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Workshop in Large Scale Drypoint on Cardboard with Jenny Robinson

January 12, 2024 by Anthea Boesenberg Leave a Comment

With Jenny Robinson

Sunday 4th -Thursday 8th February 2024. Cost: AUD $1,350

See Terms and Conditions below.

This workshop focuses on a completely non-toxic, low-cost, low-tech approach to making your own Drypoint plates. You will learn the method developed by Jenny Robinson that will enable you to create intricate images that closely emulate traditional etching in a fraction of the time and without the use of expensive, toxic materials, such as acids and rosins.

Through a series of detailed demonstrations, you will learn how to make your own drypoint plates, explore mark making techniques using a wide range of tools and textures, and develop wiping techniques to create tone and atmosphere. You will be given two cardboard plates to work on to make one larger image which we will then print on the large press.

This workshop is limited to 5 participants to ensure that all artists get the most intensive experience from this masterclass, with time and space to develop a small varied edition of large drypoint prints.

Contact Jenny on Instagram

@jennyrobinsonprintstudio

Or email Jennyrobinsonprints@gmail.com

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Workshop with Denise Scholz-Wulfing

May 30, 2023 by Anthea Boesenberg Leave a Comment

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Christine Willcocks Workshop

August 16, 2017 by sydprint Leave a Comment

WARRINGAH PRINTMAKERS STUDIO

drypoint etching from cardboard plates

With guest artist christine willcocks

saturday 26 & sunday 27 august

Drypoint etching from specially treated cardboard plates offers a cleaner, safer alternative to metal plates, while still retaining the qualities of traditional etching and more. Experience the subtleties of the cardboard without the dangers of chemicals or rosins. The process is very versatile & during the workshop it will be possible to explore the techniques of embossing, chine collé & monoprinting. Please note that this process is different to collagraph or carborundum.

Our guest lives & works in Mullumbimby, NSW & has an art practice which spans the disciplines of drawing, painting, photography & installation although printmaking is a primary focus. Christine Willcocks has received many awards & been included in many selected art award exhibitions including the Freemantle Print Award, the Jacaranda Acquisitive Drawing Award,the National Works on Paper Award and the Waterhouse Natural History Prize. In 2014, Christine became the recipient of the Australia Council Studio Residency at the Paris Cité International. Her work is in numerous public collections & regional galleries, universities & schools as well as Artbank, the Print Council of Australia, the State Libraries of Queensland & Victoria & many private collections.

Time: 10am to 4pm
Members: $275.00
Non members: $300.00 (includes Assoc.Membership)
Bookings: Susan@printstudio.org.au

Website: printstudio.org.au

 

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Drum Leaf Binding Workshop with Monica Oppen.

May 12, 2017 by sydprint Leave a Comment

Warringah Printmakers Studio

Monica Oppen
Drum Binding
saturday 27 & sunday 28 may

Drum-leaf Binding is one of the best binding styles for printmakers! It is a simple but adaptable binding style which can be either a codex or a concertina, can have pop-outs, fold-outs, cut-throughs and sewn sections added without the binding becoming more difficult. In this workshop the bookbinding basics will be covered as well as an exploration of the possibilities of extending the binding into its more exciting contortions. Participants can use proof prints, rejected prints, found material, decorative papers to create the book. Text can be printed using rubber stamps, typewriter, cutting lino or stencils etc. This workshop is suitable for beginners and those who have had some binding experience.

Our guest bookartist, printmaker & writer, Monica Oppen, has trained & worked as a hand binder & has 20 years of binding experience. She has bound her own work & collaborated with other artists. Her books are in public & private collections in Australia and overseas.

Time: 10am to 4pm
Members: $275.00
Non members:  $300.00 (includes Assoc.Membership)

BOOKINGS susan@printstudio.org.au

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Workshop with Gary Shinfield and Irene Conomos in the Blue Mountains.

March 7, 2016 by sydprint Leave a Comment

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Creative workshop over 3 days and 3 nights
Autumn Workshop Fri 1 – Mon 4 April, 2016

With:
Printmaker:        Gary Shinfield
Photographer:   Irena Conomos

Explore lost gardens, walk through native bush trails and create. Develop an artist’s folio in a newly established studio located in a botanic garden in Medlow Bath.

The inspiration for this workshop will be the secret gardens on site and a guided walk through adjacent bush land. In the studio you will develop a folio of images based on your responses, an exploration through drawing, printmaking and photography.

You will work with two artists with many years experience in their respective fields of printmaking and photography.

Come and join us

Suitable for those with some experience of printmaking and photography

To receive workshop details and registration information please enquire on the above contacts. For accommodation options contact Gary Shinfield.

 

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DJUMBUNJI PRESS WORKSHOP WITH ELIZABETH HUNTER

August 9, 2012 by Anthea Boesenberg Leave a Comment

24 SEPTEMBER – 5 OCTOBER 2012

Date: Monday 24 September – 5 October 2012 (Monday – Friday = 10 days in total)

Time: 9 am to 4 pm each day, with a 1 hour lunch break (catered lunches)

Where: Djumbunji Press, 55-65 Greenslopes Street, Edge Hill, Cairns QLD

Number of participants: 10

Cost: $132 per day: $1320 over 10 days

Materials: Basic materials supplied, plates, paper, and extra ink can be purchased from the studio via materials cards (available as $25.00 or $50.00 cards)

Bookings: Must be made by 27 August 2012 by phoning (07) 4032 5598, or via email: seniorprintmaker@kickarts.org.au

Djumbunji Press Senior Printmaker Elizabeth Hunter has studied and taught in Australia and overseas. She obtained her BA at City Art Institute, Sydney, Australia; Attestato di Qualifica Professionale, Incisione, Regione Toscana, Italia; and MA at Surrey University, London. Previous positions include appointments in organisations such as; Studio Art Centres International (SACI) Florence Italy, Emily Carr College of Art and Design Florence Italy, Rebis Press Professional Print Studio and Gallery Chianti Italy and Meadowbank, Hornsby & St George TAFE Institutions Sydney. She has exhibited in Australia, Italy, England, the Czech Republic, Germany, Japan, India and the USA.Djumbunji Press opened in March 2009, The air-conditioned studio is set in a spacious open area on Greenslopes Street in the tropical cultural precinct of NorthCairns, opposite Centenary Lakes and the Cairns Botanical Gardens. The facilities include: A large Mitomel Press, an MES HD etching press; an NW small etching press; a Manuka small etching press; a Takach-Garfield Lithography Press (manual); 2 drying racks; an exhaust vent clean-up solvent room; and a process room with vapor hood for nitric acid.

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