Copper Etching with Damon Kowarsky

The NPW Newcastle Printmakers Workshop is Australias longest running open access workshops, established in 1979, and provides local practicing artists, students and beginners with access to equipment and work space. There are approximately 80 members and we run a variety of workshops and exhibitions each year.Ticket Policy:Most classes require a minimum number of participants to go ahead. This depends on a number of factors and the minimum is stated on the individual workshop booking page. In the event of the workshop being cancelled, your booking will be refunded in full.  In the case of you not being able to attend a workshop you will be refunded as follows:Cancellations less than 24 hours before and no-shows on the day will not be refunded and a credit or transfer will not be issued.Cancellations within 1 week will receive a 35% refund.Cancellations between 1 and 2 weeks of the workshop will receive a 50% refund.Cancellations more than two weeks before the workshop receive a full refund less any third party booking fee.If Newcastle Printmakers, or the student, has to cancel due to Covid lock downs enforced after booking, a refund will be issued. This may be for a whole course, if there is more than one class in the course, dependant upon whether the course has started. For example if we go into lock down part way through a 5 week workshop a pro rata refund will be issued. Alternatively the student may chose to retain a credit for a future course with Newcastle Printmakers.

Newcastle Printmakers Workshop

Weekend workshop to learn the basics of intaglio printmaking [etching] on copper.

Tutor: Damon KowarskyDates: Saturday 7th and Sunday 8th MayTime: 10am - 4pmCost: $340 Non-Members | $320 current NPW Members.Bookings are required by 11th April, as this tutor is interstate.Enquiries: Damon 0422 902 892Venue: Newcastle Printmakers Workshop, 27 Popran Road, AdamstownOver two days participants will learn the basics of copper etching, including preparing plates, applying hard ground, etching with ferric chloride, simple aquatint (time permitting), and printing on cotton paper with high quality ink.Materials: Participants need to provide their own printing paper (this can be purchased from NPW directly if needed - cash on the day) and etching needles (Etching needle available on request for $5). All other materials are included (Copper plates, hard ground, etching ink, latex gloves and general consumables supplied).What students need to bring: participants must wear enclosed shoes and bring apron, safety glasses, printing paper [also available at NPW], working drawing or design for etching [plate size to be advised]. Also bring drinks and lunch. Covid Safety: Due to NPW’s Covid Policy the workshop will be sanitised prior to, during, and after the class. Participants must checkin, wash or sanitise their hands immediately upon entering the workshop and maintain physical distancing whenever possible during class. If you have COVID-19 symptoms, have visited a COVID case location, or have been directed to isolate, you must not attend class.This course requires a minimum of 6 participants to proceed. NB Bookings are required by 11th April, as this tutor is interstate.ABOUT THE TUTORDamon Kowarsky studied printmaking at Victorian College of the Arts and Glasgow School of Art. He has travelled extensively and exhibited in Australia, France, Pakistan, Japan, China, and the USA. Architecture and the colours of earth and sky inspire much of his work. His work can be seen at www.damon.tk and Instagram @damonkowarsky.

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