Upcoming Workshops
“Jenny’s workshop opened up for me a whole new way of working. Her generous and engaging approach to teaching made sure I came away with solid new knowledge and the skills to apply it. I highly recommend this workshop.”
Helen Mueller
“From the beginning of Jenny’s workshop I could tell I was being led by an expert printmaker and teacher. The workshop was well paced, with ample demonstrations and clear instructions, all delivered with good humour and encouragement. As a participant I was stretched to work outside my comfort zone in an enjoyable atmosphere of exploration and experimentation. I highly recommend this workshop.”
Gregory Alexander
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2-Day Japanese Paper Seaming and Backing Workshop
1-2 November 2025, 2 days.
Cost: AUD $750 plus $45 studio fee. Limited to 5 participants. See Terms and Conditions below.
Due to popular demand Jenny will again be teaching her Seaming and Backing workshop, designed for artist’s who want to take their work the next level by learning the traditional Japanese methods of chine colle, and seaming works together to create larger, tessellated works, adding collaged elements, and backing techniques for larger prints using traditionally cooked and prepared jin shofu (wheatpaste).
You will learn the correct method of handling and printing on fine Japanese papers, with the opportunity to experiment and expand your ideas. The workshop includes in depth demonstrations and collaborative practices, as well as a one hour Zoom meeting with all participants 2 weeks prior to the start of the workshop to discuss projects.
Artists should bring their own plates/matrices and pre-printed works on Japanese paper to work on over the weekend.
Jenny has been working almost exclusively with fine Japanese papers for the past 10 years, specifically on gampi shi, having learnt Japanese scroll backing techniques from master printer Paul Mullowny in San Francisco.
Gampi paper to be used in this workshop kindly provided by Awagami Factory.
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Monumental Monoprints: A Masterclass in Sustainable Printmaking
15-19 November 2025, 5 days.
Cost: AUD $1,650 plus $45 studio fee. Limited to 5 participants. See Terms and Conditions below.
This 5 day, intensive masterclass offers professional and dedicated artists a high-level, fast-paced exploration of large-scale drypoint etching using specially sourced cardboard as the matrix.
Learn all about sustainable creations using Jenny’s innovative Non-Toxic Printmaking technique in this unique , Massive Cardboard Plate Masterclass.
Pioneered by Jenny in California over two decades ago, this innovative non-toxic technique was developed as a solution for creating large-scale works without the prohibitive costs or hazards of traditional etching methods. By eliminating the need for acid and rosin, this approach preserves and replicates the rich detail and tonal depth of conventional etching while offering a safer, more accessible and faster alternative to platemaking.
Through expert-led demonstrations and hands-on experimentation, participants will learn to prepare their plates, distinguish between the different qualities of substrates and engage with an extensive range of mark-making, textural applications, and wiping techniques, creating prints that are virtually indistinguishable from traditional etchings.
Designed to challenge artistic conventions in both scale and material, this course is structured around in-depth group discussions, individualized mentoring, and a rigorous examination of sustainable studio practices.
Each participant will receive two (100 x 80cm) plates to develop their imagery, culminating in a refined, small edition of large-scale, varied works on paper.
With a limit of 5 participants, each artist will get extensive press access for printing and experimentation and will emerge with a portfolio of large scale finished prints and the technical expertise to integrate non-toxic printmaking seamlessly into their practice, expanding the boundaries of contemporary etching.
Workshop Terms and Conditions
Payments
You can secure your space on any workshop with a deposit of $150 per 2 day course or $250 per 4/5 day course within 14 days of the time of registration. Instructions on how to make your payment will be sent to you by email following confirmation of enrollment.
In addition to the Workshop charge an additional Studio Fee of $45 will also apply to cover miscellaneous supplies for your course.
Full payment of the balance of the workshop fees are required 60 calendar days prior to the commencement of the course.
All prices are in Australian Dollars.
Cancellations & Refunds
You can cancel your registration up to 60 calendar days prior to the commencement of the course, with full refund of any amounts paid.
There are no refunds or substitutions after this period unless we are able to find a replacement for your position before the start of the workshop, in which case we will provide a full refund less a $50 administrative fee.
Refunds or substitutions are not allowed if you miss part or all of a workshop. We are not able to accept responsibility for changes to attendee's personal or work circumstances.
Waiting List
When a workshop is fully subscribed, we will start a Waiting List. If space becomes available in the workshop we will offer the spot to the first person on the list, and so on. Each waiting list participant will have 24 hours to accept before we offer the place on to the next person on the Waiting List.
Workshop Supplies
Our studio will supply essential workshop materials. For each workshop we will send participants a Supply List 30 days before the workshop start date, which will list additional materials and tools that will be required, and should be purchased by each participant at their cost.
We will have extra materials and paper available to purchase beyond what is covered by the studio fee (A$45), dependent on availability.
Accommodation and other useful Information
Please refer to our section on Useful Information.
Pets
Pets are not allowed in the studio.