Copper Plate Etching – Open Studio with Vanessa Lombardo with Vanessa Lombardo

A more open studio approach to enable students to develop their ideas further. Incorporating various demonstrations, generated by individual student want; using soft ground, hard ground, sugar or coffee lift, step aquatint and chine collé, to produce an edition of prints. Professional artist editioning information will be demonstrated.

Materials:-

  •  A materials fee is included in the cost of the course

What to bring:-

  • Apron
  • Sketchbook (A4 or A5)
  • Pencil, eraser, sharpener
  • Some standard quality paper is provided for printing. If students require specialist printmaking paper they will be required to source and purchase their own, this will be discussed in the first class
  • Students must wear appropriate clothing, closed-toe shoes and tie up long hair for safety reasons

COVID

Please note, COVID restrictions may apply at the time of this course. By enrolling, you agree to abide by the restrictions at all times while onsite. Please visit the COVID Safe page on our website to read the most up to date information or visit wa.gov.au.

Building Access:

FAC is a heritage listed building with access limitations. If you have any special access requirements, please contact reception on 9432 9555 before enrolling in a course.

Students with Special Requirements:

If you or the person you are wishing to enrol has special requirements, please contact Reception on 9432 9555 or email [email protected] to discuss suitability and how we can help.

Tutor Vanessa Lombardo

Vanessa Lombardo is a visual artist based in Boorloo Perth. Vanessa uses varied techniques developed over her years of practice including pen and ink, copper etching, screen printing, painting, collage, and digital printing. She has a fascination with the natural world. Through her art making she investigates human interaction, adoration, and decimation of indigenous fauna and flora.

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