The beginners workshop will teach you how to carve and print a Renoir Ezy Carve block 10x15cm approximately using thin and thick lines on already made designs (or designs of your own). Participants will walk away with at least three prints of the design, basic knowledge and practical skills which can be used later at home (Yes, you can also take the block home). The plates are made of Ezy Carve (or equivalent), a new generation carving material that allows a very smooth and safe process unlike the traditional lino that is a bit harder to work with.One of the sides of the carving blocks will have an already made design with a marine theme with the aim of raising awareness about marine conservation, however, if you feel like doing your own design you can turn around the plate and hand draw your own design to later carve and print it. We will work on both sides of the plate, another great advantage of Ezy Carve. Rainbow roller and printing on fabric will be part of the workshop. You are welcome to bring along 1 x image: 10x15cm. There will also be time in class to develop your imagery. Materials valued at $50 are provided by Tutor and included in fee.
Your Tutor is Camilo Esparza
Camilo Esparza has been teaching at WEA since 2024.
Camilo grew up in Bogota, Colombia and started painting and printmaking under the mentoring of his Dad, the Colombian Artist Eduardo Esparza.
In 2008, Camilo came to South Australia to undertake further studies at The University of Adelaide and decided to make Adelaide his home.
In 2014, the spark of art came back to him after a visit to the Hans Heysen Studio in Hahndorf. Since then he has been painting and printmaking non-stop (literally). Camilo’s most popular series entitled “Marine World” focuses on Australian marine life and imaginary sea creatures and is a call for the protection of endangered marine species. He documents his work on Instagram.
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