Print Lab Australia provides Professional Development workshops for primary and high school teachers introducing a range of printmaking techniques such as linocut, paper lithography, mokulito (wood lithography), woodcut, drypoint, chine collé, and etching. For more information about particular techniques click here.
We teach only non-toxic techniques suitable for beginners and more advanced participants. We tailor our program to the Australian National Curriculum and include advice on developing a dynamic art class syllabus, improving visual literacy and how the learned skills can be used across different curriculums.
In addition, participants will learn how:
PD participants will gain practical skills and broaden their knowledge about the art industry. Each participant will be awarded a certificate of completion at the conclusion of the PD.
Our sessions are usually 3.5 - 4 hours depending on the technique, during which you will learn:
The PD can be run at your school and we also offer workshops dedicated solely for art teachers held throughout the year at venues within the metro area, contact us directly for more details and to register your interest.
You can choose a PD for a particular technique, or we can tailor a combination of techniques of your interest. Please contact us and we can send you a detailed PD session plan.
How will printmaking benefit your visual arts program?
▶︎ Improves visual literacy
▶︎ Inspires creativity
▶︎ Develops practical skills
▶︎ Improves fine motor skills
▶︎ Addresses curriculum requirements
▶︎ Engages you with the art and craft industry
We teach only non-toxic techniques suitable for beginners and more advanced participants. We tailor our program to the Australian National Curriculum and include advice on developing a dynamic art class syllabus, improving visual literacy and how the learned skills can be used across different curriculums.
In addition, participants will learn how:
- to set up a print studio
- prepare a budget
- teach printmaking with limited facilities
PD participants will gain practical skills and broaden their knowledge about the art industry. Each participant will be awarded a certificate of completion at the conclusion of the PD.
Our sessions are usually 3.5 - 4 hours depending on the technique, during which you will learn:
- hands on skills (including demonstration of the process and your own practice)
- managing classroom activities (proper class set up, effective ways of teaching the process)
- maintaining students safety - teaching the correct techniques and safe use of printmaking tools
- materials brands and suppliers (we will provide you with a list of suppliers)
- differentiation to meet the specific learning needs of students across the full range of abilities
- ideas for lesson plans
- guidance on artists and artworks to use for visual analysis of specific techniques
The PD can be run at your school and we also offer workshops dedicated solely for art teachers held throughout the year at venues within the metro area, contact us directly for more details and to register your interest.
You can choose a PD for a particular technique, or we can tailor a combination of techniques of your interest. Please contact us and we can send you a detailed PD session plan.
How will printmaking benefit your visual arts program?
▶︎ Improves visual literacy
▶︎ Inspires creativity
▶︎ Develops practical skills
▶︎ Improves fine motor skills
▶︎ Addresses curriculum requirements
▶︎ Engages you with the art and craft industry
Examples of artworks by our participants:
