Lino Cut - Colour methods - Term Two
May
8
to Jun 12

Lino Cut - Colour methods - Term Two

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Friday 8th, 15th, 22nd, May and 5th, 12th June, 10am to 12.30pm

Over Five weeks on Friday morning learn how to design and cut a multi colour reduction cut Lino print and multi block coloured prints. Suitable for beginners and for those who have been wanting to give colour printing a try. Each week we will cut and print a different colour. Reduction cutting uses the same piece of Lino to print each colour, reducing the surface/printing area of the block by further carving. Multi block uses a seperate piece of Lino for each colour. Learn about registration methods, use different printing presses to suit your work. This will be a fun way to learn in a professional printmaking studio. Lino, inks and paper supplied. Tools will be available to use in the studio, feel free to bring your own.

Cost: $325

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Print Social - Lino Skills on Fridays
Jun
5
1:00 PM13:00

Print Social - Lino Skills on Fridays

Friday 5th June. 1pm to 4pm

Suitable for anyone who has done a class or workshop in the past few years at Moving Creature Studio and wants to practice their lino cutting and printing skills.

Bring your own lino, paper, ink and cutting tools. John will be able to advise you about the different ways to approach your project and guide you on the way. Rollers and Presses are available for you to use as well as newsprint for proofing.

It is the perfect time to learn more about how to cut a Lino and print using one of our presses

Cost: $50 per participant.

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Treasures from the Sea: A Painting Workshop
Jun
6
10:00 AM10:00

Treasures from the Sea: A Painting Workshop

Saturday 6th June, 10am to 12.30pm

With Averill Lawler @averilllawlwerart

In this workshop we will draw our inspiration from treasures from the sea. From the undulating sculptural forms of seaweeds, to the curved beauty of molluscs and pale parched twists of driftwood. This is a workshop for beach combers and sea lovers! You might be a beginner or an artist who would like to carve out some time for your own creativity.  We use ink and gouache paints to create a beautiful work on paper.

Cost: $90 per person

Includes all art materials, tuition and morning tea.

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Open Session on Wednesday in June
Jun
10
11:00 AM11:00

Open Session on Wednesday in June

Open Sessions in June. Wednesday 10th. 11am to 3pm

Open Sessions are for experienced printmakers who can work on their project independently. Bring your own project, paper, ink and matrix. Open sessions are a shared space and suitable for preparing for printing, proofing and printing small editions. It is also a good time to come and see what the studio has to offer and where you might fit in. There is usually a coffee on the go and something to eat with it. Experienced screen printers use the time for cleaning and prepping screens. Screen printing is often done in a private session due to space restrictions.

Cost: Members $15, Non Members $35.

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Print Social - Lino Skills on Fridays
Jun
12
1:00 PM13:00

Print Social - Lino Skills on Fridays

Friday 12th June. 1pm to 4pm

Suitable for anyone who has done a class or workshop in the past few years at Moving Creature Studio and wants to practice their lino cutting and printing skills.

Bring your own lino, paper, ink and cutting tools. John will be able to advise you about the different ways to approach your project and guide you on the way. Rollers and Presses are available for you to use as well as newsprint for proofing.

It is the perfect time to learn more about how to cut a Lino and print using one of our presses

Cost: $50 per participant.

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Open Session on Wednesday in June
Jun
17
11:00 AM11:00

Open Session on Wednesday in June

Open Sessions in June. Wednesday 17th. 11am to 3pm

Open Sessions are for experienced printmakers who can work on their project independently. Bring your own project, paper, ink and matrix. Open sessions are a shared space and suitable for preparing for printing, proofing and printing small editions. It is also a good time to come and see what the studio has to offer and where you might fit in. There is usually a coffee on the go and something to eat with it. Experienced screen printers use the time for cleaning and prepping screens. Screen printing is often done in a private session due to space restrictions.

Cost: Members $15, Non Members $35.

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Print Social - Lino Skills on Fridays
Jun
19
1:00 PM13:00

Print Social - Lino Skills on Fridays

Friday 19th June. 1pm to 4pm

Suitable for anyone who has done a class or workshop in the past few years at Moving Creature Studio and wants to practice their lino cutting and printing skills.

