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
With Jenny Robinson
This class is currently full with a waitlist.
28-29 June, 2025. Cost: AUD $750 plus $45 studio fee. Limited to 5 participants. See Terms and Conditions below.
This in-depth workshop is 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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Advanced Photogravure Master Class
with Silvi Glattauer
4 – 6 July 2025. Cost: AUD$1100 plus $45 Studio Fee. Includes two 1.5 hour Zoom sessions and 3 Studio days.
This workshop requires a minimum of 5 students and a maximum of 6.
Take your photogravure skills to the next level! Building on your experience, this 3-part workshop is designed to help you create a cohesive body of work using advanced photogravure techniques, with a focus on larger-scale prints, multi-plate printing, and incorporating colour through methods like Chine Collé or À la Poupeé.
This hybrid workshop combines two interactive Zoom sessions, followed by a three-day intensive, hands-on studio experience. It's ideal for those who have completed a beginner's photogravure workshop and have a solid understanding of Adobe Photoshop.
Zoom Session 1 (26 June 2025, 7-8.30pm)
Discuss your project idea and examine the possibilities for creating a body of work that expands on your current practice. Explore potential directions for your imagery with scale, colour and framing to affect the visual quality of your work. Silvi will give examples of potential directions. Each student will have the opportunity to show and discuss their own project ideas.
Zoom Session 2 (1 July 2025,7-8.30pm)
Getting ready for the hands-on studio workshop, this second session will give you the opportunity to present your project idea and receive feedback. Silvi will also cover the essential digital skills to prepare your black & white files, delving into advanced techniques for controlling contrast, tone and drama in your images.
3 Day Studio Session
After the initial zoom sessions you will be ready to maximise the studio hands on time. Bring your ideas and your prepared digital files to the studio and let’s turn them into beautiful prints. We will concentrate on advanced studio practices such as Etching press set up and considerations for large format printing; complex registration methods for multi plate printing; and adding colour with Chine Collé or À la Poupeé methods.
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Massive Monotypes Long Weekend
25-27 July 2025. Cost AUD$950 plus $45 Studio Fee. Limited to 5 participants. See Terms and Conditions below.
Come and make huge monotypes with us on our massive American French tool etching press. This 3-day workshop is designed for artists who want to make large unique painterly prints on paper.
Some printmaking experience will be useful but is not essential. The workshop will include a general demonstration of monotype techniques on Saturday morning.
Since this is a self directed workshop we strongly encourage you come prepared with ideas and drawings of the images you want to make so that you can make the best use of the time available.
Please contact us if you have any questions about the workshop, size of plates, etc.
What we provide
Basic colour inks and modifiers
Tarlatan, rags, brayers, palette knives etc
1x large plexi plate each
1x 120 x 150 table to work on
Clean up supplies, tea, biscuits and print happiness
What to bring:
A range of paint brushes suitable for oil based inks, mark making tools, stencils (if you use them), disposable gloves.
Inks - we recommend you bring any specific etching ink colours in your preferred palette. We suggest bringing tubes of Charbonnel which are cost effective as they don’t dry out and are pigment heavy.
Large sheets of paper. We recommend that you order paper on the roll to be delivered to the studio before the workshop, which is the most cost-effective option. We do sell paper off the rolls, but please contact us in advance.
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2-Day Japanese Paper Seaming and Backing Workshop
With Jenny Robinson
27-28 September, 2025. Cost: AUD $750 plus $45 studio fee. Limited to 5 participants. See Terms and Conditions below.
Due to popular demand we are adding another 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.