In this experimental, exploratory class you will learn how to use tetrapak cartons (milk cartons) and paperboard to make intaglio prints (drypoint, monotype and collorgraph). With the tetrapak plates, we can do drypoint prints a process where you use a tool to make lines and texture in the plate- anywhere you make a mark will print a line. With tetrapak and other discarded plastics, we can do monotypes which are one-off prints made with whatever you draw or paint in printmaking ink. Finally, collographs are made by mixing acrylic medium and carborundum to paint on the surface of a plate. Collographs are also great for including fabric and other things as texture. People with an interest in fibers, drawing, painting, and experimentation will do well here. This is a great place to start for beginners- advanced students can make more complicated or multi-plate prints. Printmaking definitely has a learning curve and it’s possible that there will be some frustration in the process. Know that it’s also an exciting challenge and that you will be supported. If you can, please bring your own paperboard (cereal boxes and the like) and tetrapak to use. I’ll have some available, but if you want to work on a big piece (please do!), it would be helpful if you brought your own stuff.