Bring your own lino, paper, ink and cutting tools. John will be able to advise you about the different ways to approach your project and guide you on the way. Rollers and Presses are available for you to use as well as newsprint for proofing.

It is the perfect time to learn more about how to cut a Lino and print using one of our presses

Cost: $50 per participant.

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Open Session on Wednesday in June
Jun
24
11:00 AM11:00

Open Session on Wednesday in June

Open Sessions in June. Wednesday 24th. 11am to 3pm

Open Sessions are for experienced printmakers who can work on their project independently. Bring your own project, paper, ink and matrix. Open sessions are a shared space and suitable for preparing for printing, proofing and printing small editions. It is also a good time to come and see what the studio has to offer and where you might fit in. There is usually a coffee on the go and something to eat with it. Experienced screen printers use the time for cleaning and prepping screens. Screen printing is often done in a private session due to space restrictions.

Cost: Members $15, Non Members $35.

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Print Social - Lino Skills on Fridays
Jun
26
1:00 PM13:00

Print Social - Lino Skills on Fridays

Friday 26th June. 1pm to 4pm

Suitable for anyone who has done a class or workshop in the past few years at Moving Creature Studio and wants to practice their lino cutting and printing skills.

Bring your own lino, paper, ink and cutting tools. John will be able to advise you about the different ways to approach your project and guide you on the way. Rollers and Presses are available for you to use as well as newsprint for proofing.

It is the perfect time to learn more about how to cut a Lino and print using one of our presses

Cost: $50 per participant.

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Learn Printmaking - Non Toxic Intaglio
Aug
7
to Sep 18

Learn Printmaking - Non Toxic Intaglio

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Fridays 10.00am to 12.30pm. 7th, 14th, 21st, 28th August and 11th and 18th September. (Note No class 4th Sept)

Learn Printmaking - Six weeks of learning about printing with Dry point and Collagraphs.

During these classes we will cover Drypoint - Scratching an image directly into a plate using both plastic and metal plates. Learn about the use of different tools, plates and inks. Collagraph - using cardboard plates we will scratch and tear into the surface of the cardboard plates that we prepare together. On other plates we will add material to create an image. we will also use some Tetra Pak plates.

The classes are divided into two methods using an intaglio process, both are non toxic (no acid). To get the most out of these classes it will be best to do the whole 6 weeks and if unable to do that, discuss with John about doing three consecutive weeks to learn about at least one of the printmaking methods.

For a weekly outline of what will be covered contact John

Cost: For all six classes $390 or 1-5 classes is $75 per class. All materials supplied.

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Lino Cut Mini Masterclass with Rona Green
Oct
17
10:00 AM10:00

Lino Cut Mini Masterclass with Rona Green

10am – 12pm, Saturday 17th October, 2026.

Join Rona for a lively, intensive morning session exploring the art of linocut printmaking. The class will include discussion of inspirations, concept development, tools, materials and equipment. Attendees will be guided through a step-by-step overview of Rona’s technical process, covering preparation, carving, printing, hand colouring, and producing a finished edition.

Bring along a notebook and any questions you have about troubleshooting. You’ll take away a load of tips and tricks, as well as resource sheets and a goodie bag.

Rona Green is an artist known for her distinctive figurative hand coloured linocut prints. Drawing on over 30 years of experience, she offers class attendees insight into both the craft of linocut printmaking and the imaginative world-building behind her work.

Morning tea included.

Maximum 12 places available.

Cost: $55 per person or $155 per person, including your choice of a special Rona Green limited edition mini linocut print.

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Open Session on Wednesday in May
May
27
11:00 AM11:00

Open Session on Wednesday in May

Open Sessions in May. Wednesday 27th. 11am to 3pm

Open Sessions are for experienced printmakers who can work on their project independently. Bring your own project, paper, ink and matrix. Open sessions are a shared space and suitable for preparing for printing, proofing and printing small editions. It is also a good time to come and see what the studio has to offer and where you might fit in. There is usually a coffee on the go and something to eat with it. Experienced screen printers use the time for cleaning and prepping screens. Screen printing is often done in a private session due to space restrictions.

