Recycling found materials to create prints
9 - 10 January 2027
Using Tetra Pak milk cartons, scraps of acrylic packaging and other offcuts, we’ll create little masterpieces from materials that might otherwise be thrown away.
We’ll explore drypoint and monoprint techniques, including both additive and subtractive methods, and discover just how much creative potential these simple materials have.
It’s a fun and easy-going workshop, with plenty of experimentation and lots of delightful surprises along the way!
Left: Real Ginko leaves were painted with gouache and a piece of the shiny plastic foam wrap which was painted with thin gouache and rubbed back so that it only remained in the crevices. Notice the interesting marks achieved with foam wrap. All pieces were arranged on the press bed and printed on dampened paper. Right: Portrait was created with gouache on a piece of the shiny plastic foam wrap, some Caran d' Ache marks were drawn into the background.
Subtractive monotypes by Robin Ezra – plates were first rolled up before the ink was selectively removed using a variety of implements such as rags, cotton buds and brushes to achieve very rewarding results
Left: Annette Macrae produced this gorgeous Drypoint image on Tetrapak.