Pressless Printing

John Pratt

This hands-on printmaking workshop will introduce students to the possibilities inherent in the printed media. Through the use of handprinted relief prints, monotypes and stencils, the students will gain an introductory knowledge of what printmaking is and how the mechanically mediated mark is different from the direct mark of the artist. Students will be guided through the process of carving, printing and layering artworks in multiple colours, using soft materials, paper stencils and low-tech printing techniques. Students will be encouraged to address issues that are of concern to them and use these interesting, and often overlooked printmaking techniques to deliver their content.

About John

John Pratt is a highly regarded printmaker who has been exhibiting in Australia and internationally for more than thirty years. He recently retired from the ANU School of Art & Design where he taught for thirty years. Throughout that time John has maintained a strong involvement with community and collaborative projects, teaching art workshops for young people and many other community based arts programs.

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