Casual students

Class fees:

2 day weekend $140
1 day weekend $70

To register, see the Casual Students page for information.

Class times

All weekend classes run from 10am - 5pm.

Classes begin the end of Week 1 and finish the end of Week 8 of term.

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Drypoint and the Figure

Date: July 31 and August 1

Tutor: Marci Tackett

Studio: Printmaking G1.15

Maximum number of students: 15

Description:
Drypoint is a very direct method of printmaking which can lend itself to expressive, gestural lines or to grunty, laboured ones. Come and explore it's mark-making potential! We will learn the basics of the technique and then you will have the opportunity to create your plates directly from the model. Suitable for all levels. Note: this is not an instructional figure drawing class.

Content:
* Introduction to drypoint
* Half-day with a model
* Time to ink and print
* Discussion of end results

Objectives:
* To learn the techniques involved with creating a drypoint print
* To explore various types of mark-making
* To create plates in a figure drawing context
* To let go and have fun!

Outcomes:
* Skills in drypoint printmaking
* An understanding of the mark-making potential of drypoint.
* A series of works relating to the figure

Required materials

sharp, scratchy things that will make marks on a plastic or aluminium plate
smooth printmaking paper (incisioni) - number of sheets dependent upon how large you plan to work.
tablex paper for proofing
drypoint tools

Cost to student:
$30 for inks, supplies and plates

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Registration form: Weekend Term 3 2010