Collagraph: A Creative Printmaking Experience
instructor: Franca Van Allen
category: Printmaking, Myrtle Press
for: Adults
price: MEMBER $130 / GENERAL $145
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Collagraphs are prints made from various materials glued together on a hard surface, to create a textured composition on the printing plate. Materials such as paper, fabrics, sand, and metal, are assembled to form the printing plate. Rubbing, etching, mark making and embossing are among the techniques we will explore in making a traditional collagraph relief print. Our collagraphs will be printed with a press as well as with a gel plate and other baring tools. Alternative methods of printing without a press, made famous by Klee, Warhol, and other contemporary artists, will also be presented, to enrich and widen the perspective on printmaking. The workshop is all about the creative process, experimentation, and aesthetic exploration. Come have fun with printmaking but make sure to wear an old t-shirt or an apron. All materials are included.
WHEN: December 7 & 14, 2025, 12 pm – 4 pm
WHERE: Myrtle Press inside Verge Center for the Arts
About the Instructor
Franca is an educator and mixed media artist. She thought printmaking and art, for the past six years Her work was exhibited at the Elsie Goodwin Gallery and the Horton Gallery, in Stockton; the Pence Gallery in Davis and the Transmission Gallery and GearBox, in Oakland. Currently, Franca teaches art classes in Stockton and Sacramento.
Community Standards
In order to create a safe and encouraging environment for creativity, we ask that all attendees comply with Verge’s non-discrimination policy which prohibits unlawful discrimination and harassment based on race, color, gender, gender identity/expression, age, physical or mental disability, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or any other consideration made unlawful by the state or local laws. We also ask that everyone contribute positively to a safe and comfortable environment for all attendees. We reserve the right to refuse entry to anyone who does not abide by our community standards stated above.
Cancellation and Refunds Policy
Verge Center for the Arts reserves the right to cancel classes, to change instructors, and to make other changes that may become necessary to ensure a quality experience for participants. In the event that a class is canceled, we will contact all registrants and offer the option of transferring to another available session, or receiving a full refund.
If a participant wishes to withdraw from a class, they must do so in writing at least seven days prior to the first class meeting to receive a full refund, less a $25 processing fee. Withdrawals occurring within seven days prior to the first class meeting will receive a refund of 50% of the total class fee or may transfer to a class of equal or lesser value. Participants are only eligible for one transfer per registration and must get it approved by Verge staff. No refunds or transfers are given to withdrawals that occur 24 hours or less before the class begins. Membership fees are non-refundable. Please note we are unable to issue cash refunds.