Laser cut printmaking from the archives

In Person Workshop

Use images from the City of Sydney Archives to create a laser-cut printing plate and print your image on our printing press for History Week 2023.

Led by experienced facilitators in the Darling Square Library makerspace and a city archivist, this workshop is a great introduction to laser-cut printmaking and the City of Sydney Archives.

You’ll be guided through how to access historical images from the City Archives to make a laser-cut etching plate. Once you’re happy with your final design, we’ll help you print it on our small press. You’ll receive your etching and print during the class or by mail after the class.

What you’ll learn:

• How to access photographs in the City of Sydney Archives

• Basic digital design using Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator (No prior experience necessary).

• Tools including colour manipulation, image correction and filters to prepare your image for laser cutting  

• Basic laser cutting and printmaking skills

• 1 professional laser cutting of your image and a print on printmaking paper. Designs are laser cut up to a maximum size of 15cm x 10cm.

• If your design is not ready by the end of the workshop, we will mail it to you.

Details:

• Cost: $35.00 full price / $28.00 concession

• Small and intimate class size – bookings are essential

• Suitable for: ages 16+

• Experience level: beginner workshop with no required knowledge

• Wear: enclosed shoes and no loose-fitting clothing or jewellery