Printmaking Intermediate
Introduction:
This intermediate-level printmaking course invites students to deepen their understanding of printmaking techniques through the exploration of both etching and relief printing processes. Building on prior printmaking experience, students will refine their technical skills while experimenting with a range of materials, tools, and approaches to create dynamic and expressive prints and print editions.
The course will introduce both traditional and contemporary printmaking methods, including varied inking techniques, stencils, texture creation, and layered image-making processes. Students will expand their knowledge of etching, focusing on plate preparation, tonal development, and the creation of rich surfaces and imagery.
In addition, students will explore relief printmaking with a focus on lino reduction printing, learning how to develop multi-layered compositions through progressive carving and printing techniques. Emphasis will be placed on composition, texture, colour layering, and the development of individual visual language across both intaglio and relief processes.
Throughout the course, students will be encouraged to experiment, combine techniques, and push beyond traditional approaches to create visually engaging and technically ambitious works.
What to bring
- Apron
- Gloves
- Pencil and paper
- Lunch and refreshments
Important information
Once your enrolment is completed you will receive a confirmation email. This email will include your receipt and inform you of the dates, times and venue for your course. It will also let you know of anything you need to take to class with you.
Please make sure that you give us a valid email address and mobile number as any course changes will be communicated via sms or email.
Students are required to be 15 years old and above at the time of enrolment.
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With small class sizes for a better learning experience, our courses can fill up fast, but they also need a minimum number of enrolments to run, so avoid disappointment and enrol early!
Tutor Profile:
Rachel Dun
Rachel is an experienced printmaker with over 25 years of dedicated practice, exploring a wide range of techniques within the medium. Having lived in the Byron Shire region for the past 30 years—first in Huonbrook and now in Brunswick Heads—her artistic work is deeply connected to and inspired by the surrounding landscape.
Holding a Degree in Visual Arts with a specialisation in printmaking, Rachel brings both technical expertise and a strong conceptual approach to her work. She is passionate about sharing her extensive knowledge, and is committed to fostering creativity in others.
Through her proposed courses, Rachel aims to provide students with a comprehensive and hands-on introduction to printmaking. Participants will learn essential techniques, develop their own visual language, and gain confidence in experimenting with different processes. Emphasising both skill-building and creative exploration, Rachel will guide students to discover that the possibilities within printmaking are truly limitless.
