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Entries Open: 20th September 2024 Entries Close: 4th February 2025 We are excited to announce dates and judges for our 2025 Monoprint Prize. More information can be found HERE Also a big thank you Melbourne Etching Supplies who are on board again as our Major Sponsor. 
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ABOUT
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The Firestation Print Studio is a dynamic hub of arts activity, with printmaking at its core, yet open to a wide range of projects and practices. As a community based organisation, the curatorial strategy supports artists with diverse cultural and socio-economic backgrounds at various stages of their career, by providing a supportive environment in which to create and exhibit their artwork. This is a unique element of the Firestation, as we provide facilities for all stages of artistic development in printmaking, from the inception and execution of artwork in the print workshop, to its presentation and display to the public in the gallery. |
WORKSHOPS |
View all printmaking workshops HERE
Fri 8th November Intro MONOPRINT WORKSHOP - NON MEMBERS
Sande Bruch
Introductory Monoprint Workshop
ONE DAY WORKSHOP
Friday November 8th, 10am - 4pm
$250 / $210 members
A monoprint is a form of printmaking in which an image is made from a smooth surface or 'plate' coated in printing ink, oil paint, watercolour, etc. In contrast with other printing techniques, only one final image is made, this technique allows for expressive techniques reminiscent of a drawing or painting.
This workshop will use oil paints and water-soluble inks on acetate sheets 20x30cm in size. Sande will take participants through a variety of techniques using additive and subtractive drawing techniques onto the printing plates.
During the afternoon participants will get the chance to incorporate chine colle and collage techniques into their prints using other prints or papers to add another layer to their work.
All materials provided. However we do recommend participates bring in their own images, sketches, paper and collaging materials (such as old work or interesting papers).
Sande is an abstract artist who uses collage as a medium in itself .She combines it with her painting, printmaking and more recently textile pieces. She has a Masters in printmaking and has run art groups in Sydney for many years, in Aged Care and at Echo Neighbourhood Centre. Some of the places her printmaking is represented at ArtBank, Print Council of Australia, Tasmanian Museum and Gallery.
Sat Nov 16th Intro to Drypoint with Liz Millsom
Introduction to Drypoint
Liz Millsom
Date: Saturday Nov 16th 2024
10am to 4.30pm with 1hr lunch break.
$250 / $210 members
Materials provided
Drypoint is a printmaking technique of the intaglio family.
An image is incised into an acetate plate with a hard pointed needle. The process is almost identical to an engraving.
This workshop is perfect for the beginner to produce a drypoint print using one or your own images/sketches, a collaged or a photo. Simply placing a clear acetate plate on top of your image and scratching incisions into the plate using a metal needle.
You will learn techniques such as hatching, cross hatching, stippling and scumbling to create interesting mark making.
Next will be the process of intaglio printing, you will learn how to register your paper and ink up your plate.
Experimentation is encouraged.
Bring an A5 image of a photo/ magazine image or your own drawing. There will be plenty of photo copies you can use to create your own unique drypoint.
Liz Millsom has been printing and painting for 20 years and has worked in Arts Education for 11 years. Liz won our Summer Salon Grand Prize in 2019, and was a finalist in the National Monoprint Prize 2023.
Sat Nov 23rd- ABBI GILBERT Introduction to Reduction Linocut
Introduction to Reduction Linocut
with Abbi Gilbert
One Day Workshop
Saturday Nov 23rd 2024
10am to 4pm, with half hour lunch break.
$280 / $240 members
All Materials Provided but we will have lino cutting sets available for purchase if you would like your own set.
One Day Workshop
Reduction prints (3 colours + white)
onto 15cmx15cm lino
Using Ternes-Burton registration pins
- process and brief history
- Design and transfer image onto lino
- Set up registration system
- Cut and print first colour
In this workshop you will learn:
How to plan and design a reduction lino image
How to transfer an image onto lino
Turnes-Barton registration system
Lino cutting technique
(cutting, applying ink, printing with a press)
SOLD OUT PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE with TRUDY RICE Session 2, Sept 26th FULL PRICE
TRUDY RICE
PROFESSIONAL ART PRACTICE
SESSION 2, Sept 26th
Preparing for an Exhibition
Thursday, 6pm - 8pm
Non Members $75 Members $65 per session
SESSION 2.
Documenting your artworks (photographing for promotional purposes)
Choosing an exhibition venue
Working with a gallery
Solo shows versus Group Shows - roles and responsibilities
Artists Statements
Artists Biography and CV’s
Marketing - social media, print media, online sales,
Notes/templates and examples will be provided.
Participants to bring: Samples of artwork, notebook and pen
ABOUT TRUDY: Trudy’s works on paper are created by printing many layers of monotype and solarplate etchings. With mindful observation, the initial drawings are etched in sun and water. Her range of textiles and homewares include designer cushions, table runners, tea towels and murals/wallpaper are a transference of her art from paper to fabric. With an ethos of protecting our environment she uses organic product, recycles as much as possible and manufactures in Australia. Trudy has artwork in the collection of the Olivia Newton-John Cancer & Wellness Centre at the Austin Hospital and other Private Collections throughout Australia, United States of America and the United Kingdom. She is represented by Queenscliff Gallery & Workshop, Lauriston Press, Prints & Drawings, Eagles Nest Gallery, Ayres Inlet and Counterweave Arts, Rome, Italy.
SOLD OUT PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE with TRUDY RICE Session 1 Sept 19th, FULL PRICE
TRUDY RICE
PROFESSIONAL ART PRACTICE
SESSION 1, Sept 19th
Preparing for an Exhibition
Thursday, 6pm - 8pm
Non Members $75 Members $65 per session
SESSION 1.
Identifying Printmaking Technique
Signing you works on Paper
Pricing
Framing/Presentation
The importance of keeping records
How to ship artworks
How to select works for exhibition
Insurance
Introduction to Copyright
Notes/templates and examples will be provided.
Participants to bring: Samples of artwork, notebook and pen
ABOUT TRUDY: Trudy’s works on paper are created by printing many layers of monotype and solarplate etchings. With mindful observation, the initial drawings are etched in sun and water. Her range of textiles and homewares include designer cushions, table runners, tea towels and murals/wallpaper are a transference of her art from paper to fabric. With an ethos of protecting our environment she uses organic product, recycles as much as possible and manufactures in Australia. Trudy has artwork in the collection of the Olivia Newton-John Cancer & Wellness Centre at the Austin Hospital and other Private Collections throughout Australia, United States of America and the United Kingdom. She is represented by Queenscliff Gallery & Workshop, Lauriston Press, Prints & Drawings, Eagles Nest Gallery, Ayres Inlet and Counterweave Arts, Rome, Italy.
GALLERY
LIFE DRAWING |
PRINT CLUBS |
Every Tuesday evening 7-9pm
drop in! EXCLUDES SCHOOL HOLIDAYS Bring paper & drawing materials. Easels provided. Members $23 Non members $25 Concession* $23 *Concession price is available for Pension or Student card holders More info here |
PRINT CLUBS are OPEN TO THE PUBLIC
5 sessions per month, $10 - $25 per session 3 hour sessions with ink provided and supervisors on hand Proudly supported by the City of Stonnington Dates and more here BOOKINGS ESSENTIAL |
WORKSHOPS, SUPERVISED ACCESS OR PRINT CLUBS
YOU MUST BE AWARE OF THE FOLLOWING
Our qualified printmakers:
FPS members who have completed their induction, and pay access fees, are able to make bookings, and come in to use our presses and the backroom, before you do so, please read our FPS Covid Safe Plan HERE
