Two Day “Collagraph and Beyond” with Kay Watanabe

Discover the creative possibilities of Collagraph Printmaking in this hands-on two-day workshop with Brisbane-based artist/printmaker Kay Watanabe.

Collagraph, or collograph, is a versatile printmaking technique in which impressions are printed from a plate, made in a low-toxic way, with easily available materials. The plates are made by glueing various materials onto a rigid base and/or by cutting into its surface. Collagraph can be printed as a relief print by hand and as intaglio mostly by using an etching press.

Kay Watanabe is a Brisbane-based printmaker and has created many of her works using this technique. In this workshop, Kay will teach how to create a collagraph plate effectively and to create a clean collagraph print both in relief and intaglio. This fun, two-day, and fast-paced workshop is for those who would like to try printmaking for the first time as well as printmakers who would like to extend their practice.

Event details

When: Wednesday 24 & Thursday 25 June, 2026, 10am – 4pm (with lunch break)
Where: Gatakers Artspace Print Studio
Cost: $150 per person (Valued at $385, this workshop is available at a discounted rate thanks to funding support from RADF Grant).
Suitable for: Adults only

What to expect:

Day 1, participants will create relief print to learn the basics of collagraph. They will also create plates to print on Day 2.
Day 2, participants will print intaglio collagraphs. They will also learn such techniques as chine-colle, a la poupee and a relief roll up.

What to bring:

Design ideas good for A5-sized plates
Notebook
Lunch
Participants must wear enclosed shoes and wear clothes that can be dirtied. (Aprons will be supplied)

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More about Kay Watanabe:

Originally from Japan, Kay Watanabe is a visual artist based in Brisbane. She is a printmaker and also uses such media as painting, drawing, photography, small sculptures and artist books. Kay’s works are themed around the relationship between humanity and nature. Kay extensively exhibits in Australia and internationally, both in solo shows and group shows, physically and online,and teaches printmaking at workshops.

Workshop Cancellation Policy

Gatakers Artspace cannot accept responsibility for any changes in personal circumstances. Missed workshops or change of mind are at your own expense. If a participant chooses to cancel their confirmed registration, or cannot or does not attend the workshop, the following will apply:

The registered participant may invite another person to substitute their place in the workshop (in which they are registered) at any time at no charge;
If notice is received 2 or less days from the scheduled starting date, a refund will not be offered;
If a workshop is cancelled by Gatakers Artspace a full refund or a reschedule will be provided. Gatakers Artspace will endeavour to advise participants of cancellation at least 48 hours prior to workshop.

This event is supported by the Regional Arts Development Fund, a partnership between the Queensland Government and Fraser Coast Regional Council to support local arts and culture in regional Queensland.