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During this two day workshop you will ...
Learn from this versatile and award winning printmaker and curator how to make strong interesting prints without using harsh etching chemicals. Drypoint is a low toxic intaglio printmaking process that does not require acid to etch the printing plate. To create an image drypoint artists draw their design onto a metal or plastic plate with a sharp needle. This technique can produce a very appealing print with strong tones and soft lines. Before the workshop Kay will advise participants on design ideas suitable for drypoint. |
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Tutor: Kay Watanabe
Kay is a Brisbane-based visual artist and an Impress member. She works mainly in the field of printmaking and exhibits extensively in Australia and internationally. Kay teaches various printmaking techniques in Brisbane and beyond, participates in events and festivals, and curates exhibitions for other artists and organisations. See Kay's Website and Instagram and Facebook. In 2017, Kay received 3rd Place in the New York International Miniature Print Exhibition. |
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Dates: July 4 & 5 2020
Time: 10am to 4pm
Cost: $280 / members $260
Material Cost: $25
Workshop Code: KWDJUL20
Maximum number of participants: 10
Location
Time: 10am to 4pm
Cost: $280 / members $260
Material Cost: $25
Workshop Code: KWDJUL20
Maximum number of participants: 10
Location
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:
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.
- Discuss what motifs/designs can be effectively expressed with the drypoint technique.
- 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.
- Extend your skills by learning other printmaking techniques to use with drypoint such as à la poupée, colour roll and Chine-collé.
Materials & Tools Supplied by Impress
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Plate Making
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What You Need To Bring
- 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. There is also a fish and chip shop down the road. - Basic stationery such as pens and pencils
- Rubber gloves
- Apron
- Closed shoes
- Design ideas (Kay will advise participants as they enrol)
Safety
Participants are strongly 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 and follow all instructions given by your tutor during the workshop.
Participants are strongly 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 and follow all instructions given by your tutor during the workshop.