MASTER CLASS WITH ALAN OWEN - SOFT GROUND ETCHING  & MONOPRINTING WORKSHOP

Saturday 27 & Sunday 28 September $260.
Members Discount: $220
Please see below the materials list and any additional costs. Code: AETAO9

This workshop correlates various methods of mono-printing with the processes of soft-ground etching. The activities will focus on a range of graphic techniques allowing for linear, tonal and textural interpretations of the printed image.

Alan Owen is a Master Printmaker and artist with a diverse practice over many mediums, who has taught Printmaking at the Queensland College of Art, Griffith University for many decades. As an artist he is listed in Australia's Printmakers in the 1990's by Sasha Grishin and is represented in many prestigious collections.  As a lecturer, he  has contributed to the formal education of most printmakers currently working in Queensland and elsewhere. His artwork and skill as a teacher is most admired and appreciated by his former students who have been privileged to receive a share  of Alan's  knowledge and caring attitude.

Cost: $260 for 2 days    Members Discount: $220

Please Remit payment by Direct Deposit to

Impress Printmakers Studio

NAB BSB 084 293 Account number: 56 900 5439 Reference Your Surname + AETAO9

You may complete your registration for this event online at the Workshop booking form
or email The Workshop Coordinator Astrid Moss e. workshops@impress.org.au for further information or to reserve your place.

Alan Owen is a former lecturer in Fine Art at the Queensland College of Art, Griffith University.   His studio experience encompasses printmaking, photography, drawing and digital media. He has designed, taught and convened interdisciplinary courses in this field for the past 25 years

SATURDAY

 

Introduction to workshop

·          Meeting and greeting.

·          Viewing portfolio / sample prints.  

·          Introduction to studio and equipment.

·          Health & safety guidelines.

·          Discussion of media, tools and materials.

Introduction to the monoprint             

·          Demonstration of monoprint processes with & without a press.

·          Registration methods and paper stencils.

·          Additive & subtractive processes.

·          Impressions from found materials.

·          Registration & multi-plate printing using colour.

·          Review work completed or in progress.

·          Discuss activities for following day.

SUNDAY

Introduction to soft-ground etching            

·          Preparing the zinc plate and applying soft-ground.

·          Transfer of preliminary drawing using selected tools.

·          Etching the plate in progressive stages.

·          Developing the image using linear, tonal and textural methods.

·          Proofing and printing.

·          Editioning conventions.

·          Review and discussion of work completed.

 

MATERIALS SUPPLIED BY TUTOR                               PRICE (p/p)                                       

Zinc etching plates (with acid-proof backing)          $8.00

Dimensions: 11.5 x 15.0 cms

(one plate for each participant)

Cardboard registration sheet with Mylar overlay    $2.00

Dimensions: A4 (one sheet for each participant)

Hahnemuhle or Magnani editioning paper

Dimensions: A4 (4 sheets for each participant)

@ $2.00 each                                                                  $8.00

One pack of Additional tools and materials will be provided by the tutor according to the requirements of the workshop

A4 photocopy paper (80gsm)

for monoprinting & proofing.                                   $2.00

Contribution from each workshop participant       $20.00

 

 

MATERIALS TO BE SUPPLIED BY IMPRESS STUDIO

Small rollers/brayers and inking slabs

Protective gloves, face-masks, safety glasses etc.)

Disposable medical/surgical gloves

Nitrile/neoprene safety gloves

Hand cleaner

Brasso + steel wool

Carborundum/emery abrasive papers (fine grades)

Whiting + acetic acid/vinegar (for degreasing plates)

Mineral turpentine 4 litre

Methylated spirits 1 litre

Nitric acid bath - minimum dilution: 1 part acid / 8 parts water

Soft cotton rags for cleaning

Bitumen paint

Etching inks  (selection of primary colours, black and white)

Relief inks (selection of primary colours, black and white)

Easywipe, (Graphic Chemicals) if available.

Etching ink, clear base, (Graphic Chemicals)

Liquid hard ground

Soft ground + Hardground - MES 20 or 40 mm lump grounds

Plate-oil medium

Light machine oil (Singer)

Cardboard/matboard off-cuts for inking (approx. 5 x 5cms)

Old telephone directories (for paper wiping)

Tarlatan (muslin no 8)

Blotting paper 445mm x 570mm 135 gsm  

Newsprint/butchers paper

Proofing paper (University Cartridge)

Spray adhesive, PVA glue, Glue stick (UHU)

Sticking paste (Yamato)

Ink Knives/Palette knives

Etching/drypoint needles

Scrapers/burnishers

Metal files

Steel rule

Cutting mat

MATERIALS TO BE SUPPLIED BY EACH PARTICIPANT

Bring at least one preliminary image…

a drawing/sketch/design/photograph or collage. Dimensions: 11.5 x 15.0 cms to fit supplied etching plate.

(Either portrait or landscape format).

 

Please scan or photocopy this image at least 4 times - centred on A4 copy paper.

 

Also bring flat, small-scale found objects, textured materials, fabrics or natural forms.

Eg. Leaves, bark, foil, mesh, string, gauze, lace

A4 sketch book or visual art diary (optional)

Protective clothing or apron

Assorted drawing materials:

Etching needle (can be improvised using pointed tools)

Pencils - 2B, 4B, 6B etc.

Biros, fine-point/marking pens,

Crayons, oil pastel, litho crayon or cray-pas

Masking tape 18mm wide roll

Paint brushes (small bristle and soft-hair brushes)

Paint brush (fine point for touching up)

Small palette knife (for ink mixing)

30cm/12inch ruler (preferably steel)

Small art knife (with spare blades)

Scissors

Eraser

Magnifier (optional)

As above, including basic equipment for etching processes.

Acid bath with pre-mixed nitric mordant. (Approx. 1: 8)

Etching press and felt blankets.

Hot-plate for inking & grounding plates.

Etching tools – drypoint/etching needles

Scrapers, burnishers metal files, ink/palette knives,

Ink rollers/brayers.