WORKSTATION #1
WORKSTATION #1 - HILLDAV ETCHING PRESS offers individual access to our Hilldav etching press (bed size: 200cm x 100cm) - This session is for artists who can demonstrate proficiency in handling printing equipment and materials and can operate independently.
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Preparation table space- 2m x 1m
Bring your own inks, paper, plates, tarlatan, registration matt and other specialist equipment.​
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The workstation includes use of:
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the glass inking up slab (large)
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a selection of basic rollers, paper dampening trays, sinks and a large drying rack
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As work health, place and safety are a priority, the methods of printmaking that can be pursued are: drypoint etching, monotype, plate lithography and collography.
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Both water based and oil based inks can be used.
Clean up to be done with oil based products (vegetable oil) followed by a degreasing solution.
Note: ferric and nitric acid etching is not permitted however, copper sulphate, salt and water solutions can be used.
A studio orientation and induction to press use is required prior to the session.
Please make contact so as to organise an orientation and induction time.
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Please see below the start and end date in Term 4. For any enquiries, please make contact- see below.

Thursday- Workstation #1
Morning Session: 8.30am - 12.30pm
Afternoon Session: 1.00pm- 5.00pm
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Start date: , 2025
End date: , 2025
Cost: $80 (4hrs)
Max: 1 person (2m x 1m table work bench)​
Booking is required over the phone - call Andree - 0436 119 764
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Payment to be made on site 10 mins prior to start time​
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Contact Details: email: info@burleigharthub.com
Ph: 0436119764 / Office hours: Mon -Fri 9am-3pm