The Collagraph: Expansive Abstractions

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Description: The collagraph is a fairly young, experimental printmaking process which can produce beautiful and sophisticated textures, while encompassing other areas of printmaking. The word is derived from the Greek word “kolla”, meaning glue, and graph, meaning the activity of drawing. A collagraph reflects multidimensional elements of impressions. Discover the tactile, expressive world of collagraph printmaking in this hands-on workshop. From beginner to master, this versatile process welcomes all concepts and yields surprising results. The adaptable nature of collagraph draws from intaglio, relief & monoprinting. This workshop will challenge students to step outside of their conceptual comfort zone and expand their visual vocabulary. Topics of color, fundamental drawing concerns and viscosity printing will be addressed as well. MGC Members receive a 25% discount toward registration, and non-members receive 12 hours of additional studio time outside of class. Class fee includes materials. Instructor Bio: Kelwin Coleman is an artist whose practice explores texture, process, and material experimentation through printmaking and mixed media. With a focus on tactile surfaces and layered compositions, Coleman often works with techniques such as collagraph, transforming everyday and found materials into richly detailed prints. Their work emphasizes the interplay between control and chance, inviting viewers to engage with subtle variations in form, depth, and mark-making. Through both studio practice and community-based workshops, Coleman is committed to making printmaking accessible, encouraging creative exploration and hands-on discovery. Cancellation Policy STUDENT CLASS CANCELLATION If a student must drop out of a class, 75% of tuition will be refunded as long as MGC is notified 15 days or more prior to the start date of the class. If a student notifies MGC less than 15 days prior, no tuition can be refunded. Membership and materials fee are non-refundable. If MGC cancels the class we issue a full refund or studio credit.