Mokulito Lithographic Printing
IMPORTANT TO NOTE:
For ages 18 to adult - BEGINNER skill level
Venue is BELLINGEN HIGH SCHOOL (mobility aid accessible)
Course runs for 5 FULL-DAYS - Monday to Friday 9am until 4pm
This course has an extra materials cost of $80
Need an NDIS invoice? Call Nicole on 0419 379 146 during business hours BEFORE booking.
This exciting 5 day course will introduce you to the Wood Lithography (Mokulito) printing process.
Mokulito can be described as “kitchen lithography”. It combines wood block printing with lithography but uses everyday non-toxic and inexpensive materials.
IMPORTANT TO NOTE:
For ages 18 to adult - BEGINNER skill level
Venue is BELLINGEN HIGH SCHOOL (mobility aid accessible)
Course runs for 5 FULL-DAYS - Monday to Friday 9am until 4pm
This course has an extra materials cost of $80
Need an NDIS invoice? Call Nicole on 0419 379 146 during business hours BEFORE booking.
This exciting 5 day course will introduce you to the Wood Lithography (Mokulito) printing process.
Mokulito can be described as “kitchen lithography”. It combines wood block printing with lithography but uses everyday non-toxic and inexpensive materials.
IMPORTANT TO NOTE:
For ages 18 to adult - BEGINNER skill level
Venue is BELLINGEN HIGH SCHOOL (mobility aid accessible)
Course runs for 5 FULL-DAYS - Monday to Friday 9am until 4pm
This course has an extra materials cost of $80
Need an NDIS invoice? Call Nicole on 0419 379 146 during business hours BEFORE booking.
This exciting 5 day course will introduce you to the Wood Lithography (Mokulito) printing process.
Mokulito can be described as “kitchen lithography”. It combines wood block printing with lithography but uses everyday non-toxic and inexpensive materials.
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YOUR COURSE TUTOR
Sam Sosnowski
Sam has been involved in a wide range of Art and Design since graduating in Fine Art from the National Gallery School (Victoria).
After a successful career as an Art Director/Graphic Designer/Illustrator/Sculptor/and Lecturer at QUT, Sam currently divides his time between printmaking, public art commissions, fine art and teaching.
He has been involved in various group and solo exhibitions and his work is held in both national and international collections.
“Great course - excellent information, class notes and online materials plus follow-up information afterwards. Very knowledgeable, experience and encouraging teacher. Generous with information.”
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One can get the sharp lines of wood cutting with the softer and expressive tones possible in lithography.
It is an inexpensive and portable medium that has surprising and creative results.
Students will produce 2 edition prints over the 5 days, and come away with an understanding of the lithographic and printmaking process.
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Please bring the following on your first day of class:
Sketch Pad
Lino cutting tools/Woodblock tools
Some design roughs and/or scrapbook of ideas
Drawing tools
Ruler
Pencils, pens. etc
Stanley knife or cutting blade
Selection of Brushes (fine and medium, wide)
Watercolour paint set (for multi-colour printing)
Mixing palette and water containers
Apron/old shirt for printing
Rags
Palette knives
Ceramic plate for mixing litho ink
This class has an extra materials cost of $80, which is payable directly to the tutor.
Once you book your ticket, the tutor will be in touch to arrange payment.
Cost includes:
Mokulito kit
2 sheets of Plywood (A4)
Litho tusche
Litho crayons
Liquid litho ink
Distilled water
Gum Arabic
Turps
Offset inks
Litho sponges
Scrapers
Butchers paper
Tracing carbon
Sharpening stones
Plastic gloves
Japanese paper/Kozo paper for 2 editions
High quality acid free printing paper
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No experience required.
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NOTE: THIS IS A PLAN ONLY AND SUBJECT TO CHANGE
DAY ONE: Completing your design on first block
Morning session:
Introduction to process and materials.
Demonstration videos (examples of precise and loose)
Afternoon session:
Completion of design
Preparation of substrate for drawing
Sanding
Transferring design on to substrate
Application of Gum Arabic
DAY TWO: Printing
Morning session:
Soaking paper
Set up press
Mixing offset ink in preparation for printing
Washing Gum Arabic off plate
Afternoon session:
Setting up the press
Printing your edition
DAY THREE to FOUR
Designing second print on shina plywood
Carving and sharpening tools demonstration
Preparation for printing
DAY FIVE
Printing day
Assessment of work
