Printing Techniques using recycled objects
1 day course
17 May, 13 August 2025
10am to 4pm
£95 including all materials
On this course you will combine the techniques of Gelli plate, collagraph and intaglio printing using recycling and found objects.
Working with Gelli plate and an assortment of recycled objects, you will first create your own patterned and textured chine-collé on tissue paper. Use a variety of tools to incise, cut, score and shape your recycled Tetra Pak® plate (juice cartons etc). Using the intaglio process, combine your own chine-collé and your print matrix to develop a series of unique prints.
This creative printing process is an exciting way to more sustainable printing.
Course structure
• Explanation of the process and looking at examples.
• Use Gelli plate to experiment with colour and textures
• Learn how to create chine-collé
• Use a variety of tools to create additional images onto Tetra Pak
• Prepare your paper and explore inking/wiping techniques
• Print using an etching press
Pre-course information
Although it is not necessary to bring anything, feel free to come with your own clean, recycled objects suitable to use with Gelli plate, especially those with interesting textures or unusual surfaces.
Experience level
Suitable for beginners and anyone interested in using recycled objects and combined print processes in a creative way.
Maximum 8 places
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For all courses except CPSC Certificate course
Full payment of the course fee is required when booking a place. A reserved place is not secure until full payment has been received.
If for any reason you are unable to attend, we will refund monies paid minus a £20 admin fee, as long as you cancel your place more than 1 month before the course start date.
For CPSC Certificate course
Payment for Term 1 is required when booking a place. A reserved place is not secure until this payment has been received. Payments for Terms 2 & 3 will be due at the end of the previous term. Payments for Terms 2 & 3 will be due before the first day of each term.
If for any reason prior to the commencement of the course you are unable to attend, we will refund monies paid minus a £20.00 admin fee, as long as you cancel your place more than 1 month before the course start date. Once you start the course on Term 1 you have committed to all 3 terms. Course transfers are at the discretion of Curwen Print Study Centre.
There is an option to book your place for £100 deposit. If you choose this option your place is secured. The balance of term 1 will be due 20 working days before the start of the course. If you cancel more than 20 working days before the course start date, we will refund monies paid minus a £20 admin fee. If your place is not cancelled during this timescale, and the balance is not paid then the deposit is non refundable. All other Terms & Conditions remain the same.
Curwen Print Study Centre reserves the right to cancel courses – a full refund will be made in these circumstances.
