Introduction to Intaglio Printing with TetraPak

Name: Introduction to Intaglio Printing with TetraPak
Start: 2025-09-27T11:00:00+01:00
End: 2025-09-27T16:30:00+01:00
Location: School Lane, L1 3BX Liverpool, United Kingdom

Schedule

Sat Sep 27 2025 at 11:00 am to 04:30 pm

UTC+01:00

Location

School Lane, L1 3BX Liverpool, United Kingdom | Liverpool, EN

Print consciously, using recycling Tetra Pak cartons and experimenting with Intaglio and Collagraph techniques to create a series of beautiful, unique prints.
By pressing, carving, and tearing the inner surface of a TetraPak carton, you can produce a range of textures and gradients on a single layer. Ink is applied to the recessed areas of the plate, which is then passed through a press to transfer the design onto paper. This method is ideal for beginners, offering a straightforward, enjoyable, and chemical-free way to explore the intaglio process.
You'll explore the techniques and theory behind these printing methods and create your own small edition of prints using our century-old etching press. You will be guided through every step of the process from start to finish, leaving with confidence in tetrapak printing and having created a small finished edition of prints to take home with you.
All materials you will use are included in the cost of the course, but you are welcome to bring along your own if you choose. Our studios are environmentally friendly where possible and use greener methods of screen printing, such as water-based acrylic inks. Completing this course will act as an Induction to book into our Intaglio Studio should you wish to.
Sat 27 Sep, 11am,1.30pm & 2-4.30pm
Tickets: £30 (all materials included)
Book now: https://www.thebluecoat.org.uk/whatson/intaglio-with-tetrapak