Translate the fine detail of your drawings into beautifully resolved prints using photopolymer plates. These light-sensitive plates capture every pencil line and ink mark with remarkable clarity, opening up exciting possibilities for both delicate detail and expressive mark-making.

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Throughout the workshop, you’ll explore a range of approaches to printing from your plates. We’ll guide you through both intaglio and relief methods - printing from etched lines for subtle, detailed results, or from the surface for a more graphic, painterly effect.

You’ll also experiment with colour and layering techniques, including à la poupée inking, transparent relief colour, and the introduction of additional colour through water-based methods. For those who enjoy a touch of richness, we’ll also explore the use of gold leaf in your final prints.

Chine-collé will be introduced as a way of incorporating fine, delicate papers into your work, creating soft, atmospheric backgrounds and adding another layer of depth to your prints.

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Experience Level
All levels are welcome - whether you’re new to printmaking or looking to expand your practice.

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What to Bring
All specialised materials are provided, including plates, drafting film, inks, and printmaking paper. To make the most of your time, you may wish to bring:

– A drawing kit: favourite pencils (HB–6B), solid graphite, pen and ink, or pigment-based felt-tip pens (such as Posca)
– Reference material: drawings or photographs for inspiration (ideally within a 17 × 17 cm format to suit the plate size)
– Studio basics: an apron, ruler, craft knife, and closed-toe shoes for safety

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Time: 10:00 am – 4:00 pm
Cost: $375 (all specialised materials supplied)

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