Workshops
More workshops are currently being planned and will be announced very soon!
Some updates at the blog: http://impressprintmakersstudio.blogspot.com/
Workshop Coordinator: Karen Kaese
The following workshops will be offered at our studio, 73 Warilda St, Camp Hill,
in 2012. To book, please email the workshop booking form to karenworkshopco@gmail.com. If you are unable to email the booking form please call Karen Kaese on 0421 495850 to arrange your booking.
Further workshops will be offered for the second half of the year once Impress moves to the new premises at Kedron Substation.
Payments for workshops can be made via paypal, or by contacting Karen to arrange payment by direct debit, cheque or money order.
Karen Kaese
karenworkshopco@gmail.com or
phone 0421 495850
Costs for workshops are:
One day:
$90 members & $110 non members
Two day:
$180 members & $220 non members
One day solar plate:
$120 member / $140 non member
Two day solar plate:
$240 member/ $280 non member
Download the workshop booking form:
Workshop booking form in
MS Word format [53kb]
Workshop booking form in
PDF format [80kb]
Summer Workshop Program 2012
| Jan 7th-8th - | Beginners Screenprint with Jenny Sanzaro-NishimuraBeginners Screenprinting is now full. |
| Jan 28th-29th | Beginners Solar Plate Etching with Belinda Sinclair |
| Feb 18th | Journal Bookbinding with Glen Skien |
| Feb 23 | Beginners Etching on Aluminium with Ann Roworth |
| March 3rd-4th | Wearable Art Incorporating Aluminium with Carolyn Mackenzie Craig |
| March 24th -25th | Drawing Experimental with Jude Roberts |
| April 14th | Monoprint with Sandra Pearce |
| April 29th | Origami Folded Books with Gill Pyke |
Jan 7th-8th Beginners Screenprint with Jenny Sanzaro-Nishimura
This two day workshop with Jenny Sanzaro Nishimura is intended to bring new dimensions and creative thinking into screenprinting using autographic, photographic and digital imagery as well as found objects as sources of inspiration for screen printing. The aim of this workshop is to create a set of images from 2 dimensional found and created image sources using multi-coloured printing and layering techniques.
Source material could be:
- Thin found objects (e.g. leaves, feathers, thin fabric, lace etc- nothing sharp)
- Autographic marks drawn or painted onto drafting film with graphite (4-6B) block out pen, black or red permanent marker, opaque or Indian ink, tusche, water colour, or black crayon/litho pencil
- B&W photo positives, CMYK separations of digital images, photocopied onto acetate film.
This method is also great for screen printing hard-ground onto etching plates, for text/texture and photographic images. Your tutor will take you step by step through the process showing you the incredible possibilities of the medium.
Jan 28th-29th Beginners Solar Plate Etching with Belinda Sinclair
Solar plate etching offers a low toxic alternative to traditional methods and is a technique that can produce an amazing variety of imagery and can be printed relief or intaglio. Suited for beginners to advanced, this workshop will concentrate on the technical aspects and benefits of solar plates with a particular focus on experimentation. Participants will learn how to expose commercial plates and make their own solar plates. This is a particularly lively workshop with an emphasis on shared learning.
Feb 18th Journal Bookbinding with Glen Skien
Create a personal and practical journal/visual diary incorporating a hard cover. Participants’ will learn how to add pages & collate into a standard book form. All skill levels welcome as Glen will guide you through the whole process & share his secrets for successful bookbinding.
Feb 23 Beginners Etching on Aluminium with Ann Roworth
Participants will learn how to etch aluminium with a low toxic etch. All aspects of plate preparation through to creating line and tone will be covered as well as professional printing methods. This workshop is tailored for the beginner. Each participant will leave with a resolved image and the skills to advance to further workshops.
March 3rd -4th Wearable Art Incorporating Aluminium with Carolyn Mackenzie Craig
Create a miniature etching/collage intermedia work that will be mounted in a small slide mount and transformed into a piece of wearable jewellery. Students will create a small etching using a fast and non-toxic aluminium etch. These small plates will then be printed in an intermedia approach with drawing and collage if desired and mounted into small slide mount frames which will be backed with a brooch pin for use as a highly polished piece of wearable art.
March 24th -25th Drawing Experimental with Jude Roberts
The Drawing Experimental workshop encourages participants to experiment and search for various ways of seeing, drawing and thinking. The methods used present the ‘student’ with ways to express their own mark making. This is done by investigating different approaches to drawing including observational, conceptual and intuitive strategies. Conventional and unorthodox materials and tools are used and participants are encouraged to discover new ways of implementing them including the use of chance to create effects. Materials include charcoal, graphite, pencil, watercolour, gouache. During the workshop, examples of work from contemporary and historical artists are shown, but ideas are encouraged from personal experiences and thinking. Banishing the ‘inner critique’ and taking ‘risks’ in drawing is encouraged.
April 14th Monoprint with Sandra Pearce
In this workshop, participants will explore an exciting monotype technique using plants, stencils and other found materials to create unique and often unexpected images. This is a spontaneous and creative form of printmaking without the lengthy and technical processes of other printmaking techniques. The workshop will cover ghost printing, how to develop layers using colour and texture as well as printing by hand using brayers and other tools.
April 29th Origami Folded Books with Gill Pyke
This workshop focuses on the basics of origami and origami process related to printmaking. Participants will learn the techniques of dividing a sheet of paper into basic starting shapes; how to create neat, precise folds; how to read folding diagrams; and the techniques for folding different types and weights of paper. A variety of models will be explored such as an 8-page booklet, boxes and envelopes. Participants will also experiment and create a unique mock-up for an artist’s book and case and learn how to document their work for easy replication and techniques for transferring designs to the printing plate.
Tutors
Jenny Sanzaro-Nishimura studied Fine Art (majoring in printmaking) at QCA, graduating with honours in 1996, followed by a Grad Certificate in Higher Education in 2006; and currently enrolled in the Doctor of Visual Arts program at QCA. She works across a variety of media including painting, drawing, digital, video, ceramics and fashion as well as most print media. Was selected for the Fremantle Print prize and awarded the Artist-in-Residency at Manila studios in the Philippines in 1997; running numerous workshops, culminating in a traveling exhibition there. Has taught art in a variety of disciplines since 1998 at Griffith and the University of the Sunshine Coast until 2001 (left to work in Japan), on return was offered a position at QCA in printmaking and has worked there since. Jenny has works in collections in Manila, the USA, UK, the State Library QLD, Griffith University and numerous private collections.
[view Jenny's work in Members' Gallery]
Cancellation Policy
If a workshop is cancelled by Impress (eg. due to insufficient numbers), participants will be offered a full refund or credit.
Impress Printmakers will endeavour to inform participants of cancellations at least 48hrs prior to the workshop.
Impress Printmakers is a Not-for-Profit organisation and classes are run based on student numbers reaching viable levels.
Therefore, if a participant wishes to cancel their enrolment more than 7 days prior to commencement of a workshop, a $50 administration fee will apply. Workshop fees will not be refunded for cancellations within 7 days of the workshop commencement. Any request to cancel or change enrolment must be made in writing (email) to the Workshop Co-ordinator.
Where a refund situation applies, the resulting credit can be transferred to another Impress workshop. Any request to transfer a credit must be made in writing to the Workshop Co-ordinator. A transfer can only be completed once within 12 months of the original workshop date. If the participant cannot attend the workshop they have transferred the fee to or the 12 months expires, they will forfeit all of their credit.
The Workshop Co-ordinator will inform the Tutor of all participant cancellations within 24 hours of being notified.
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