Introduction to Etching

This weekend class will be a great introduction to etching. Etching is an intaglio method of printmaking where an acid resistant ground is applied to the surface of a plate which is then drawn into revealing the metal plate underneath. The plate is then submerged in acid which bites the open areas into the plate. These etched areas sit below the surface of the metal plate and hold the ink ready for printing using an etching press. Working directly onto a steel plate you will develop images through various hand applied techniques, learn how to ink and print the plate using our Rochat printing press and finish the weekend with a small edition of prints.
This class is suitable for beginners/refreshers.

Text and Print

This course will explore the combination of text and image within Print processes. We will explore the sequential rhythms of the way we look, the conceptual leaps we make between words and image, and the use of juxtaposition to construct and reconfigure meaning.

With this process we treat our printing paper with a photographic emulsion and use UV light to expose our images onto the paper itself before developing the beautiful deep blue prints.

Collagraph

Collagraph is a deceptively simple printmaking process that allows incredibly sophisticated images to be created.

Screenprinting process where the emulsion ink is washed off where it hasn't been dried due to the illustration blocking light

Introduction to Screenprinting

On this two-day workshop you will learn the basics of preparing hand drawn separations using a range of mark making technique and paper stencils to create a small edition of original prints.

Introduction to Linocut (SOLD OUT)

On this weekend class you will learn all the basics of creating your own original reduction linocut print.

Mokulito (March)

In this 2 day course, participants will prepare their own plywood plates with imagery, using lithographic drawing and painting materials and can add reductive marks with woodcutting tools. At the end of the day you will gum the plates and leave them to rest overnight. On Day 2, you will ink and prepare paper before commencing a day of printing the Mokulito plates.

Digital Camera Work

Beginners/Refreshers – This class is designed for the bamboozled digital camera user who is looking learn enough to get better results from their photography.

Introduction to Wood Engraving

Using sketches and photographs, participants will receive a comprehensive introduction to the tools and techniques of wood engraving; cutting and printing onto lemonwood blocks to achieve diverse results from experimental, abstract cuts to detailed representational pieces.

A man placing a transparent film onto of the polymer plate to expose the plate to light

Polymer Photogravure

Discover the subtle tonal qualities and fine detail available using photopolymer plates with photographic imagery and hand drawn originals through this acid free, low toxicity intaglio method of printmaking.

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