Saturday 5th & Sunday 6th April 2025 | 10am - 4pm
Maximum 8 participants
$650 inclusive of GST
(inclusive of all materials)
Afterpay available at checkout
Carborundum Plate above and resulting print Below - by Barbie Kjar
Join Barbie Kjar in this weekend workshop to unravel the secrets of Carborundum & Drypoint printmaking using versatile acetate plates.
Carborundum grit in combination with PVA glue allows you to achieve rich tones, textures, and can be combined with a myriad of other printmaking techniques.
Drypoint printmaking is an intaglio printmaking technique where an image is incised into a plate with a hard-pointed needle or another sharp object.
Drypoint & Carborundum combined prints will produce rich, dark lines and a distinctive, velvety textures. Artists often choose these techniques for their expressive and immediate qualities, allowing for a direct and intimate connection between the artist's hand and the final printed image
Workshop Highlights:
Introduction to Carborundum & Drypoint Techniques:
Begin with a comprehensive introduction to the Carborundum & drypoint printmaking techniques. Looking at Examples of Barbie’s prints you will gain insights into the principles, and unique characteristics that make these a dynamic and expressive medium in the world of printmaking.
Acetate as a Canvas:
Discover the potential of acetate plates as an ideal canvas for your printing. Learn how to prepare, handle, and maximize the creative possibilities of this transparent surface
Liquid Glue Application:
Learn the main methods of working with PVA glue and Carborundum grit:
1. By painting onto the plate with a the glue and then sprinkling the carborundum onto it
2. Mixing different amounts of glue with the grit and then painting the mixture onto the plate
Carborundum Grit Variations:
Uncover the nuances of tone, texture, and color by mixing different amounts of carborundum grit with PVA glue. Understand the impact of the ratio on the final result, from lighter tones to deep, intense colours.
Layering Techniques:
Take your creations to the next level by mastering layering techniques. Explore the art of painting different sections of the plate with varying combinations of carborundum grit and glue.
Leave this workshop with a newfound appreciation for the boundless possibilities this medium has to offer.
Barbie Kjar is a Tasmanian artist (Masters of Fine Art at RMIT; Bachelor of Fine Arts and Education, University of Tasmania) with a special interest in Mokulito due to its ‘wonderful and spontaneous mark making potential’. In 2016 Kjar delved into Mokulito further learning directly from Ewa Budka at Art Print Residence in Arenys de Munt, Spain. Her interest was first sparked in 2004 when she was introduced to wood lithography at the Tokyo Art School during an Australia Council residency in Tokyo. Kjar is represented in state, regional and private collections and has completed numerous residencies around the world. Since 1986 she has held 36 solo exhibitions in Australia and more recently in Barcelona and Tokyo.
