Carborundum Collagraph

Learn this versatile tonal printmaking technique. Develop your printmaking skills or dive in as a complete beginner. Led by experienced printmaker Sarah Godfrey. Ideal for anyone with an interest, no prior printmaking or art experience is necessary.

Carborundum is a grit which can either be mixed with glue and painted onto the surface of the printmaking plate, or sprinkled directly onto the glued surface. Carborundum can be either fine, medium or rough, meaning the possibilities for texture and tone are endless.

The carborundum creates a texture on the plate which holds the ink that can be printed from. The process can create strong contrasts as well as subtle textures.

Participants will produce a series of experimental prints on paper to take home.

All materials and equipment will be provided.

You may want to bring some ideas for compositions incorporating strong tones but this is not compulsory.

Please wear old clothes as printing can get messy. No sandals, heels or open toed shoes. Aprons will be provided.

You may want to bring a packed lunch. Teas, coffee, water and biscuits are provided.

Carousel Print Studio is a not for profit charity based on the ground floor of Exchange Place Studios in Castlegate, Sheffield. Carousel provides educational workshops in printmaking and opportunities for creatives in Sheffield, in a bright, warm, accessible and well equipped printmaking studio.

Carousel is located on the ground floor just to the left of reception. The doors are widened for ease of access and there is an accessible toilet. If you have any questions regarding access needs please do contact us at [email protected]

Sarah has always had a very spontaneous and intuitive approach when making her artwork, enjoying using as many different methods of mark making within one image as she can.

Having trained as an Illustrator it is not surprising this has influenced her style of image making, she creates sophisticated, over the top images, purely imaginative and fantastical. Sarah has a strong and contagious passion for printmaking, having worked at many printmaking workshops, colleges, schools and organisations. She strongly believes ‘Art is for all’ , and is a very enthusiastic and encouraging tutor with people of all ages and abilities.

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Refund policy - All courses are non refundable

If the course is cancelled? - In the unlikely event the course is cancelled by Carousel Print Studio, a full refund will be issued.

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Event Venue & Nearby Stays

Carousel Print Studio, Exchange Place Studios, Exchange Street, Sheffield City Centre, United Kingdom