Judy Gordon | Creative Depth: Delving into Silk Aquatint
Saturday, 3 May 2025 | 9:00am – 12:00pm | $90
Saturday, 3 May 2025 | 1:00pm – 4:00pm | $90
Join artist Judy Gordon for an immersive workshop using silk aquatint, an accessible, non-toxic alternative print technique that beautifully replicates the rich tonal variations and visual depth of traditional aquatints.
In this workshop, you’ll get hands-on experience making your own aquatint plate, learning how to select the right type of silk to create an effective aquatint plate and gaining an understanding of the importance of preparing an appropriate matrix for the silk.
Under Judy’s expert guidance, explore the different effects created by various types of media applied to the print matrix, enhancing your artistic versatility.
Experience the complete printing process as you ink and print your aquatint plate, using non-toxic inks on Japanese paper from the Awagami Papermill in Japan.
This workshop is designed for artists of all levels, from beginners to those with prior printmaking experience. Participants will leave with a series of original prints and a deeper understanding of silk aquatint techniques, enriched by Judy’s artistic insights.
Don’t miss out! Tickets limited to 12 students. Age: 16 +
What to bring:
- All materials provided.
- Apron, or old clothes they don’t mind getting inky.
About the artist:
Judy Gordon is a multidisciplinary artist currently based in Whanganui a Tara. Recently retired, she brings over 40 years of experience as an educator, having taught at secondary schools while actively exhibiting her artwork. Judy’s work often delves into themes of nature, memory, and the interconnectedness of human experience with the environment.
“For the past seven years, I have been researching and utilizing silk aquatint in my prints, often in combination with other print media. I appreciate the painterly quality and textured surface that the silk creates on the paper.”
Instagram: @judygordonworks
Note: Catch Judy’s FREE demonstration of Silk Aquatint at Printopia Festival on Sunday, 4 May at 2:00pm in Opanuku Studio, Corban Estate Arts Centre.
For the festival’s full programme of events visit www.printopia.nz.