John Pratt, Liminal 7, collage, 2022.
Join experienced artist and teacher John Pratt at Tuggeranong Arts Centre for an exploration of print media focusing on direct, low-tech processes you can continue to work on at home.
These processes have a rich history of inventiveness and diversity of approach with both drawing and painting being mediated through a range of simple materials such as lino, perspex, card, wood and vinyl. The print techniques include monoprint, collagraph, lino cut, colour reduction, woodcut and gelli printing. Creative exploration will be drawn from themes and subjects, including still life, natural elements, portraiture, and contributions from class participants.
This course is suitable for absolute beginners, participants with no prior experience or knowledge of the technique or medium to be used. The tutor will introduce technical language and basic techniques. All materials will be provided.
About John Pratt
John Pratt is a graphic artist working across a range of media including printmaking, collage, drawing, Artist books and projections in Public Space. Through a series of exhibitions he has been exploring the impact of human presence within a range of natural landscapes and constructed environments. These landscapes or sites have ranged from National Parks in the ACT to southern coastal zones through suburbia to the street scapes of the CBD. In each case the focus has explored the interchange of our existence and the physical space that surrounds us – we impact on the environment and in turn we are determined by it.
As part of this research and creative output he has also worked as a senior lecturer in the Printmedia and Drawing Department at the ANU School of Art. Over that period he has exhibited regularly including 15 Solo Exhibitions and participated in an extensive range of Group Exhibitions.
The Details
What: 6-week printmaking short course
When: Tuesdays 6 pm to 8 pm, 17 February – 24 March, 2026
Where: Tuggeranong Arts Centre, 137 Reed Street North
Tickets: $265. Book now.
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