Your collagraph roadmap: what we’ll explore together

Welcome to the wonderful world of collagraph printmaking! In this course, I’ll guide you through the process of creating your own beautifully textured collagraph plate inspired by the natural forms and markings found on beach pebbles.

I will show you how I use simple materials, like mat board. These can be transformed into a unique printing surface full of character, depth, and beautiful surprises. I love how these surfaces give us gorgeous organic textures.

You will discover:

• How to construct your collagraph pebbles
  Learn how to shape, layer, and build your pebble-inspired forms using mat board to create interesting textures and raised surfaces.
• The magic of mark-making
  Explore ways to create organic details, patterns, and textures that capture the personality and natural beauty of stones found along the shoreline.
• Inking and printing techniques
  Learn how to apply ink, wipe your plate, and reveal the beautiful tonal variations that make collagraphs so captivating.

By the end of this workshop, you’ll have the confidence to create your own collagraph plates in every shape and size. A whole new set of skills to continue experimenting with texture, layers, and creative possibilities.

I am terribly excited that you are here in my studio to embrace the joy of experimentation, so let’s begin our collagraph adventure together!