Cost: Members $15, Non Members $35.

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Print Social - Lino Skills on Fridays
May
22
1:00 PM13:00

Print Social - Lino Skills on Fridays

Friday 22nd May. 1pm to 4pm

Suitable for anyone who has done a class or workshop in the past few years at Moving Creature Studio and wants to practice their lino cutting and printing skills.

Bring your own lino, paper, ink and cutting tools. John will be able to advise you about the different ways to approach your project and guide you on the way. Rollers and Presses are available for you to use as well as newsprint for proofing.

It is the perfect time to learn more about how to cut a Lino and print using one of our presses

Cost: $50 per participant.

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Mokulito - Wood Lithography
Apr
9
to Apr 11

Mokulito - Wood Lithography

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Held over two mornings - Thursday 9th and Saturday 11th April, 9.30 am to 12.30pm

Mokulito is a form of lithography using plywood panels (plate) for creating the matrix. Oil based drawing materials are applied to the plate and the plate is then covered in Gum Arabic. After being left to dry it is washed off, inked up and printed on an etching press. The result looks like a lithographic print often with a wood grain showing through. Because wood is an organic substance, the image changes slightly each time the plate is printed, meaning that editions are small and variable. The advantage of using wood as the printing matrix is the possibility of combining mokulito with woodcut to produce contrasting sharp lines.

Cathryn McCarthy Ross has studied and practiced Mokulito in both Canada and Tasmania.

The workshop will happen over two morning sessions. The first Thursday 9th April and the second on Saturday 11th April. The first part will be a demonstration of the process with opportunity to test out some materials before drawing up a plate yourself and coating it with the Gum Arabic. The plates are left to cure ready for the following Saturday when we will be printing.

Class size limited to 6 participants.

This workshop has finished. Please contact us if you are interested in another workshop in 2027.

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Printmaking Taster
Feb
6
to Mar 6

Printmaking Taster

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Fridays: February 6th, 13th, 20th and March 6th. 10am to 12.30pm

Over four weeks try out a Mono print, Drypoint, Lino cut and a Screen print. Using small images or pre-prepared images. Each week will be an introduction to a different printmaking process. It is a great way to learn a little bit about printmaking. Mono printing involves rolling up a surface with ink and drawing directly into the ink to remove it, paper is place over the top and rubbed down to get a one off print. Drypoint is scratching directly into a recycled milk bottle plate, applying ink and printing through an etching press. To create a Lino print, an image is carved from a piece of linoleum then inked up and paper pressed on top. Screen printing involves a screen with a fine mesh attached and laying a stencil onto the screen that will allow ink to pass through parts of the cut out stencil and block other areas.

These classes have finished for 2026. Get in contact if you wish to join us for a similar workshops in 2027

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Drypoint - Intaglio without acid
Jun
21
10:00 AM10:00

Drypoint - Intaglio without acid

Saturday 21st June, 10am to 4 pm

Drypoint is a non toxic intaglio process. Simply scratch an image directly onto a plate using a sharp implement (often a special tool). Apply an ink then carefully remove the excess with a woven cloth (tarlatan). Finally print the plate and moistened paper through an “etching” press under pressure.

We will work on 3 different plates, so you will take home 3 different prints. An excellent introduction to part of the intaglio printing process. Warm up during the winter solstice by printing!

This Workshop has finished. Get in touch if you would like to see another in 2026

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Screen printing - prep a screen ready to print
May
21
to May 28

Screen printing - prep a screen ready to print

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Wednesday 21st and 28th May. 5.30 pm to 8.30 pm

Over two evenings learn to coat a screen with light sensitive emulsion, expose your design onto the screen and print.

Great for printing a one colour design onto paper or fabric. Bring your design as a print out or draw it up during the first session.

Suitable for beginners or anyone needing a little guidance.

Supplied: Screen for use in studio, emulsion, inks, paper. BYO. Fabric - eg t-shirt or patch.

This workshop has finished. Available for groups of 4 participants or more as a private class. Contact John for more details.

