2027 Summer School

One- and two-day printmaking workshops throughout January, suitable for all experience levels, from complete beginners to experienced printmakers.

Venue: Warringah Printmakers Studio, corner of Lovette and Condamine Streets, Manly Vale

Times: 10am - 4pm each day

Bookings: Email the tutor directly using the contact listed for each workshop.

Timetable at a Glance

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*Note: Additional $50 membership fee applies for non-members

Woodcut and Watercolour: The Cressida Campbell Method
Tutor: Susan Baran
Dates: 2–3 January 2027
Time: 10am–4pm daily
Cost: $280 + $15 materials fee ($295 total)
Experience: All levels, including beginners
Bookings: Email Susan Baran at posslady2002@yahoo.com.au

Inspired by the innovative practice of acclaimed Australian artist and printmaker Cressida Campbell, this workshop explores the unique possibilities of combining woodblocks and watercolour to create beautiful, richly layered prints. Students will be guided through each stage of the process, learning how to carve, paint and prepare their woodblocks before printing by hand using a baren. During the workshop, each student will create and print two woodblocks, with the opportunity to explore further designs if time allows.

Woodcut & Watercolour - Student Artwork

Linocut & Etching Lino with Caustic Soda
Tutor: Kari Ferguson
Dates: 4–5 January 2027
Time: 10am–4pm daily
Cost: $280 + $30 materials fee ($310 total)
Experience: All levels, including beginners
Bookings: Email Kari Ferguson at mammakars@yahoo.com.au

In this two-day lino printing workshop, you’ll learn to carve your own lino blocks and explore different printing techniques, using both the printing press and hand-printing with a baren. You’ll also learn how to safely etch lino blocks using caustic soda to create unique textures and exciting print effects. This workshop offers the opportunity to experiment, develop new skills and explore the creative possibilities of lino printing.

Linocut & Etching Lino - Kari Ferguson

Collagraph, Carborundum and Woodcut
Tutor: Susan Baran
Dates: 7–8 January 2027
Time: 10am–4pm daily
Cost: $280 + $12 materials fee ($292 total)
Experience: All levels, including beginners
Bookings: Email Susan Baran at posslady2002@yahoo.com.au

Explore a range of collagraph techniques using a variety of materials and mediums, alongside carborundum applied to thin woodblocks. Combine collagraph processes with woodcut techniques, experimenting with both relief and intaglio printing to discover a rich variety of textures, marks and printed effects. Through hands-on exploration and experimentation, participants will have the opportunity to develop their own approaches to printing and create exciting, varied results.

Collagraph, Carborundun and Woodcut

Mokuhanga – Japanese Woodblock
Contemporary Applications: Carving & Printing
Tutor: Rosanna Jurisevic
Dates: Choose either 9–10 January or 16–17 January 2027. These are two separate two-day workshops.
Time: 10am–4pm daily
Cost: $280 + $40 materials fee ($320 total)
Experience: All levels, including beginners and returning students
Bookings: Email Rosanna Jurisevic at printstudio@live.com.au, specifying your preferred weekend.

Mokuhanga, or traditional Japanese woodblock printing, is a centuries-old art form that emphasises craftsmanship, sustainability and simplicity. Unlike Western woodblock printing, which often relies on oil-based inks and mechanical printing presses, Mokuhanga uses hand tools, water-based inks and natural materials.

Mokuhanga - Rosana Jurisevic

Cyanotype
Tutor: Kari Ferguson
Date: 11 January 2027
Time: 10am–4pm
Cost: $140 + $15 materials fee ($155 total)
Experience: All levels, including beginners
Bookings: Email Kari Ferguson at mammakars@yahoo.com.au

Discover the magic of cyanotype in this creative one-day workshop. Experiment with everyday objects like lace, flowers and leaves, as well as photographic images on transparencies, to create striking, unique blue images. Explore the interplay of light, shadow, texture and composition as you transform simple materials into beautiful, atmospheric artworks. A day of creative exploration, experimentation and unexpected results. No experience necessary, just curiosity and a willingness to play!

Cyanotype - Student Image

Recycled Drypoint Printmaking
Tutor: Kari Ferguson
Date: 12 January 2027
Time: 10am–4pm
Cost: $140 + $15 materials fee ($155 total)
Experience: All levels, including beginners
Bookings: Email Kari Ferguson at mammakars@yahoo.com.au

Discover the fun of printmaking in this hands-on creative workshop! Using recycled materials such as TetraPak cartons and old CDs, you’ll learn the art of drypoint etching and create your own unique, original prints. Explore the processes of etching, inking and printing while giving everyday materials a new lease on life. A playful and creative way to experiment with printmaking, embrace recycling and take home your very own handmade artworks.

Recycled Drypoint Printmaking - Student Arworks