Printmaking
Monotype and Dry-point Printing

This workshop will explore the process of monotype and dry-point printmaking.

Monotypes are painterly by nature and are made by drawing or painting on a non-absorbent surface which is then transferred on to paper utilising a press - and as indicated by the name - only one impression can be made, although "ghost printing" the residual ink is common and has qualities worth exploring.

We will cover a variety of techniques including dark-field and light-field manners, collage and stencilling.

Dry-point is an intaglio method in which a sharp needle is used to scratch a line into a surface.  Several of the same print can be made, though through the high pressure of the press only a small edition is possible.  This also depends on the material used for the print plate.

We will use Mylan as the print plate; an easy to scratch plastic sheet.  Oure "needle" will be a sharpened nail.  For those with experience and basic tools, bring them along.

Enrollments are no longer available for this workshop



Tutor: Ingrid Buedenbender

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Ingrid Buedenbender was born in Siegen (Germany).
She studied Art at the University of Siegen between 1985 - 87 and was in several group  exhibitions during that time.                        
In 1987 she studied Art and Art-therapy at the University in Nurtingen, attaining a Bachelor of Art-Therapy in 1989.  During this time Ingrid had several group exhibitions and also contributed etchings to three hand printed books.
In November 89 she worked as an art tutor at the Filderstadt Art school. As well as tutoring, she contributed to many of the school’s group exhibitions.
During 1990 Ingrid had her first solo exhibition of prints and paintings at the ‘ Gallery im Podium 3 ‘ in Karlsruhe.
This exhibition was followed by a trip to North America where she spent 4 months studying the Art and Philosophy of the North American Indians.
Ingrid came to New Zealand in 1991 and worked at Hohepa Homes in Napier as a creative worker and Art-therapist. She also tutored a series of evening classes in Art. In October 1992 Ingrid returned to Germany and worked as an Art-therapist at a home for people with disabilities.
In May 1994 she settled in New Zealand. She became a member of the Nelson Suter Art Society and from then on took part regularly in the Society’s Spring and Autumn exhibitions. In 1995 she had her first Solo exhibition at the Suter.  She then went on to exhibit in the following:
1997         Café Limited – Wellington
1998/99    Café Yaza – Nelson
1999 - 03  Morrison St. Café – Nelson
2000         Phoenix Gallery – Nelson
2001         Arts Council Nelson
2002         Arts Council Nelson  
2003         Red Gallery – Nelson
2004 - 06  Tamarillo – Wellington