Bookings open 18 September

Learn fun hand printmaking techniques and create unique prints from your own designs, drawings or photographs.

During this 4-week course you’ll learn to compose, prepare, transfer and print your designs using a variety of simple hand printing techniques.

You’ll learn the basics of image selection and composition, then practice preparing and marking printing blocks of scratchboard, linoleum, wood and rubber.

Under the guidance of our experienced tutor you’ll experiment with different techniques, including carving, scratching and scraping. Learn how to achieve different types of line and tone using a variety of tools.

You’ll then explore printing techniques using traditional hand printing tools including barens and burnishers. Also learn how to create and use a registration jig for overlapping colours on a single image.

During the course you’ll create a number of prints in both black and white and colour. More advanced techniques such as transparent colour overlay and stenciling will also be explored.

Intimate class size: maximum 8 students.
Level: designed for beginner to intermediate level students.
Wear: comfortable clothing and enclosed shoes (aprons provided).
Bring: all materials including stock paper provided. Please discuss with your tutor if you wish to bring specialty papers. Please provide own disposable latex gloves.

Tutor: Micaela Christie
Since 2010, Micaela has been 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 in Australia and the UK. Based in the Blue Mountains, Micaela’s multidisciplinary practice incorporates printmaking, painting, graphic design, fibre and lighting installations. She is a graduate of the University of NSW College of Fine Arts (now UNSW Art & Design). Her work is handcrafted with love and passion.

Bookings can be cancelled up to 14 days before the course starts. Cancellations made within 14 days of the course starting will not be refunded.

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