Description
Tetra Pak printmaking is a creative and eco-friendly way to repurpose used Tetra Pak cartons into unique prints. The printing with Tetra Pak process combines elements of dry point etching and collograph printmaking techniques, allowing artists to explore various textures and effects.
Course description:
Using recycled Tetra Pak packaging create fun and colourful prints to take home after the workshop. Images created will be printed on A4 etching paper for fabulous results.
To create a plate ready to print we will use Tetra Pak cartons, washed and ready to use. Using scissors or a craft knife the carton is cut to the desired size and shape. Using a sharp dry point tool and sand paper an image will be transferred onto the Tetra Pak. The plate is inked up by hand and using an etching press one at a time an original print is created.
How to prepare:
Bring drawings, found imagery or sketch books that hold your favourite images. Images are not essential but can help if you need a little forward planning. I will provide some resource material and examples of my prints and images created on previous workshops.
Lucy Gell
Lucy’s hand printed original prints and illustrations blend simple design, line and textures, with an emphasis on character and personality. Much of Lucy’s work focuses on acid plate etching, however more recently Lucy has become completely obsessed with screen printing. Now a member of the West Yorkshire Print Workshop, Lucy creates all her artwork for screen printing by hand using tracing paper, black ink and pencils. The hands on approach to this kind of printmaking is what she loves so much. “I don’t want things to be perfect, I love the surprises you get with printmaking” Lucy says. She illustrates the wonderful creatures that walk and fly around our crazy world. Animals have played a very important role in her life and each one has its own individual character and personality that make them all so special and unique.
Lucy runs regular printmaking workshops locally to her home town of New Mills, Derbyshire with the more recent addition of art retreats in Europe.
