Bribie Island workshop for Impress Printmakers

Recently artist Wayne Singleton completed a workshop for Impress Printmakers at Bribie Island in Queensland. The workshop was a complete success. Great participants , all worked hard and had a good time. At an Impress workshop you will learn excellent new skills with enthusiastic professional tutors.  Impress has workshops coming up for the substation location however we also provide off site gems according to need. Participation in workshops is a great way to meet other members and expand your art practice in a supportive and inclusive environment so why not join us today to enjoy the member discounts & working within our new space.

Hello Sunshine

Well i don't know about you but i am relieved to leave my suffering umbrella at home & venture out into the sun! All this rain & staying in may have its benefits though.  Perhaps its given you lots of printmaking ideas & now you really want to get into it again! The year is still young, the inks will dry quicker now  too. Impress Printmakers has  further workshops scheduled for Warilda street; they run from 10am until 4pm so it gives you lots of time to ask questions & work with professional tutors. Here is whats coming up.

MAR 24th Aluminium Etching Carolyn McKenzie Craig

This is a great starter workshop for those with little or no etching experience, or for those who would like to learn a new low-toxic technique. It will provide participants with a thorough grounding in how to create aluminium etchings using a low-toxic solution. Participants will learn safe and professional techniques for preparing a plate, creating line and tone, setting an etching press, inking and printing a plate. All students will receive one-on-one tuition in a friendly, small-group environment and will leave with a resolved image and the skills to advance to further workshops. Cost $110 Members & $130 Non Impress members Email karenworkshopco@gmail.com to book & pay or www.impress.org.au

APRIL 13 & 14^TH Beginners Screenprint w Gill Pyke

Want a comprehensive introduction to the Screen-Printing process then this workshop is for you. You will learn the basics of photo emulsion – from preparing images on transparent film, exposing artwork in a dark room and making the screen, the technique for applying the photo sensitive emulsion and the technique of stripping a screen ready for new artwork. This two-day workshop is an introduction to screen printing that will highlight the range of imagery that can be used to create prints including found objects (flat 2d objects such as feathers, doilies, lace, leaves and flora, ie anything flat that is NOT sharp), drawings, text and photographs. Printing methods will also be demonstrated for fabric and paper applications, as well as printing in 1 and 2 colours. Cost $180 Members & $220 Non members.
Email  karenworkshopco@gmail.com to book & pay or www.impress.org.au Cost $180 Members & $220 Non Impress members

April 21^st &28^th Advanced Screenprinting with Jenny Sanzaro Nishimura $180 members $220 non members

Want to expand your printmaking repertoire? Book now for the Next Impress Printmakers Studio workshop and enjoy 2 days of screenprinting with Jenny Sanzaro Nishimura.

Using autographic, photographic and digital imagery as well as found objects as sources of inspiration for screen printing;participants will create a set of images from 2 dimensional found and created image sources using multi-coloured printing and layering techniques.

Source material could be

Thin found objects (e.g. leaves, feathers, thin fabric, lace etc- nothing sharp)

Autographic marks drawn or painted onto drafting film with graphite (4-6B) block out pen, black or red permanent marker, opaque or Indian ink, tusche, water colour, or black crayon/litho pencil

B&W photo positives, CMYK separations of digital images, photocopied onto acetate film

This method is also great for screen printing hard-ground onto etching plates, for text/texture and photographic images

NEW WORKSHOPS

Happy New Year & NEW printmaking adventures with Impress !

Want to start with gr8 new work or simply play around with some ideas ? Then sign up today! Our first workshop is Drypoint & Collage with Carolyn McKenzie Craig JANUARY 27th!
Drypoint is a printmaking technique in the intaglio family where images are etched onto a plate using a sharp metal or diamond point. Produce original prints using metal, recycled plastic and paper packaging materials whilst integrating collage elements in this dynamic workshop with the expertise of Carolyn McKenzie Craig. A fun, interesting workshop where you will use the press & make a series of works!
cost $110 members & $130 nonmembers.Email karenworkshopco@gmail.com to secure your place. www.impress.org.au

Winter workshops

When it gets this cold in Queensland its time to get active &  PRINT! Why not come into the studio to warm up & explore all those wonderful ideas in your head. The big press & smallest of the presses are still there & ready for you.
Great news in store for all of you unable to come to any prior Impress activity as we have now scheduled extra workshops at Camp Hill to keep things going whilst we wait for the next exciting phase at Kedron.
Visit our workshops page here & email karenworkshopco@gmail.com to secure a place & support Impress too.
Here are some pics of the new studio whilst you decide on which workshops to do.

