Printmaking - Introductory Course
In this introductory course you will be introduced to the foundation skills for relief printmaking and intaglio.
This course will teach you the foundation skills in printmaking. You will explore a variety of approaches and techniques to producing fine art prints. Once you have mastered the basics you will the have ability to combine different techniques in endless combinations to create unique and individual prints.
There is a Printmaking resource kit that students must purchase for this class.
Overview of this Art Class
During the introductory coures you will be introduced to the following techniques
- Relief Printing
- Intaglio
- Monoprints
- Collagraphs
- Drypoint
- Non acid etching
You will also learn
- safety procedures
- professional requirements for editioning a series of prints ready for display.
Studios Dates Times
Studio | Day | Start Date | No of Weeks | Start Time | End Time | Tutor | Price | Notes |
Hornsby | Monday | 14 Oct 2024 | 8 | 9.30 am | 12.30pm | Peter Mackie | $400 | |
Hornsby | Wednesday | 16 Oct 2024 | 8 | 9:30 am | 12:30 pm | Peter Mackie | $400 |
Material List
You will need to bring
- An apron
- Protective gloves (Hercules Nitrile brand preferred - available from supermarket)
- Sketchbook and drawing materials to generate ideas.
Sydney Art School will provide
- A printing press
- Some Basic equipment so you begin right away and
- you will be advised of additional material requirements depending on what technique of printing you prefer.