Dark Field Monotypes
WITH AUGUST CARPENTER
Saturday 22nd & Sunday 23rd March 2025 | 10am - 4pm
Max. 8 participants
$650 inclusive of GST
(inclusive of all materials)
After pay available at checkout
Dive into the world of dark field monotypes in this comprehensive two-day workshop!
DETAIL OF ‘THE ACTION OF STORMS’ by August Carpenter, 2021
Dark field monotypes are made by reductively controlling the ‘light’ on an inked up plate. Images are made by either removing sections of ink through various wiping back methods or by adding to the plate with a variety of drawing and painting tools. It is a gestural, responsive process that is truly limitless!
Day 1: Foundations of the Dark Field Monotype
The day will begin with an in-depth examination of the Dark Field process. We will explore and discuss popular methods, applications and techniques over print examples. We will cover the preparation of printing plates, ink application techniques and various mark-making methods. Participants will engage in practical and experimental exercises to explore the fundamental techniques.
Day 2: Advanced Techniques and Applications
The second day of the workshop will see further exploration into monotype technique. We will work on a larger scale on the Sunday, using the beautiful surrounds of the Baldessin Studio to directly inspire the prints we make.
Participants will work on an a variety of plate sizes between roughly A4 to A2 and we welcome you to bring along image ideas that are relevant to the graphic nature of the technique. As we will be experimenting, an open mind and an enthusiastic attitude is all you really need! Students will be encouraged to work at their own pace once we have covered the technical aspects.
Workshop includes:
Overview of dark field monotype principles
Importance of plate preparation
Material choices & tool making
Ink application methods
Experimental mark-making
Wiping techniques
Composition & scale consideration
Image transfer onto plate
ABOUT AUGUST CARPENTER
August Carpenter uses a drawing and print based practice as a platform to examine interactions between person and place. Born in London in 1989, she is currently living and working in Cottles Bridge, Victoria.
August is represented by Australian Galleries - Melbourne & Sydney.
Currently an artist-in-residence at the Dunmoochin Foudnation, in 2023 she was the recipient of the James Northfield Lithography Scholarship at the Australian Print Workshop, and the 2019 recipient of the Tate Adams Memorial Fellowship at Baldessin Studio & the State Library of Victoria.
Workshop Cancellations & Refunds
We understand that circumstances can change. A full workshop refund will be offered:
· if a workshop in which you are enrolled is cancelled or deferred to a date unsuitable for your attendance. This may be the case if a Covid lockdown is announced.
· upon receipt of an email indicating your intention to withdraw your enrolment when notice is provided to us at least three weeks in advance of the workshop start date.
Workshop Credit - Transfers
We are happy to transfer your enrolment to a future workshop, but this will depend on availability of studio space and three weeks notice being given to us.
