Exquisite Corpse Monotype Printmaking Birthday Party

Exquisite Corpse also known as exquisite cadaver (from the original French term cadavre exquis) or rotating corpse is a method by which a collection of words or images is collectively assembled. Each collaborator adds to a composition in sequence, either by following a rule or by being allowed to see the end of what the previous person contributed.

This Surrealist began using the technique in 1925 in drawings and later collage.

Exquisite Corpse Monotype Printmaking Birthday Party each guest drew an animal or imaginative animal  head, torso and legs contributing to 10 separate exquisite Corpse prints, once completed they covered up their drawing leaving a little bit at the bottom exposed for the next little artist to carry on the drawing. They moved between print station, a bit like musical chairs until each exquisite Corpse was complete. Each guest took home a unique Exquisite Corpse print of
 their own.

Technique: Direct Drawing & Subtracting Monotype Printmaking

What is a monotype and how is it made?
A monotype is a hand-pulled, unique original print made by developing an image on a plate, often, but not necessarily, a flat piece of plastic. The image is created by adding and subtracting ink. The artist uses rollers, called brayers, and any number of other tools to lay colour on the plate, remove or interfere with it. The colour must be added in very thin layers because the pressure of the press will push it and smear it if the ink is too thick.

Sophie's10th Birthday Party

For Bookings please leave a comment below and I will be in touch.

Warmly,
Jo Lankester

Introduction to Linocut Printmaking with Jo Lankester

Introduction to Linocut Printmaking with Jo Lankester

The second introductory printmaking workshop in a series of three as part of the Townsville City Council’s May Month of Learning was a heap of fun.  We had a full class with a mix of beginners and artists wanting to refresh their skills or expand their skills base in the area of Relief Printmaking.

We explored transferring images to the lino block using handmade transfer paper, carbon paper and direct transfer from pencil or charcoal drawings. We also drew directly onto the block with charcoal, pencil and permanent marker.

Richard Lane

Dominie Hooper

Sylvia Hewitt & Andrea Stuart

Tip of the day: Rubbing a little red acrylic paint into the surface of the lino block prior to drawing or transferring the image. This made it easy to see the areas being cut away which are white when printed.

Thinking about learning how to create a Monotype? Join me today at Umbrella Studio from 10am-3pm, $75

Happy Printing,
Jo Lankester

Drypoint Etching: Introductory Workshop with Jo Lankester

May Month of Learning is an initiative of the City Libraries, Townsville City Council. Brush & Press Studio has being involved in the program of events for the past three years introducing printmaking to a whole new audience. This introductory class celebrated my first printmaking workshop in our new print studio at Umbrella Studio of Contemporary Arts. 

 

The workshop was a lot of fun and we produced some lovely delicate drypoints on plastic etching plates using sandpaper and drypoint tools.

Drypoint Etching -A printmaking technique of the intaglio family, in which an image is incised into the plate with a sharp metal or diamond tipped tool. Traditionally the plate used was copper, but now plastic drypoint plates, zinc, aluminium & Perspex are commonly used. Drypoint is an easy printmaking technique to learn for its immediacy and similarities to drawing, the technique of using a drypoint needle is like using a pencil. Through scratching the plate a line and bur is created to hold ink.

Valerie Stevens, Sylvia Hewitt, Richard Free, Jo Lankester & Colin Giardina Photography by Angela Chueng

Jo Lankester demonstrating inking a plate with card. Photography by Angela Chueng

Sylvia Hewitt. Photography by Angela Chueng

 Photography by Angela Chueng

If you would like to try something new come along to our next printmaking class and discover the art of Relief Printing

Linocut: A printmaking technique, a variant of woodcut in which a sheet of linoleum (sometimes mounted on a wooden block) is used for the relief surface. A design is cut into the linoleum surface with a sharp knife, V-shaped chisel or gouge, with the raised (uncarved) areas representing a reversal (mirror image) of the parts to show printed. The linoleum sheet is inked with a roller (called a brayer), and then impressed onto paper or fabric. The actual printing can be done by hand or with a press.
What to bring: Any drawings, pictures or found object which may inspire you. Enclosed shoes must be worn at all times, and lunch.

Date: Thursday 9th May
Time: 10am - 3pm
Where: Umbrella Studio 482 Flinders St, Townsville, Qld 4812
Cost: $75

Nest: by PressNorth Printmakers

Brush & Press Studio is proud to present,

Nest

A printmaking exhibition of nests by PressNorth Printmakers using a variety of techniques and processes depicting nests found in North Queensland, Australia.

Laura Castell, Sandy Fisher, Jo Lankester, Hannah Murray, Gabriel Smith, and Rhonda Stevens.

I proudly opened the exhibition with a quaint morning tea to celebrate Brush & Press Studio's first exhibition for 2013 in the new gallery space at Artisans on Flinders, 345 Flinders St, Townsville

Exhibition Duration 21 April until 2nd June 2013

a selection of prints from Nest by PressNorth Printmakers

A selection of prints from the Nest exhibition currently on display,

Sandy Fisher & Julia Jefferson, Woven Nest Basket & Relief Printed Wooden Necklaces $30 each

Sandy Fisher, Home, Etching, 2012, 37.5 x 42.5cm, Edition 8, $90 unframed

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Gabriel Smith, Sunbirds Nest, Digital Transfer & Etching, 2013, 15 x 10cm, $60 unframed

Gabriel Smith, What's in Your Bower, Digital Print, 2012, Edition 10, $60 unframed

Jo Lankester, Forlorn, Drypoint Etching 2011, 93 x 38.5cm, Edition 5, $230 unframed

Jo Lankester, Nesting, 2012, Drypoint Etching, Edition 5, $180 unframed

 

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Warmly,

Jo Lankester

May Month of Learning Printmaking Workshops

A New Studio Workshop

Last November Brush & Press Studio closed its doors relocating the retail gallery to Artisans on Flinders, 345 Flinders st, formally Katelyn Asslet, Artisan design studio. I am very excited to announce that we recently moved the workshop studio to Umbrella Studio, 482 Flinders St, launching our 2013 workshop program with the May Month of Learning program.

