharp that might damage the blanket of the press. NB-The higher the surface areas are raised, the more difficult it becomes to wipe up the collagraph. 

All materials will be supplied but textured media is requested.

Materials to supplied

1 x Mount Board 23 X 25
3 x 220 gsm Fabriano Rosapina Bianca- pieces of 33 X 35
2 X A2 Newsprint; 
Disposable Rubber Gloves
Adhesives
Turpentine 
Black Ink and Black Oil Paint 
Sprayglue and Heavy Duty Tin foil

Requirements

• 1 Image as a source idea

• Materials for the plate:  Flat textured media; nothing metallic or sharp; nothing soft or fresh organic; lace; fabric; dried plants
  Protective clothing,

Lecturer
Eunice Geustyn

Duration of course- 6 Hours
Saturday 9:00 am to 3:30 pm (with 30 minutes for lunch)

Class Numbers- Limited to 6 Students

Cost: R1 500.00

ABOUT THE LECTURER
Eunice Geustyn is a master printmaker with extensive experience with tertiary students and publishing for renowned artists. Her own work is featured in notable collections and Eunice holds a Masters in Fine Art Degree.

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