Discover the creative possibilities of collagraph printmaking in this hands-on workshop with artist Prita Tina Yeganeh.

Prita will introduce participants to the creative possibilities of collagraph printmaking—an accessible and experimental process that transforms everyday materials into richly textured printing plates. Using cardboard and found materials, participants will learn how to build a collagraph plate through layering, cutting, and assembling surfaces to create unique images and patterns.

Once the plates are complete, participants will learn how to ink their designs and print them using Ipswich Art Gallery's in-house printing press. The workshop will introduce the fundamentals of plate construction, inking, and printing, providing an accessible entry point into contemporary printmaking practices.

Suitable for beginners, this workshop offers an opportunity to experiment, play, and learn a versatile process that can be continued at home using simple materials.

Participants will leave with their own handmade collagraph plate and an original print.

This masterclass is inspired by Ipswich Art Gallery's upcoming exhibition, Ties that bind, Sat 27 June to Sun 6 September 2026.

What to wear: Please wear closed-in shoes and workshop-friendly clothing.

What to bring: Lunch, a water bottle, and an apron.

Participants are invited to bring a small selection of materials, textures, or images that connect them to a place that is meaningful to them. This may include leaves, twigs, fabric, lace, string, textured papers, photographs, drawings, or reference images that can inspire the development of their collagraph design.

Items included in the printmaking process must be thin (under 1-2mm) and not sharp, in order to not to damage the printing press.

Materials: All Materials are provided.

The workshop will include a 30 minute lunch break to bring or grab a meal and socialise with the other attendees.

Please meet at the Ipswich Art Workshop, in d'Arcy Doyle Place.

READ MORE - Ties that bind

Image Credit: Prita Tina Yeganeh in the studio, 2026. Image by Greta Cooper. Image Courtesy of Megalo Print Studio.

Additional information:

Location: Ipswich Art Gallery is located in the heart of the Ipswich CBD. Our public entrance is in d’Arcy Doyle Place, a pedestrian section of Nicholas Street between Brisbane and Limestone Streets.

Parking: The Gallery does not have its own parking, however there is metered on-street parking on Limestone Street, Nicholas Street and Brisbane Street. Street parking is free on the weekends; please check signs for details. Ipswich CBD Parking (beneath Tulmur Place in the Nicholas Street Precinct) offers free parking on weekends. The car park entry is located on Bremer Street which runs parallel to the Bremer River.

Public Transport: The Gallery is a short walk from the Ipswich Railway Station as well as bus stops. If travelling by train, alight at Ipswich Station. The Gallery is a 4-minute walk from the station. Walk left up Bell Street, right onto Brisbane Street and left onto d’Arcy Doyle Place. Visit TRANSlink for service and timetable information.

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