Part One: Sunday, August 9, 2:00-5:00pm
Part Two: Wednesday, August 12, 5:30-8:30pm
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.
Students will leave with a small variable edition of original prints and the know-how to continue exploring this versatile printmaking process.
Part One: Sunday, August 9, 2:00-5:00pm
Part Two: Wednesday, August 12, 5:30-8:30pm
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.
Students will leave with a small variable edition of original prints and the know-how to continue exploring this versatile printmaking process.
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