Learn printmaking using perspex plates.This workshop will explore the exciting method of printing from perspex plates. Artist and teacher, Wim de Vos, is a painter, printmaker and sculptor who has developed a considerable repertoire of methods of making art. He will introduce students to methods of engraving into this common material in order to develop a plate for printing. I think of it as being rather similar to etching whereby acid is used to make indentations in a metal plate which is then inked up and prints made from it. But this engraving and printing method is much easier and will have you achieving great results quickly. I think that Wim's method would be called drypoint. I shall have to ask him if that is correct! A tropical theme will be explored working with line and light and dark tones.
1. Drawing with an etching needle to make an engraving into a Perspex plate. |
LOCATION of this printmaking workshop is in the old sugar wharf in Port Douglas.