Lift

Looking at back door

Gallery

Lower ground (etching presses)

Lower ground

Drawing Workshop with Jude Roberts

Experience the Freedom of Drawing

Operation Enduring Freedom by Jude Roberts

Explore drawing techniques over two days; immerse in the possibility of marks instructed by Jude Roberts.The Drawing Experimental workshop encourages participants to experiment and search for various ways of seeing, drawing and thinking. The methods used present the ‘student’ with ways to express their own mark making. This is done by investigating different approaches to drawing including observational, conceptual and intuitive strategies. Conventional and unorthodox materials and tools are used and participants are encouraged to discover new ways of implementing them including the use of chance to create effects. Materials include charcoal, graphite, pencil, watercolour, gouache. During the workshop, examples of work from contemporary and historical artists are shown, but ideas are encouraged from personal experiences and thinking. Banishing the ‘inner critique’ and taking ‘risks’ in drawing is encouraged.

Our next workshop is  scheduled for March 24th & 25th. Price is members $180 non impress members $220. Email karenworkshopco@gmail.com visit www.impress.com to use paypal

Etching Weekend

ADVANCED ETCHING with Gwenn Tasker September 3rd & 4th

 Impress Printmakers Studio presents 2 Days of Experimental Etching September 3rd,4th
Using soft ground,sugarlift ,spitbiting, white ground or soap ground & multiple plate methods.
Immerse yourself in two days of working on zinc exploring the infinite possibilities of etching

with Gwenn Tasker who will guide you through the unique aesthetic qualities of the etching process .
Book Now at www.impress.org.au or with karenworkshopco@gmail.com

Members $170 Non member $200

Aluminium Etching Workshop AUGUST 21

IMPRESS PRINTMAKERS STUDIO WORKSHOP AUGUST 21
Introductory Aluminium Etching with Carolyn McKenzie-Craig
Participants will learn how to etch aluminium with a low toxic copper sulphate etch. Line, textures and tone will be covered as well as professional printing methods. This is a great workshop for the experimental printmaker as the medium lends itself to creative and conceptual approaches.
BOOK NOW karenworkshopco@gmail.com or www.impress.org.au
BLOG:http://impressprintmakersstudio.blogspot.com

Japanese Bone Clasp Box

The craft of box making has a long tradition in many cultures throughout the world.   On the 13th of August Amanda O'Sullivan will be conducting a workshop for Impress to teach you how to make Japanese Bone Clasp Box. A structure that is unique, strong & useful in the presentation of your works.

For members only $85 nonmembers $100.

Book Now karenworkshopco@gmail.com

Origami & the Art of Folded Books with Gill Pyke

Learn the basics of the origami process related to printmaking. Participants will learn the technique of dividing a sheet of paper into basic starting shapes, how to create neat precise folds, how to read folding diagrams and the tricks with folding different types and weights of paper.
A variety of models will be explored such as an 8 page booklet,boxes & envelopes;participants will also experiment & create a mock up of an artists book & case. Also there will be a focus on documenting your work for easy replication & techniques for transferring your designs to a printing plate will be demonstrated by Gill.  July 31. Members $85 Non Members $110
Book Now  & don't miss out!! Email karenworkshopco@gmail.com for payment options

Coptic Bookbinding Workshop With Amanda O’Sullivan

IMPRESS PRINTMAKERS STUDIO BRISBANE
Coptic Bookbinding Workshop With Amanda O’Sullivan
23 JULY,2011
Members $85 $100 Non member
BOOK NOW karenkaese@yahoo.com
Make a journal, compile your prints into a book or create a form of your imagining!
Coptic Bookbinding is beautiful, strong , adaptable & easy to learn
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Coptic Bookbinding with Amanda O'Sullivan

Coptic Binding Workshop

Don't let the winter blues get you down. Sign up for a book binding workshop with Impress on the 23 July with Amanda O'Sullivan. One Day to explore the potential of the Coptic bookbinding technique & create an artist book, journal and more. Taking Bookings now email karenkaese@yahoo.com & visit our spotlight page to see examples of Amanda's  work.