Intensive Linocut Printmaking Workshop with Sally Caston

Event Date: Sun 12 Nov

Event Time: 10:00AM - 3:00PM

Event Location: Art Studio

Event Type: Workshops

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Inspired by the exhibition of works by Barbara Hanrahan Bee-stung lips.

Join Adelaide based artist Sally Caston as you explore Hanrahan’s techniques, understand her processes and then create artwork inspired by the exhibition.

In this hands-on workshop, you will learn how to design, carve and print a lino block. Working solvent-free, you will develop a small body of work and take home your lino block, a collection of prints and the skills to carve and print at home.  

Working in a studio environment across the day you will learn practical relief printing and linocut techniques, including Lino block preparation, cutting techniques, paper handling, how to use a press. Across the afternoon session you will be developing a second colour or plate to print with your block you prepared in the morning session.  

All the while discussing different approaches to this technique adopted by range of artists, Sally will highlight ways you can realise your own creative ideas using the simple yet powerful medium of linocuts. 

You are welcome to bring along 1 x image: 10 x 10 cm. There will also be time in class to develop your imagery. 

What to bring: 
*Notebook and pen for jotting down information
*Some references i.e. photos, drawings, ideas.
*Lunch

All other materials supplied.
Suitable for ages 18+.

COST: $150/$140 conc.

Please call The Riddoch on 08 8721 2563 to book your place (please note: bookings are not taken through social media as payment is required at time of booking).
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Meet Sally!

Sally Caston is a passionate and enthusiastic tutor specialising in printmaking, illustration and design. Her special power has always been an ability to use her easy-going personality to translate a sometimes difficult process. From clarity comes understanding, and understanding leads to knowledge. Knowledge leads to success! 
 
Whilst her teaching is informal but instructional, her aim is to bring out everyone’s creativity in an encouraging and friendly atmosphere. Having studied design and illustration at art college, she has worked as a graphic artist for many years. Now dividing her time between teaching and pursuing her own work, with involvement in exhibitions, studio trials and private commissions.