This 3 day workshop will focus on allowing participants to adapt their existing practice from single plate etching to multi coloured images. The following aspects will be covered:

1. How to transfer from the darkest (master) plate to the other 3 plates
2. How to separate colours and divide between the plates in order to build up a rich layering of colours that work together in unison for richness, density and a vibrant result.
3. More specific technical aspects such as registration, mixing colour, wiping, control of plate tone and many other detailed ways of achieving better control over the production of consistent and strong prints will be covered.

– Please bring your own printmaking materials – such as etching tools paper, Color inks, tarlatan, roulette, drypoint needle, silk rags (for wiping plates) and 4 copper plates (about 20×15 cm). More specific details will be forwarded on enrolment.

– Maximum of 6-8 participants, with priority for members.

– Workshop fees: Members, A$480. Non-members, A$500. For each non-member, $20 of the $500 fee will be paid to Bittondi for one year of Associate Membership. A non-refundable deposit of $100 is required to secure your place.

To book your place and for payment details please email Stephen Lawlor at slawlorart@gmail.com

Stephen Lawlor was born in Dublin in 1958. He lectured at IADT, in printmaking and drawing (1991-97) and was chairman of Graphic Studio Dublin, (2000-05). He has worked at print studios internationally including: Guanlan, China, Galleri Astley, Sweden, Jyvaskyla Centre for Print, Finland, Paupers Press, London & Hampton Editions, USA. He won 1st prize at New Grounds International Print, Albuquerque NM, USA in 2013 and joint 1st at Adogi, 35th Miniprint International, Cadaques, Spain in 2015. More information about Stephen can be found on his website