Colour in Printmaking with Seraphina Martin / 2 Day Workshop

Wed 22 Jan - Thu 23 Jan 2025
10am - 4pm (UTC+11:00) (first session)
2 sessions, 12 hours total

Willoughby Arts Centre

Seraphina Martin

When	Time	Where	Session Notes
Wed 22 Jan 2025	10am - 4pm (UTC+11:00)	Print Studio - Willoughby Arts Centre
Thu 23 Jan 2025	10am - 4pm (UTC+11:00)	Print Studio - Willoughby Arts Centre

Techniques covered include: MONOPRINTING AND VISCOCITY COLOUR PRINTING

All levels welcome.

MONOPRINTING DAY 1

Monoprinting from the Natural World will focus on forms and textures found in nature using a variety of materials such as pressed leaves, feathers and organic fibres. Cut papers will provide a stencil to create multiple textures, shape and colour. This monoprinting process will involve drawing using a trace Monoprinting process as well as create organic compositions with emphasis on layering with colour.

VISCOSITY COLOUR PRINTING DAY 2

This day will be devoted to printing your Monoprinting plates using the viscosity colour method involving large rollers to apply many colours. Viscosity in the ink is used to separate coloured ink which will yield up to 3 colours in one passage through the press. Many printing techniques will be applied and demonstrated resulting in exciting and unexpected results as well as embossing onto paper. At the conclusion of the workshop, a Fine Art portfolio of stunning prints will be produced on state of the arts papers."

Materials: $25 (materials included in the course fee)

Includes: Assortment of prepared mount board with 4 layers of shellac and organza A6, A5 up to A4 size. Printmaking papers for up to 10 prints. Modelling pastes, organic materials, textured papers and Shellac varnish. All coloured etching inks. Solvents, Tarlatan wiping gauze and class notes.

Students to bring:

Apron, a box of disposable gloves from the supermarket. Lunch and coffee mug.

Please wear closed shoes and studio purpose clothes for accidental ink deposits.

Some drawings or images as a point of reference for trace monoprinting. There will be a selection of illustrations available.

2 Sheets of printmaking paper as it is estimated that more than 8 prints will be produced in this workshop as generally 2 impressions of one coloured plate can be obtained. Paper brands from the art store include, Canson, Hahnemuhle, BFK Reeves, Maniani. Often Stonehenge paper is readily available.

Terms & Conditions

Please choose carefully as fees are non-refundable. Refunds of course fees will only be given if the course is cancelled or a place is not available in the course.

Payment of course fees implies that you have read and agree to the WAC Terms & Conditions.

33 Laurel St

Willoughby 2068

Site Directions

The Willoughby Arts Centre is located on Laurel Street, between Penshurst and High Streets, Willoughby. Street parking is limited. We ask that you are at all times considerate of others, both students and our neighbours, when parking near the WAC. Some areas can accommodate two small cars, please try and park accordingly. The Loading Bay on Hollywood Crescent is a NO PARKING ZONE. It is a 5 Minute drop-off area only. Emergency vehicle access must be available at all times, both day and evening, at the loading bay.

Public Transport

The Willoughby Arts Centre is located on Laurel Street, between Penshurst and High Streets, Willoughby. 340 pre-pay, high-frequency service, connects Chatswood with Bondi Junction via Town Hall. Metrobuses depart every 10 minutes during morning and afternoon peak periods, every 15 minutes during the day and every 20 minutes at night and on weekends. 343 buses run frequently from Chatswood to Kingsford via Martin Place & Museum Stations. Buses stop on the corner of Penshurst & Laurel Streets, 100 metres from the centre.

Other Information

WORK HEALTH & SAFETY
Covered shoes must be worn in all studios. No open-toed footwear is allowed in studios. The Willoughby Arts Centre, in compliance with the NSW Work Health & Safety Act, is committed to providing a safe and healthy workplace for its employees, teachers, students, hirers and visitors. To meet its obligations the WAC has an induction program to provide students with a knowledge of WH&S procedures at the WAC.

Student Amenities
The Willoughby Arts Centre provides professionally equipped studio space and some essential equipment for classes. There are three large painting and drawing studios, as well as ceramics, printmaking, jewellery and sculpture studios. Students are expected to provide their own art materials and consumables.

There is a cafe bar where coffee, tea and biscuits are available. In order to reduce our own costs and in an effort to be eco-friendly, we ask that you please bring your own cup. There are cafes nearby but you may prefer to bring your own food. We have a fridge and microwave for you to use and a sunny courtyard with seating. It is our policy that no food or drink is to be made in the studios or consumed near Work Health & Safety sensitive materials.

Membership
The Willoughby Arts Centre (WAC) is an independent not-for-profit art centre and workshop facility established by the late Joy Ewart with assistance from fellow artists and supporters in 1961 to promote and foster appreciation in the creative and visual arts. Membership is available to all and is separate from student enrolment into a class. Becoming a member of the Willoughby Arts Centre entitles you to many benefits. Visit the website or contact the office for more info.

Sessions

When	Time	Where	Session Notes
Wed 22 Jan 2025	10am - 4pm (UTC+11:00)	Print Studio - Willoughby Arts Centre
Thu 23 Jan 2025	10am - 4pm (UTC+11:00)	Print Studio - Willoughby Arts Centre