Lake Lines: Printmaking Inspired by Water, Land & Lore

Discover the stories, textures, and creatures of Lake Macquarie through the art of printmaking delivered by Canadian artist Indu Varma

Discover the stories, textures, and creatures of Lake Macquarie through the art of printmaking. In this hands‑on workshop with Canadian artist Indu Varma, you’ll explore simple printmaking techniques to create your own artwork inspired by the land, lake, and local wildlife.

Learn how to develop expressive marks, patterns, and layers using inks, tools, and print methods that bring the natural environment to life. From the laughing kookaburra to the shifting lines of the shoreline, you’ll transform elements of place into your own unique print.

The workshop begins with a relaxed conversation about the Lake Macquarie landscape and its local creatures, followed by simple idea‑mapping and sketching to shape each participant’s concept; Indu then demonstrates key printmaking techniques and offers time to experiment before everyone creates their final layered print, reflects on their work with small refinements, and concludes by sharing their finished artwork with the group.