Bookings open 13 March 2019

In this intensive 4-week Saturday workshop you’ll learn printmaking and jewellery crafting techniques as you create your own beautiful etched pieces.

No experience is needed. As a new student you’ll learn all the skills you need to print, etch, saw, form and solder different metals. You’ll experiment with a range of techniques and become familiar with the hand tools and equipment used in printmaking and jewellery crafting.

For more advanced students, this is an opportunity to extend your abilities and learn from experienced artists Micaela Christie and Susanna Strati.

You’ll get to work with copper, brass and silver metal sheet to create wearable pieces such as brooches, earrings and pendants.

Full instruction is provided on materials, products, tools, equipment and studio procedures.

Intimate class size: maximum 8 students.
Level: designed for beginner to advanced level students.
Wear: comfortable clothing and enclosed shoes (aprons provided).
Bring: yourself– all materials provided.

Wherever possible we use sustainable and non-toxic techniques and materials.

Tutor: Susanna Strati

Susanna is an award-winning jeweller and sculptor who has exhibited her work at galleries across Australia, Europe and Asia. Her major achievements include winning the Mayoral Award at inaugural Paramor Prize: Art and Innovation at Casula Powerhouse Arts Centre. She was also awarded an Australia Council Residency at the British School in Rome, Italy. Susanna’s work includes object, installation, video, photography and performance art. She often references funereal ritual, religious performance and devotional objects as a framework for creating new work.

Tutor: Micaela Christie

Micaela is the creative director of Atomic Fox, a studio that produces hand-printed textiles and artwork for interiors, homewares and costumery. Her work can be found in private collections across Australia and the UK. She is a graduate of the University of NSW College of Fine Arts (now UNSW Art & Design).

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