Jo Lankester printing downstairs at Umbrella Workshop

May Month of Learning

Month of May Learning is a Townsville City Council initiative that takes place annually. This is Brush & Press Studio's third year running workshops as part of this great program. The workshops are for beginners and those wanting to brush up their skills.

Jo Lankester brings with her a wealth of experience having exhibited nationally and abroad, she has a Bachelor of Visual Arts and years of experience teaching beginners and experienced enthusiasts.

 May Month of May Learning Brush & Press Studio 2012

Month of May Printmaking Workshops

Drypoint Etching
Date: Thursday 2nd May
Time: 10am - 3pm
Where: Umbrella Studio 482 Flinders St, Townsville, Qld 4812
Cost: $75

Drypoint Etching -A printmaking technique of the intaglio family, in which an image is incised into the plate with a sharp metal or diamond tipped tool. Traditionally the plate used was copper, but now plastic drypoint plates, zinc, aluminium & Perspex are commonly used. Drypoint is an easy printmaking technique to learn for its immediacy and similarities to drawing, the technique of using a drypoint needle is like using a pencil. Through scratching the plate a line and bur is created to hold ink.

What to bring: Any drawings, pictures or found object which may inspire you. Enclosed shoes must be worn at all times, and lunch.

Relief Printing
Date: Thursday 9th May
Time: 10am - 3pm
Where: Umbrella Studio 482 Flinders St, Townsville, Qld 4812
Cost: $75

Linocut: A printmaking technique, a variant of woodcut in which a sheet of linoleum (sometimes mounted on a wooden block) is used for the relief surface. A design is cut into the linoleum surface with a sharp knife, V-shaped chisel or gouge, with the raised (uncarved) areas representing a reversal (mirror image) of the parts to show printed. The linoleum sheet is inked with a roller (called a brayer), and then impressed onto paper or fabric. The actual printing can be done by hand or with a press.

What to bring: Any drawings, pictures or found object which may inspire you. Enclosed shoes must be worn at all times, and lunch.

Monotype Printing
Date: Thursday 16th May
Time: 10am - 3pm
Where: Umbrella Studio 482 Flinders St, Townsville, Qld 4812
Cost: $75

Monotype: Is an interesting hybrid among printmaking techniques. It is neither a print nor a painting but a combination of both. The method is appropriately named because it is fundamentally one image (mono), painted or drawn with printers ink, oil paint, or waterbased paint directly on a plate and then transferred to paper either by hand or using an etching press. Metal plates, plastic sheets, glass, lithographic plates or stones, wood, or any surface that will transfer an image onto paper can be used.

What to bring: Any drawings, pictures or found object which may inspire you. Enclosed shoes must be worn at all times, and lunch.

Buy now to secure your spot.

Workshops

Drypoint Etching $75.00 AUD Relief printing $75.00 AUD Monotype printing $75.00 AUD

Brush & Press Studio in Two New Locations

Brush & Press has recently moved to two new locations. 

I am now running workshops from the Umbrella Access Print Studio at 482 Flinders St, Townsville. 

Umbrella Studio Contemporary Arts

I am retailing my prints and those of PressNorth Printmakers at Artisans on Flinders 345 Flinders St.

Artizans on Flinders

Make A Mend has a Tea Party this Saturday at 3pm to Launch her label at our new store. You can also find Katelyn Asslet, Playsuit and Miss Else’s Wardrobe at this store. 

Make A Mend Tea Party

 If your in Townsville, drop in for a cup of tea and say hi.

Warmly,

Jo

PressNorth: Out of the Box Review by Marian Crawford

Imprint, Summer 2012, Volume 47, Number 4.

Brush & Press Studio retails Imprint for $14.00 AU
345 Flinder St, Townsville, Qld, 4810

PressNorth Printmakers Workshop ~ Marian Crawford

PressNorth Printmakers invited Marian Crawford to Townsville to open PressNorth Out of the Box. During her stay in Townsville Marian held a relief printing workshop where we constructed an artist book from images she supplied. The narrative of the book was revealed at the end of day 1 printing. This was a fun way to work; we all loved the surprise at the end.

Rhonda Steven, Margot Laver, Marian Crawford & Sandi Hook

Sylvia Hewitt

Margaret Crawford, Jan Daly & Maxine Smith

Lunch

Sheree Kinlyside & Sandi Hook

Karen Landt-Isley & Sylvia Hewitt

Margot Laver & Maxine Smith

Sandra Wright

Getting ready to reveal the mystery narrative

Thanks Marian!

PressNorth: Out of the Box by PressNorth Printmakers

Pressnorth Out of the Box is a group exhibition comprising of 21 printmakers and book artists form the Townsville base Artist Run Initiative, Pressnorth. Each artist will showcase a body of their current work celebrating the diversity of this thriving print community in North Queensland.
Established in April 2009, Pressnorth comprises of 50 + members, representing individuals and independently operated presses including Jo Lankester Brush & Press Studio, Donna Foley Garage Press, Ron McBurnie Monsoon Press, Sheree Kinlyside Red Rag Press, and Sandra Wright Treehouse Printery.

Pressnorth Out of the Box
6 October until 11 November 2012
Pinnacles Gallery
Riverway Arts Centre
20 Village Boulevard
Thuringowa Central Q 4817