{"product_id":"moth-and-butterfly-artist-books-linocut-and-botanical-monotype-printmaking-with-dr-fenja-t-ringl-copy","title":"Moth and butterfly artist books – linocut and botanical monotype printmaking with Dr. Fenja T. Ringl (Copy)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCourse Brief Snapshot\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eIn this weekend workshop, immerse yourself in the world of moths, butterflies and plants through printmaking and artist book assembly. Guided by entomological and botanical themes, you will explore two printmaking techniques – linocut and gel plate botanical monoprinting – to create beautiful three-dimensional artist books from your artworks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #2b00ff;\"\u003eDates: 20 – 21 September 2026\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #2b00ff;\"\u003eDays\/Times: Saturday and Sunday, 9.30am – 4.00pm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(43, 0, 255); font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eVenue: NatureArt Lab Studio, M16 Artspace, 21 Blaxland Crescent, Griffith;\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAbout the course\/workshop\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn this workshop, you will have access to NatureArt Lab’s printmaking tools and materials as you work in relief print (linocut) and botanical monotype under the guidance of a professional printmaker. Design and create insect linocuts from your existing drawings or photographs, learning about plate design, printing methods, and tool and equipment choices. Then delve into the creative fun of botanical monoprinting using real plant specimens and gel plates, to create colourful and unique background images on which to print your linocut designs. Finally, cut up and assemble your artworks into sculptural and tactile ‘books’. At the end of the workshop you can expect to have produced two beautiful artist books made from professional printmaking paper, featuring your unique linocut and botanical designs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eLearning Outcomes\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLearn how to develop and create printed images using positive and negative ‘space’, gaining experience with layering, composition and mark-making.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGain familiarity of materials and equipment used with each printmaking technique.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGain experience of the printmaking process, possibilities and limitations, through focused in-person study of the natural world, and through the translation of these characteristics in different printmaking techniques.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLearn how to create a variety of artist book styles from your printed papers.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePractical sessions\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach workshop day is dedicated to practical printmaking experience, with short intervals for planning and demonstrations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eLevel of course\/workshop\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe workshop is suited for beginners to intermediate students, with some basic experience in linocut printmaking recommended due to the pace of the workshop over two days. \u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMaterials: \u003c\/b\u003eMaterials will be supplied and are included in the cost of the course.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAn materials list of additional supplies will be provided prior to the start of the first class.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDraft materials list for participants:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eApron\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePencils, pens, markers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRuler\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePaper folder (bone, plastic or Teflon)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFine utility knife and scissors\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlain printer paper (around 20 sheets)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBaby wipes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReference images for your linocuts.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYour own botanical specimens on day 2 if preferred (fresh, flat and floppy materials are best suited), although some will be provided. Sharp objects cannot be used as they risk damaging gel plates.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAny special paper you would like to print on.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe will provide:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNAL printmaking press and gel plates\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInks (Akua), rollers and other inking and cleaning materials\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA supply of printmaking paper\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #2b00ff;\"\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"color: rgb(31, 33, 36); font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLevel of workshop\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eSuitable for beginners.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAbout the tutor\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDr Fenja T. Ringl is a Canberra-based printmaker with a passion for nature-influenced art that reflects Australia’s unique ecological and cultural environments. With a professional background in archaeology, palaeo-ecology and science communication, Fenja draws inspiration from years of travelling and working across Australia’s diverse landscapes. Fenja initially explored printmaking as a way of interpreting the natural world while on fieldwork years ago, and has since developed printmaking into a full-time occupation\/obsession.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"NatureArt Lab","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43333779783743,"sku":null,"price":420.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0020\/0117\/4591\/files\/Insectartistbooks-Mixedinsectsdetail.jpg?v=1780457309","url":"https:\/\/natureartlab.com.au\/products\/moth-and-butterfly-artist-books-linocut-and-botanical-monotype-printmaking-with-dr-fenja-t-ringl-copy","provider":"NatureArt Lab","version":"1.0","type":"link"}