Working with perspex –Wim de Vos

Saturday & Sunday
March 18 & 19, 2017

2 Day Workshop
10am – 4pm each day
 $425  / $400 Members 
Plus materials cost: $20
Booking Code: WDVP0417
Maximum number of participants: 8. BOOK NOW

​Learn how to make slip covers for books,  frame or display works, or explore the creative possibilities of working with perspex.

About the workshop

Participants will learn the basics of manipulation and construction using acrylic (Perspex) sheets of differing thickness.
The workshop will cover the use of tools and equipment and will include cutting, drilling, sawing, engraving, gluing, cleaning and polishing. Participants should come with a project in mind. It is usually good to start with a box or frame, not larger than 30cm x 30cm x 30cm.

Workshop schedule

Day 1
Introduction to materials, Perspex, polycarbonate. Design, use of light..
Tools and equipment. Techniques, cutting, drilling, gluing, assembling work.
Finishing, polishing, mounting etc.

Day 2
Other techniques, eg engraving.
Construction and finish of frame, box or sculpture.

Requirements
Notebook, pen HB pencil
Utility cutter (from hardware shop)
Steel ruler, 30 to 50cm
Acrylic sheet 1.5mm, 2mm or 3mm thick (off-cuts to suit the project)
Small, portable vise if you have one already.
Cotton rag (about 50 x 50cm)
Medium to fine grade, flat ‘bastard’ file (yes, that is what they are called!).
Sandpaper (wet and dry, 1200, 180 and 80 gauge).
Perspex off-cuts:

• Foremost Plastics, Lytton Rd, Bulimba, (07) 3217 9177
• OR Reverse Garbage, 20 Burke Street, Wooloongabba

Equipment/materials supplied:
Plate cutter, engraver, polish, vise, jeweller’s saw, drill.
Solvent, syringe bottle

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​LUNCH 
Tea and coffee are provided but you need to bring some morning tea and lunch. Workshop participants often choose to eat lunch together in the studio kitchen which has a fridge and microwave oven.
​Alternatively, the hotel next door has a good lunch menu. There is also a fish and chip shop down the road.

About the tutor

​Wim de Vos is an internationally acclaimed printmaker and book artist. His teaching style as well as his knowledge and understanding of the creative process make him a favourite tutor through out Australia and overseas.
Wim along with artist/bookmaker, Adele Outteridge, run Studio West End located in Yeronga, Brisbane. 

Safety

Participants are advised to wear closed in shoes, suitable clothing or apron that you do not mind getting ink on. Tie long hair back, wear goggles, masks where appropriate. Follow all instructions given by your tutor during your workshop.

Booking and Payment

To book a place in a workshop, go to the Booking Form Page and follow the prompts to enter in your details, membership status and the workshop you would like to book into.

After submitting, the payment will need to be processed separately. We prefer a direct deposit. Details are on the  Booking Form Page. Reference: Use YOUR SURNAME + the Workshop Code you are enrolling in e.g. SmithALWS10​

IMPRESS STUDIO & GALLERY is located at Kedron subARTStation No 8,  134 Kedron Park Road, Wooloowin 4130. Access to the building is via the car park of the Kedron Park Hotel on Lutwyche Road.​  See  map and directions.