Tetrapak Drypoint Printmaking Workshop

Create a small series of beautiful prints using this easy non-toxic etching technique.


Sandra Pearce

Sandra Pearce


 
Art from the Urban Wilderness
Art from the Urban Wilderness
5.0 (38)

4 hours Class size 1 to 10 guests

$150 - $165 (Afterpay available)
(Earlybird price of $150 applies if you book into a public session 30+ days ahead, otherwise $165 per guest when you book for 1 guest, $150/guest for 2+ guests)

Brisbane
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Craft
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Print Making
Explore the simple medium of drypoint intaglio printmaking using plates made from recycled drink packaging known as Tetra Pak.
Tetra Pak is a type of plasticized cardboard carton for juice and other liquids, folded from a single sheet into a box shape. They are usually lined with a thin sheet of aluminium, which we can use as our plate surface.
Working on Tetra Pak has similar qualities to traditional drypoint on plastic or metal but has the benefits of repurposing a waste material. The structure of the Tetra Pak packaging allows for more experimental approaches, including creating dark tones by stripping away the top layers of the material to expose the card underneath. The creases of the packaging can also be a feature of your design.
You’ll learn:
  • How to use the Tetra Pak packaging in interesting ways to create your drypoint plates
  • How to ink up the Tetra Pak plates, including tips and tricks to enhance your print and minimise accidental scratching
  • How to continue making and printing at home with kitchen equipment and recycled materials
For inks, we use low-toxic Akua Intaglio inks, which are soy-based with water wash-up, and we print onto artist-quality printmaking papers.
You’ll create a small edition of prints from your own drawing, copyright-free internet image, or photograph.

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Knowledge required
This workshop is suitable for all levels of art experience. Can’t draw? No worries! You just trace your image onto your plate.
 
What you'll get
The workshop fee includes all materials, including Tetra Pak, printmaking papers, inks, and use of all tools and equipment.
You will take home your completed plate and several prints, as well as the knowledge and skills to keep experimenting at home.
What to bring
  • Apron and nametag
  • Image - A simple line-based image, maximum size 10cm x 8cm (for example a bird, insect, flower). Sources could include a drawing, photograph, clip-art, antique engraving etc.
  • Notebook and pen
  • Snacks and drinks. Tea and coffee are provided.
Suitable for

This class is great for individuals and couples as well as for a date idea or hens party.

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Location

Hive Studios, Unit 13/10 Depot Street, Banyo QLD

Art from the Urban Wilderness is located at Hive Studios in the suburb of Banyo, 15 km from the centre of Brisbane City. By Car – via the Gateway Motorway, take Exit 112 at the Nudgee Service Centre. By Train – walk from Northgate Station (2 kilometres) or Banyo Station (1.2 kilometres) or catch an uber or taxi from the station (1-2 minutes drive).

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Your teacher

Sandra Pearce

Sandra Pearce


Sandra Pearce is a Brisbane/Meanjin based artist working with artist books, printed images and paper installations. Her art practice responds to ideas relating to nature-human conflicts, the impacts of urbanisation and the human manipulation of landscape.

Sandra has exhibited widely in both regional and private art galleries and has participated in several artist-in-residence programs including Curtin Springs (NT) and Cataract Gorge (TAS).




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Art from the Urban Wilderness
Art from the Urban Wilderness

5.0 (38)
female Women-owned

Art from the Urban Wilderness is a large community art studio located at Hive Studios in Banyo, northside Brisbane/Meanjin.
The studio was founded by artist Sandra Pearce in 2021, and specialises in printmaking, papermaking, drawing, sketching and artist books. We offer workshops, courses, social art days, and artist talk events.
Our mission is to build an inclusive art community that nurtures creative authenticity, confidence and resilience. We also believe in the power of art to break the cycle of disaffection towards nature, to enrich lives and inspire care for the environment.
Our studio is also available for hire for creative events, meetings, gatherings, and art workshops.

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