Brisbane

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Craft

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Print Making

Drypoint Printmaking Workshop

Create a small series of beautiful prints using this easy non-toxic etching technique.

Sandra Pearce

Art from the Urban Wilderness

5.0 (1)

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4 hours

4 to 6

$185 (Afterpay available)

Brisbane

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Craft

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Print Making

Overview

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Teacher

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What you'll do

Explore the simple medium of drypoint intaglio printmaking, where lines are scratched into a plastic plate to create an image for printing.

You’ll create a small edition of prints from your own drawing, copyright-free internet image, or photograph.

Can't draw? No worries! The drypoint plates are transparent so you can just trace your image onto your plate.

You'll learn:

the fundamentals of intaglio printmaking including inking and wiping of plates
how to enhance your print using chine colle (collage of rice paper whilst printing) and hand-colouring with watercolours
how to create and print drypoint plates at home with kitchen equipment and recycled materials

No chemicals are used in this process - we use Akua Intaglio inks which are soy-based and water wash-up. We’ll be printing with A6 size plates onto artist-quality printmaking papers.

Knowledge required

Suitable for all levels of experience, no art skills required. It's a great way to start your printmaking journey.

What you'll get

The workshop fee includes all materials, including printmaking papers, inks, plates, and tools.

You will take home your completed plate and several prints, as well as the knowledge and skills to keep experimenting at home.

What to bring

The following items are required for the workshop:

Apron and nametag
Image - A simple line-based image, maximum size 10cm x 8cm (for example a bird, insect, flower). Sources could include a drawing, photograph, clip-art, antique engraving etc.
Notebook and pen
Lunch and Drinks. Tea and coffee are provided.

Suitable for

This class is great for a hens party.

This would also be a unique gift for her or gift for mum.

Location

Hive Studios, Unit 13/10 Depot Street, Banyo QLD

Art from the Urban Wilderness is located at Hive Studios in the suburb of Banyo, 15 km from the centre of Brisbane City. By Car – via the Gateway Motorway, take Exit 112 at the Nudgee Service Centre. By Train – walk from Northgate Station (2 kilometres) or Banyo Station (1.2 kilometres) or catch an uber or taxi from the station (1-2 minutes drive).

Your teacher can also travel within 50 kms of Banyo, to a venue of your choice for a private class

More about this class

This class is new, and is covered by ClassBento's money-back guarantee.

Your teacher

Sandra Pearce

Sandra Pearce is a Brisbane/Meanjin based artist working with artist books, printed images and paper installations. Her art practice responds to ideas relating to nature-human conflicts, the impacts of urbanisation and the human manipulation of landscape.

Sandra has exhibited widely in both regional and private art galleries and has participated in several artist-in-residence programs including Curtin Springs (NT) and Cataract Gorge (TAS).

Your host

Art from the Urban Wilderness

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Art from the Urban Wilderness is a large community art studio located at Hive Studios in Banyo, northside Brisbane.

The studio was founded by artist Sandra Pearce in 2022, and specialises in printmaking, papermaking, drawing, sketching and artist books. We offer workshops, courses, social art days, and artist talk events.

Our mission is to build an inclusive art community that nurtures creative authenticity, confidence and resilience. We also believe in the power of art to break the cycle of disaffection towards nature, to enrich lives and inspire care for the environment.

Our studio is also available for hire for creative events, meetings, gatherings, and art workshops.