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Introduction to Oil Painting Workshop
Mar
23
9:00 AM09:00

Introduction to Oil Painting Workshop

Introduction to Oil Painting Workshop

Sunday 23 March, 9am to 1pm

Tutor: Averill Lawler @averilllawlerart

In this workshop we will cover the basics of oil painting including colour mixing, working with a limited palette, types of brushes, supports and painting techniques. You will have the chance to learn as you produce a still life study in oil paints.

This workshop is perfect for beginners and those who would like to learn more about the beautiful vibrant medium of oil paint.

$120 includes all art materials, tuition, oil painting notes and morning tea.

This workshop has finished - get in touch if you would like to see it again
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Introduction to Lithography - Tusche
Jun
22
to Jul 6

Introduction to Lithography - Tusche

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Saturdays 22nd June and 6th July, 10 am to 1pm then a printing time to be negotiated

Introduction to Lithography - Tusche.

Lithography is a great printmaking medium for those who love to draw. Learn about drawing/painting with Lithographic Tusche ink. It is a greasy ink that when placed in a puddle of water will leave tide lines (reticulation) on the stone . The stone is then processed and left to sit for a while. Then we will print using our beautiful old hand cranked Litho Press, rolling ink on with leather rollers and sponging down the stone between each application of ink. The first session will cover Tusche variations and applying it to a stone and then letting it dry. The second session will cover the processing of the stone ready for printing. Printing time will be negotiated.

Note: this process will use a very small amount of acid, white spirits and bitumen. Please consider this if you have sensitivities towards chemical odours.

All materials for preparation, drawing and printing will be supplied.
It is recommended that you bring a pair of rubber gloves and apron or shirt that can get inky.

This workshop has finished - please get in touch if you would like to be part of a future Lithography workshop.

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Print like Ethel and Eveline
Nov
11
10:00 AM10:00

Print like Ethel and Eveline

Image: Ethel Spowers, School is out, 1936

Saturday 11th November. 10 am to 4pm

Ethel Spowers and Eveline Syme were pivotal artists in the emergence of Modernism in Australia. Both studied at the Grosvenor School of Modern Art in the 1920’s, prints from this school are remarkable for the movement in the imagery. They were amongst a group of women who were trailblazers when introducing colour linocuts to Australia. A travelling exhibition of their prints has been touring around Australia during the past few years.

Using multi block colour printing this workshop will explore how Ethel and Eveline designed their images to create beautiful movement and colour. Some pre cut blocks will be used and an opportunity to cut and print your own addition to an image will help understand the process.

Suitable to those with lino cutting skills who wish to do some cutting and printing. Also suitable to beginners who wish to learn the beginnings of a complex skill. Option of a simpler task is available for beginners.

All tools, lino, ink and paper supplied for the workshop. You will get to take a print home with you.

Morning tea treat from the CWA, Tea and/or Coffee supplied. BYO Lunch or purchase from nearby shops.

This workshop has finished contact John if you would like to see it happen again.

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Jun
1
to Jun 22

Mezzotint - four sessions

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Mezzotint printmaking involves moving a tool called a ‘rocker’ across a plate in a rocking motion at least twelve times… this can take a minimum of one to two hours or a lot longer depending on the size of the plate. The rocker is creating small burrs on the plate that when finished will create a velvet black background tone. The image is then created by scraping back the burrs with a scraper and burnisher to make smooth areas which will appear as a light area. Depending on how much of the burr is scraped away influences the tonal range from dark black to white.

This method is a time consuming, physical process that holds a special place in the world of printmaking. The prints are beautiful and hard to recreate in any other method…. but there is a reason that not everyone pursues this method… it takes a lot of patience.

These sessions will cover preparing the plate edges, rocking the plate, scraping and burnishing the image and printing. We will be working with small plates for those who are new to mezzotint and for those who have tried before we can negotiate a larger plate. The images will be experimental and we will learn together and for those who get hooked, it will be the start of an addictive journey. We will also experiment with a DIY rocker that is a little bit quicker to use.

Class finished - Get in touch if you are interested in doing some mezzotint.

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