Beginner Drypoint Printmaking Workshop

Drypoint is an intaglio printmaking method that involves scratching an image into a plate with a pointed tool. These lines create a burr that holds ink and gives the resulting prints a velvety or fuzzy appearance.

In keeping with the Waste to Art Exhibition this beginner’s Drypoint printmaking workshop will be using eco-friendly tetra packs as a printing plate. Participants will explore, experiment, and gain fundamental understanding and skills needed to create a print. This workshop is suitable for adults and young people over 12 years old.

Printmaking techniques and processes include:

• Use mark making techniques line, hatching, cross hatching and stippling to create simple yet interesting designs.
• Transfer and incise image into the plate.
• Register plate and paper.
• Ink and wipe the plate.
• Print plate.

Although all materials are provided participants are encouraged to bring along their own small sketches / images to create unique designs that can be traced onto an A6 (105mm x 148mm) size tetra plate. Basic drawing skills are an advantage but not essential as some design stimulus and stencils will be available.

Limited to 8 people only - registrations are essential.

Time: 10.00am to 2pm
When: Saturday 21 November, 2026
Cost: $35; registration required. 

What to bring

• Make sure you come in comfortable clothing and covered shoes are a must. 
• Water bottle

• Gatakers Artspace cannot accept responsibility for any changes in personal circumstances. Missed workshops or change of mind are at your own expense.
• If a participant chooses to cancel their confirmed registration, or cannot or does not attend the workshop, the following will apply:
• The registered participant may invite another person to substitute their place in the workshop (in which they are registered) at any time at no charge;
• If notice is received 2 or less days from the scheduled starting date, a refund will not be offered.
• If a workshop is cancelled by Gatakers Artspace a full refund or a reschedule will be provided. Gatakers Artspace will endeavour to advise participants of cancellation at least 48 hours prior to workshop.