Geometric Collagraphs

About this event

Create a series of on-trend geometric Prints using the technique of relief collagraphy. Explore composition, scale and the Relationships between shapes and space to create your own collagraph plate. Gain an understanding of inking up your plate and experiment with colours Repeat pattern and the printing process. You’ll gain an understanding of relief collagraphs, learn how to Construct your own plate and how to ink the plate and take a print, exploring a Variety of compositions, considering positive and negative space, balance and Contrast. About the tutor: Tutor Jo Shearer is an artist and art educator from Leicestershire. Jo believes that art is for everyone. After teaching art in secondary schools and colleges in Hertfordshire and Leicestershire for over 10 years she moved into one-to-one tuition and workshops. She enjoys nurturing Creativity and developing skills to build confidence, and recognises the therapeutic benefits achieved through the process of making. She loves the Freedom of working in a variety of media and has a passion for printmaking. Further information: This one-day workshop will run on Tuesday 27 October, 10am - 4pm with a short break for lunch. Our café will

Event details

Date

Tuesday, 27 October 2026

Start time

10:00

Venue

Attenborough Arts Centre

University of Leicester, Lancaster Road, Leicester, LE1 7HA

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