Drypoint Print Making Workshop

Create a small series of beautiful prints using this easy non-toxic etching technique!


Rachael Lee
Rachael Lee
5.0 (5)

4.5 hours

Class size 1 to 8 (public classes), 5 to 10

  $185 - $195 (Earlybird price of $185 applies if you book into a public session 30+ days ahead, otherwise $195 per guest when you book for 1 guest, $185/guest for 2+ guests. $100 per class surcharge applies for private classes) (Afterpay available)
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Explore the simple medium of drypoint intaglio printmaking, where lines are scratched into a plastic plate to create an image for printing.
You’ll create a small edition of prints from your own drawing, copyright-free internet image, or photograph.
Can't draw? No worries! The drypoint plates are transparent so you can just trace your image onto your plate.
You'll learn:
  • The fundamentals of intaglio printmaking including inking and wiping plates
  • How to enhance your print using chine colle (collage of rice paper whilst printing) and hand-colouring with watercolours
No chemicals are used in this process - we use Akua Intaglio inks which are soy-based and water wash-up. We’ll be printing onto artist-quality printmaking papers.
By the end of the class, you would have learnt some new skills, as well as take home your collection of unique prints!
Cancellation Policy: Life happens, we get it! You can cancel or reschedule your workshop booking anytime up to 7 days before the class. Unfortunately, if you cancel within 7 days and we're unable to fill your spot, we won’t be able to offer a refund or credit. You’re welcome to pass your ticket on to someone else - just send us a message with their name and contact details so we can update the booking. Thanks so much for your understanding and support.

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Upcoming dates for Drypoint Print Making Workshop

Times are Brisbane time. Dates and prices as of 6 Oct 2026, 8:45am; availability and price are confirmed live when booking on this page.

1 upcoming date between 16 Jan 2027 and 16 Jan 2027.

  • Sat 16 Jan 2027, 10am-2:30pm
What you'll get
  • The workshop fee includes all materials, including printmaking papers, inks, plates and tools.
  • You will take home your completed plate and several prints, as well as the knowledge and skills to keep experimenting at home.
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Knowledge required
Suitable for all levels of experience, no art skills required. It's a great way to start your printmaking journey.
What to bring
The following items are required for the workshop:
  • Apron and nametag.
  • Image - A simple line-based image, maximum size 10cm x 15cm (for example a bird, insect, flower). Sources could include a drawing, photograph, clip-art, antique engraving etc.
  • Notebook and pen.
  • Lunch and drinks. Tea and coffee are provided.
Suitable for

This class is great for individuals and couples as well as for a date idea, birthday or hens party.

This experience would also be a unique gift for her, gift for mum, Xmas gift or gift for couples.

Location

Hive Studios, Unit 13/10 Depot Street, Banyo QLD

Art from the Urban Wilderness is located at Hive Studios in the suburb of Banyo, 15 km from the centre of Brisbane City. By Car – via the Gateway Motorway, take Exit 112 at the Nudgee Service Centre. By train – walk from Northgate Station (2 kilometres) or Banyo Station (1.2 kilometres) or catch an uber or taxi from the station (1-2 minutes drive).

Your teacher can also travel within 50 kms of Banyo, to a venue of your choice for a private class.

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Recent reviews of Drypoint Print Making Workshop

  • 5/5 from Renee Brigg, attended Feb 2025: This was a fantastic, friendly, and welcoming intro to print making. I had a lovely time, Sandra was a great teacher, very patient and encouraging. Great venue as well, would recommend to everyone to try it out.
  • 5/5 from Trisha Wilson, attended Feb 2025: Fantastic day learning a (new to me) printmaking technique and thrilled to have some prints to take home. Sandra is a great teacher. Patient, knowledgeable and very generous with materials, tips and advice in a well equipped and welcoming studio space. Thank you.
  • 5/5 from Sally Randle, attended Feb 2025: Absolutely Brilliant Class. Sandra is a wonderfully generous teacher, who shares her knowledge and skills with all of her students. The whole day was engaging and interesting. If you are looking for an escape from the everyday and need somewhere to let you artistic side flow then Hive Studios is the place to go.
  • 5/5 from Kerri Wright, attended Nov 2024: Thank you Sandra, I thoroughly enjoyed your class. It was great fun and learnt so much, can’t recommend more highly to anyone wanting to dabble in printmaking.
  • 5/5 from Alex Louisa, attended Nov 2024: I had been wanting to learn the Drypoint process for such a long time, so I was very much looking forward to this workshop, and Sandra did not disappoint! The beautifully organised studio had a relaxed atmosphere, and Sandra shared her knowledge in a clear and concise way. We were treated to an up close look at her previous Drypoint work, showing a clever mix of techniques, and she guided us through every step of the process. I never felt rushed - especially as someone who loves to spend time delving into tiny details - and everyone was able to work at their own pace. I really loved how each new print we made built on what we'd learned from our previous print. I was so inspired by the possibilities that I didn't want to leave! I'm looking forward to joining some of Sandra's other classes in future, and I always love coming to this beautiful space. Highly, highly recommend!
Your teacher
Rachael Lee

Rachael Lee

5.0 (5)

Rachael Lee approaches her art practice with the same curiosity that she brings to exploring her local natural surroundings. She works with non-toxic experimental printmaking techniques, creating layered works using linocut, etched linocut, stencils, collagraph, drypoint and monoprinting. By combining shape, line and texture in her prints she seeks to highlight the underlying patterns, rhythms and soothing effects of nature.

Rachael is passionate about sharing her printmaking knowledge and over the last ten years has exhibited, given artist talks and run workshops for teachers, students and community groups in Southeast Queensland.




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Art from the Urban Wilderness
Art from the Urban Wilderness

5.0 (319)
female Women-owned

Art from the Urban Wilderness is a community art studio located at Hive Studios in Banyo, northside Brisbane/Meanjin.
The studio was founded by artist Sandra Pearce in 2021, and specialises in the techniques of printmaking, papermaking, drawing, bookbinding and artist books. We offer workshops, courses, social art days, and artist talk events.
Our mission is to build an inclusive art community that nurtures creative authenticity, confidence and resilience. We also believe in the power of art to break the cycle of disaffection towards nature, to enrich lives and inspire care for the environment.
The studio is fully air-conditioned with some onsite parking as well as street parking.
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