Rings Road Art Studio - Printmaking for Beginners

Rings Road Art Studio
Printmaking for Beginners – 8 week course. Commencing Saturday 13 February and continues through to 2 April 2016.

In this 8 week course, students will be guided through the basic foundations of printmaking. Via practical demonstrations, students will experiment with lino and woodblock printing techniques, ways of etching and working with copper, monotype prints, and experiment with colour reduction. The course allows students to create their own limited edition set of artist prints created with a method of their choosing, as well as develop a portfolio of experiments demonstrating their knowledge in the different ways of printing, and image reproduction. The course will encourage students to conduct visual and technical investigation of the aesthetic possibilities offered by the printmaking process itself.

For course registration details contact Rings Road Art Studio:
Studio Address: 1 Rings Road, Moorabbin 3189
Phone: (03) 9553 5536
Website: http://www.ringsroadartstudio.com.au

Rings Road Art Studio - Drawing and Painting for Juniors 8-12 Years

Rings Road Art Studio
Drawing and Painting for Juniors 8-12 years – 9 week course. Commencing Tuesday 2 February and continues through to 29 March 2016.

This  ongoing  art course for young people will focus on learning the fundamental aspects and principles of art making. This ongoing art course aims to provide a fun and friendly environment whilst exploring techniques of basic drawing and painting. Classes will also promote confidence and individual expression, and allow students to experiment with different mediums. Media used will include: pencil; charcoal and compressed charcoal; soft and hard dry pastel; oil pastel; pen and wash; ink; watercolour, acrylic and oil paints; collage; mixed media; clay; and basic printing tools such as drypoint and mono printing.
The juniors’ course can be ongoing and provide a pathway into the school’s Folio Preparation classes.


For course registration details contact Rings Road Art Studio:
Studio Address: 1 Rings Road, Moorabbin 3189
Phone: (03) 9553 5536
Website: http://www.ringsroadartstudio.com.au

Rings Road Art Studio - Drawing and Painting for Juniors 8-12 Years

Rings Road Art Studio
Drawing and Painting for Juniors 8-12 years – 9 week course. Commencing Tuesday 6 October and continues through to 1 December 2015.

This  ongoing  art course for young people will focus on learning the fundamental aspects and principles of art making. This ongoing art course aims to provide a fun and friendly environment whilst exploring techniques of basic drawing and painting. Classes will also promote confidence and individual expression, and allow students to experiment with different mediums. Media used will include: pencil; charcoal and compressed charcoal; soft and hard dry pastel; oil pastel; pen and wash; ink; watercolour, acrylic and oil paints; collage; mixed media; clay; and basic printing tools such as drypoint and mono printing.
The juniors’ course can be ongoing and provide a pathway into the school’s Folio Preparation classes.


For course registration details contact Rings Road Art Studio:
Studio Address: 1 Rings Road, Moorabbin 3189
Phone: (03) 9553 5536
Website: http://www.ringsroadartstudio.com.au

Rings Road Art Studio - Silk Cut Award 2015 for Linocut Prints Finalists

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Rings Road Art Studio students collaborative print ‘The Masterpieces’ is to be included in the exhibition of finalists (Student section) in the 2015 Silk Cut Award for Linocut Prints which will be held at the Glen Eira City Council Gallery from the 5-20 September 2015.
 
The official opening will be held from 6.00 to 8.00 pm on Friday 4 September 2015 where the winners of the Silk Cut Grand Prize in the Open Section, Student Awards and the Purchase Prizes for the Silk Cut Foundation Collection will be announced

Rings Road Art Studio - Drawing and Painting for Juniors 8-12 Years

Rings Road Art Studio
Drawing and Painting for Juniors 8-12 years – 9 week course. Commencing Tuesday 15 July and continues through to 8 September 2015.

This  ongoing  art course for young people will focus on learning the fundamental aspects and principles of art making. This ongoing art course aims to provide a fun and friendly environment whilst exploring techniques of basic drawing and painting. Classes will also promote confidence and individual expression, and allow students to experiment with different mediums. Media used will include: pencil; charcoal and compressed charcoal; soft and hard dry pastel; oil pastel; pen and wash; ink; watercolour, acrylic and oil paints; collage; mixed media; clay; and basic printing tools such as drypoint and mono printing.
The juniors’ course can be ongoing and provide a pathway into the school’s Folio Preparation classes.


For course registration details contact Rings Road Art Studio:
Studio Address: 1 Rings Road, Moorabbin 3189
Phone: (03) 9553 5536
Website: http://www.ringsroadartstudio.com.au

La Trobe University, Bendigo - 2 day Workshop

Antonietta will be conducting a two-day introduction workshop for etching using the saline/copper sulphate method with aluminium and zinc plate at the Printmaking Studio, La Trobe Art Institute, La Trobe University, Bendigo.
The workshop will be held on Saturday 2 May 2015 and Sunday 3 May 2015 10:00am - 04:00 pm.
This is an introductory class taking a step-by-step approach in the preparation and use of copper sulphate with cooking salt (sodium chloride) as an etchant to use with zinc and aluminium plates.
The class will cover plate preparation, applications of grounds and printing techniques.
Workshop is open to all levels of experience. Materials supplied.
Cost: $200 (2 days). Registration closes Wednesday 29 April.
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Rings Road Art Studio - Beginner Printmaking Course

Rings Road Art Studio
Printmaking for Beginners – 8 week course. Commencing Tuesday 14 April and continues through to 2 June 2015.

In this 8 week course, students will be guided through the basic foundations of printmaking. Via practical demonstrations, students will experiment with lino and woodblock printing techniques, ways of etching and working with copper, monotype prints, and experiment with colour reduction. The course allows students to create their own limited edition set of artist prints created with a method of their choosing, as well as develop a portfolio of experiments demonstrating their knowledge in the different ways of printing, and image reproduction. The course will encourage students to conduct visual and technical investigation of the aesthetic possibilities offered by the printmaking process itself.

For course registration details contact Rings Road Art Studio:
Studio Address: 1 Rings Road, Moorabbin 3189
Phone: (03) 9553 5536
Website: http://www.ringsroadartstudio.com.au

Fire Station Print Studio - 1 day Workshop

This workshop was a great day with a wonderful group of people.
Here are two reviews of the day from the Fire Station Print Studio and Goldfields Printmakers.
Fire Station Print Studio
Introducing copper sulphate / salt mordant etching with zinc and aluminium plates
One day workshop Sunday 5 October 2014 (10am-4pm).

This one-day workshop is suitable for the beginner or the experienced printmaker who would like to introduce this non-toxic technique into their studios or school environments.
This is an introductory class taking a step-by-step approach in the preparation and use of copper sulphate with cooking salt (sodium chloride) as an etchant to use with zinc and aluminium plates. The class will also cover plate preparation, applications of grounds and printing techniques.
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