In this advanced class, students will be expand their knowledge of monotype-relief plates process and platemaking. The demonstrations in class will include platemaking and printing techniques. The ‘soft plates’ are thin substrates like paper, plastic, and vinyl are made into semi-durable shapes, that are capable of holding fixed details, etchings and carved lines. The ‘soft plates’ will be printed on the Printshop’s Takach Etching Press and the two traditional etching and relief presses. In addition to the soft plates, students will be introduced to the experimental process of collagraph. Collagraphs are made up of layers of materials that are fixed to block or key plate. Students will learn how to develop these low relief layered plates to be printed as relief or as intaglio plates.

Students will learn proper press operation and be authorized to use the etching presses after completing this course and signing up for AS220 Industries membership.