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Exploring Drypoint with Kay Watanabe

Learn from this versatile award winning printmaker and curator.  Make strong and interesting prints without using etching chemicals

Drypoint is an intaglio printmaking technique that does not require acid and harsh chemicals. In creating their image, drypoint artists scratch their design into a metal or plastic plate (in this workshop we use plastic) . Drypoint prints often have soft impressions due to their somewhat blurred lines. 

Example of drypoint printmaking - Kay Watanabe

Before the workshop

Kay will advise participants about design ideas suitable for drypoint.

Workshop schedule

Introduction
Kay will talk about the concept of printmaking in general and intaglio printing in particular​, using examples of her work.
Process
During the workshop you will have the opportunity to:

• create your own black and white drypoint works by scratching images onto a plastic sheet with an etching needle
• learn how to ink intaglio and print it on paper using an etching press.
• time permitting, extend your skills by learning other printmaking techniques to use with drypoint such as colour roll. 

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 kitchen.
​Alternatively, the hotel next door has a good lunch menu.

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Materials

​Materials and equipment supplied by Impress

PLATE MAKING  

• plastic and paper drypoint plates
• Etching needles

PRINTING & SET UP

• rollers
• plastic or glass sheets to spread ink on
• palette knives or similar
• masking tape 
• printing materials including: intaglio inks; tarletan; linseed oil; vegetable oil for cleaning up; rags
• incidentals including: cotton buds; paper towels;  hand wipes; band-aids;

PAPER

• printmaking paper (200 gsm or heavier)
• news prints (butcher paper)
• tissue paper

What you need to bring

• basic stationary such as pens and pencils, 
• rubber gloves
• apron
• closed shoes
• design ideas (Kay will advise participants as they enrol)

Making a dry point plate

About the tutor

About the Tutor
Kay Watanabe is a Brisbane-based visual artist and an Impress member. She exhibits
her works extensively in Australia and internationally.
Instagram @kayw_artist
https://printmaking8.wixsite.com/kaywatanabe
https://www.facebook.com/KayWatanabePrintmaker/

In 2017, Kay Watanabe received a prize in the New York International Miniature Print Exhibition. 
https://www.manhattangraphicscenter.org/mini-print-exhibition-2017

Examples of intaglio and relief printmaking - Kay Watanabe

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.

Payment and booking

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​

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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.