Intaglio Printmaking with Recycled Materials || with Maureen Larson

Turn everyday food packaging into works of art in this eco-friendly intaglio printmaking class. Intaglio (pronounced in-TAHL-yo) is a printmaking process where you carve or etch a design into a surface, fill those recessed lines with ink, and then transfer the image onto paper using a press. We’ll use recycled TetraPak cartons (shelf-stable cartons used for boxed soup broth) as our primary plates, etching, scoring, and peeling back the thin foil liner to create our designs. We’ll also experiment with a mini-print project using recycled tuna packets. By scoring, stitching, and crinkling the flexible packaging, we'll create fun textures that print beautifully.
This eco-friendly technique creates rich textures, high contrast, and beautiful prints without using traditional chemicals or hazardous materials. This is a resourceful and enjoyable art form that allows for individual creative expression. Participants will create one 5”×7” print on 6”×8” BFK Rives printmaking paper and one 3”×4” print on 4”×5” BFK Rives paper. Bring a favorite sketch or idea, and leave with a finished print and the skills to keep exploring this technique.
Date: Sunday, June 7, 2026
Time: 1:00 PM - 4:30 PM
Ages: Adults only
Materials Fees: $10
Location: People's Food Co-op, 315 5th Ave S, La Crosse, WI 54601
Sliding Scale Course Fee Guidelines (not including Materials Fees)
Supporter Level Ticket: $70
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Supported Level Ticket: $40
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