Explore our Upcoming Workshops
Baldessin Studio runs a range of workshops throughout the year led by specialist printmakers and artists. From introductory sessions to masterclasses, our workshops are delivered in small numbers by professional artists in their own right. We also offer individual, personalised tuition and technical assistance, booked by the hour or day, for a variety of project needs.
Foundations of Zinc Plate Etching: Weekend workshop with Robert Hails
Explore and produce stunning zinc plate etchings under the expert guidance of Robert Hails. This workshop is suitable for both beginners and experienced printmakers wanting to explore a new technique or extend their practice.
Introduction to Photopolymer Photogravure with Silvi Glattauer
Learn how to make and print photopolymer plates, in combination with digital photography, to create photogravure etchings.
Carborundum & Drypoint: A Comprehensive Two-Day Workshop with Barbie Kjar
Join Barbie Kjar in this weekend workshop to unravel the secrets of Carborundum printmaking using versatile acetate plates.
Solander Box Workshop: Make Your Own Archival Storage For Your Prints with Phil Ridgway
Learn the skills to make a solander box, also known as a clamshell or drop-spine box.
An excellent workshop for bookbinders, artist book makers and printmakers who require an archival portfolio box!
ADVANCED PHOTOGRAVURE: Colour - Scale - Sequence with Silvi Glattauer
This is a three part workshop which includes two online sessions and a full weekend of printing.
This workshop will help you develop a significant body of work with advanced photogravure techniques that focus on either larger scale, multi-plate prints, adding colour and more
Introduction to Multi Plate Soft Ground Etching with Chris Ingham
Come and discover the expressive and tactile world of soft ground etching — one of printmaking's most versatile and rewarding techniques. Unlike hard ground etching, soft ground has an irresistible sensitivity to touch and texture. Because the ground remains pliable, it can pick up the finest surface impressions — from the delicate grain of a pencil line to the texture of fabric, leaves, or found materials.
Foundations of Zinc Plate Etching: 4 Day Summer Workshop with Robert Hails
Explore and produce stunning zinc plate etchings under the expert guidance of Robert Hails. Give yourself time and space to create over four days at our beautiful bushland studio. This workshop is suitable for both beginners and experienced printmakers wanting to explore a new technique or extend their practice.
Photopolymer Photogravure: 4 Day Workshop with Silvi Glattauer
Explore and learn the use of photopolymer printing plates in combination with digital photography to create Photogravure etchings. This is a low-toxic approach without the use of solvents, or acids.
Introduction to Mokulito (Wood Lithography) with Barbie Kjar
Explore the experimental printmaking technique of Mokulito ‘Wood Lithography’ - a hybrid lithographic process using the surface of wood to create a wide range of gestural and tonal marks.
Slow Looking - Drawing from Place with Nicole Bowller
A two-day ‘en-plein air’ workshop – Immerse yourself in a weekend of slow looking and drawing as you record your impressions of Lloyd Godman’s ethereal greenhouse with artist Nicole Bowller.
Dark Field Monotypes with August Carpenter
Dive into the world of dark field monotypes in this comprehensive two-day workshop! Dark field monoprinting is a printmaking method that focuses on creating images by reductively controlling the ‘light’ on an inked up plate. Images are made by removing sections of ink by either wiping back or by using a variety of drawing tools to create various marks & textures.
Introduction to Photopolymer Photogravure with Silvi Glattauer
Learn how to make and print photopolymer plates, in combination with digital photography, to create photogravure etchings.
Introduction to Mokuhanga Japanese Woodblock Printmaking with Kay Watanabe
A two day hands-on introduction to Mokuhanga — the traditional Japanese art of woodblock printmaking with Kay Watanabe.
Mokuhanga is a woodcut printmaking technique hand-printed in water-based ink, typically on Japanese washi paper, using a handheld tool called a baren.
‘One Plate - Endless Possibilities’ Copper Etching with Chris Ingham
During this workshop you will experiment with a wide variety of printing techniques, used singly or in combination, to change the appearance of your print. We will work with a single etched plate to produce a variety of different prints over the two days using Chine Collé, colour roll ups and some other exciting techniques. A fantastic way to explore the limitless possibilities of your etched plate!
'Why an Artist Book?' – Masterclass with Dianne Fogwell
Through discussion and demonstration we will examine the relationship between the artist’s concepts and the possibilities that the artist book format offers to express your ideas. This is a four day masterclass.
Introduction to Photopolymer Photogravure with Silvi Glattauer
Learn how to make and print photopolymer plates, in combination with digital photography, to create photogravure etchings.

