Summer Impressions 2025

With a small group (max 4 participants), the week offers a lot of flexibility. Below is a program guide for the week:

Day 1 | Monday – 1pm-4pm
Head to The Studio to settle in and meet everyone. We will discuss your goals for the week, meaning you can dive straight into your project on Tuesday morning.
Afternoon tea included.

Day 2 | Tuesday – 10am-4pm
Get started straight away. We’ll break for lunch together and continue working in the afternoon.
Morning tea, lunch and afternoon tea included.

Day 3 | Wednesday – 10am-4pm
Continue developing your project from the previous day. In the afternoon, there will be an opportunity to explore a new process for an hour or two. Check the ‘Extra Processes’ tab below for more details.
Morning tea, lunch and afternoon tea included.

Day 4 | Thursday – 10am-4pm
Keep progressing with your work. Another chance to try a new process will be available in the afternoon. Refer to the ‘Extra Processes’ tab below for more information.
Morning tea, lunch and afternoon tea included.

Day 5 | Friday – 10am-4pm
Focus on completing your project. We’ll review everyone’s work at the end of the day before heading home.
Morning tea, lunch and afternoon tea included.

Studio Hours: The official hours are 10am-4pm, with the studio opening at 9am each day. Feel free to arrive anytime after 9am from Tuesday to Friday to get a head start on your day.

Use this special week to further develop your skills. You can focus on honing practical techniques or work on a specific project. The week’s technical focus includes various printmaking and bookmaking techniques taught at The Studio, with opportunities to expand your skill set with new methods.

Techniques include:

• Linocut
• Aluminium metal plate etching
• Collagraphs
• Embossing
• Cyanotype
• Gel plate monoprinting
• Handmade and artist books

Please note that eco-printing is not available during this week.

In the enrolment form below, share your thoughts on what you aim to achieve during the week. If you’re unsure at this stage, no problem! Just indicate the type of processes you’d like to explore (eg linocut, etching, cyanotype). We’ll check in about your goals closer to the dates.

If you’re uncertain about what to do and need some guidance, let me know in the enrollment form and we can chat about it.

In addition to your primary projects, I’m excited to offer some extra ‘play’ processes during the week. As a group, we can choose two of the following activities (or similar) to explore on different afternoons:

• Paper rusting
• Letterpress printing
• Indigo dyeing
• Image transfer

We’ll plan for these sessions on two afternoons, allowing us to dive into one process each day if there’s interest. If you’d prefer to continue focusing on your primary work, that’s perfectly fine too. We’ll discuss the options and preferences on Monday afternoon to ensure everyone gets the most out of their time in the studio.

MATERIALS

The workshop fee includes a levy to cover some, but not all, materials. Below is a list of most, but not all, inclusions:

• Printing inks
• Proofing papers
• 1 sheet of printmaking paper per person
• Lino tools and brayers
• Glass sheets for inking
• Boards and glass for cyanotype
• 1 printing plate per person (up to A5 for lino and aluminium, and up to A4 for screenboard)
• Gel plates
• Tapes and sundry studio items
• Cleaning chemicals and rags

Students will need to bring or purchase additional materials such as:

• Extra printmaking paper
• Larger linocut plates
• Additional lino and etching plates
• Additional screen board

A detailed list of materials supplied and those you’ll need to bring will be provided closer to the workshop date. Some materials will be available for purchase from the studio, with prices sent to you beforehand.

RESOURCES

Students will have access to the following resources:

• Printing presses: Pauline, the large etching press, and Paulette, the new smaller A4+ etching press (a little larger than the X-cut Express printer).
• Studio library: A collection of books and resources covering a wide range of printmaking and art-related topics.
• Studio work areas: Well-equipped spaces tailored for various printmaking techniques.

Lunch is provided from Tuesday to Friday.

Tea, coffee, and light morning and afternoon tea are available Tuesday to Friday, with afternoon tea on Monday.

Feel free to bring your own food and drinks if you prefer. The studio has a small kitchenette equipped with a fridge, cutlery, and a microwave oven.

IDEAS

This workshop is tailored to your creative aspirations. Bring your own image ideas, sketches and concepts. While here, you’re also welcome to find inspiration from books available in my resource library.

PRINTING PLATES & TOOLS

Feel free to bring your own plates, whether they’re for etching, drypoint, linocut, collagraph, or embossing. Additionally, if you have paper stencils ready to use, please bring those along. You are also encouraged to bring any personal tools and materials that you prefer to use, ensuring you have everything you need for your projects.

PERSONAL STUDIO KIT

To make your experience as comfortable and personalised as possible, you are welcome to bring your own studio kit. This can include any specialized tools or materials that you find essential for your work.

ESSENTIALS

• Studio Apron – printmaking can get messy, so bring an apron to protect your clothing.
• Journal or Notebook – keep a journal or notebook handy for sketching out ideas and taking notes during the workshop.

Arriving well-prepared with your tools, materials and ideas will help you maximise your productivity and enjoyment during our focused creative time together.

The Studio is a fully functional professional space.

Please wear closed-toe shoes and clothing or an apron that you don’t mind getting dirty—printmaking can be a messy process.

Whenever possible, we use non-toxic inks, chemicals, and materials. However, printmaking involves various materials and processes, including sharp tools and substances with some degree of toxicity.

You will receive instructions and guidance on using tools and maintaining studio safety. It is essential to follow these instructions carefully.

BOOKING

Book early as places are limited!

To secure your spot, please complete the enrolment form below.

Once I receive your enrolment form, I will personally reach out via email within 1-3 business days to discuss your goals for the workshop, the materials you’ll need, and to finalize payment.

PAYMENT

Full payment is required to confirm your enrolment. You can pay via PayPal or direct deposit.

Progress payment is available with prior arrangement. If you wish to make progress payments, a non-refundable deposit of $100 is required within 7 days of booking, payment timing agreed, with final payment due no later than 6 December 2024.

Please note: A $20 surcharge applies for PayPal payments to cover the transaction fee. The actual PayPal processing fee is higher than $20.

CANCELLATION

Sometimes circumstances can change. Below is a summary of cancellation and refund terms. Click here to read the full details.

Cancellations by Students:

• Cancellations before 6 November 2024 – full refund minus 10% admin fee
• Cancellations before 6 December 2024 – refund 50%
• Cancellations on or after 6 December 2024 – no refund
• Where possible, every effort will be made to fill your place with another student. If this is possible, you will be refunded your fee, minus any applicable PayPal transaction fees.

Cancellation by Kim Herringe:

• Summer Impression may be cancelled by me due to minimum class enrolment not being reached by 6 December 2024 or unforeseen circumstances (eg illness). In this event, you will be offered a full refund or option to reschedule.

For full Terms and Conditions and Cancellation details, please read the enrolment terms and conditions here.

As weeks fill, please still register on the wait list. People’s circumstances change and there may be cancellations leading up to the event.

Wait listed students will be contacted immediately if a spot opens up.