Tutor: Chris Clifton

Dates: January 9th and 10th (Saturday and Sunday)

Time: Saturday (8am – 2pm) and Sunday (9am – 3pm)

Cost: $240 Non-Members | $230 current NPW Members

Enquiries: printmaker.chris@gmail.com

Venues: Saturday: Mt. Sugarloaf, Sunday: Newcastle Printmakers Workshop, 27 Popran Road, Adamstown

Day 1 of the workshop will involve participants being out in the field where they will be able to produce graphic drawings on a large prepared aluminium plate. Drawings will be created using a sugar lift solution. Students will be encouraged to immerse themselves in the environment, gathering as much inspiration and drawings as possible to help build their image on Day 2. There will be a short bush walk to get to the site.

Day 2 of the workshop will see participants etch their plates they worked on out in the field and produce prints of their En Plein Air works. Students will also be able to further develop their prints based on drawings, materials and photographs collected in the field. We will also explore mono-printing and À la poupée techniques to add colour.

Previous experience in intaglio techniques is preferable, but not essential. Intermediate and beginning printmakers will benefit from this workshop.

A minimum of three participants are needed for this workshop to proceed.

Materials Fee: $30 per person – large plate, paper, and ink provided – to be paid cash on Day 1.

What students need to bring: pencils, pens, a decent paint brush, drawing paper; an easel if you prefer to work that way; walking shoes (sturdy), sun protection; MOZZIE REPELLENT, lunch, snacks and a drink . All supplies are provided for you to make a series of prints. However, it is encouraged that you also bring further smaller aluminium plates if you want to create more than one plate.

ABOUT THE TUTOR: Chris Clifton is a printmaker and photographer based here in Newcastle. He has completed Advanced Printmaking and Drawing courses at Newcastle Art School as well as a Diploma in Visual Arts (Printmaking and Photography). He has taught at high schools for a number of years and is currently balancing being a stay-at-home dad, Masters student and artist. Chris likes to combine a range of print and non-print mediums in order to explore human-nature relationships, critical theories and the illusive ‘boundaries’ we like to create between ourselves, others and the environment.

www.chrisclifton.com.au

Covid Safety: Due to NPW’s Covid Policy - this workshop is limited to 5 participants to ensure we comply with social distancing. The workshop will be sanitised prior to, during, and after the class. You are expected to bring your own disposable gloves to this workshop and follow the guidelines to ensure safety of other participants.