Relief Collagraphs and Star Books with Rebecca Goodale (Online)

Schedule: Feb 4 & 11, 2021: 6:00pm - 8:00pm (ET);
3:00pm - 5:00pm (PT); 4:00pm - 6:00pm (MT); 5:00pm - 7:00pm (CT)

Collagraphy is a simple method of printmaking using a board with “collaged” materials glued on to build a relief surface with a variety of textures.

The first night we will design and make relief collagraphs using recycled materials found around the house, white glue, and a hot glue gun (borrow one from a friend if you don’t have one- they are great for this purpose). We will print with brayers, open acrylic paints, and a paper called Arches 88. You will learn all of this on the 4th and then during the week you will print papers (pages) for a single star book or an edition of two.

On the 11th we will cut and assemble the books with tips on design, assembly, sewing and covers. All skill levels welcome.

Location/Venue: Online with Maine Media Workshops + College
For more info & pictures: https://www.mainemedia.edu/workshops/item/2-day-relief-collagraphs-and-star-books-online/
Cost/Fee: $195
Material/Studio fee: please see suggested supplies in above link

Their workshop calendar: https://www.mainemedia.edu/workshops/book-arts-design/

Instructor and bio: Rebecca Goodale has been creating a series of artist’s books about Maine’s rare plants and animals for the past twenty years and occasionally she is distracted by more common species like the spiders and birds in her own backyard. Rebecca is also known for her many collaborative book projects and installations with other artists. She teaches Book Arts and Design at the University of Southern Maine. Her work is in many collections including the Maine Women Writers Collection; Bowdoin College; Herron Art Library; and the Library of Congress.