Photogravure Workshop at the Rare Trades Centre

Discover the art of photogravure and turn your digital photos into timeless prints.

Day 1 begins with hands-on guidance in Photoshop to refine your image and prepare it for the photogravure process. You’ll transfer your image onto a photopolymer plate with an inkjet printer, then expose and develop it using water and UV light—completely solvent- and acid-free.

Day 2 dives into creative exploration. Experiment with different printmaking techniques and materials, including the delicate art of Chine Colle using rice papers and digitally layered colours to enhance your work.

Join us for a transformative experience in photogravure, where your digital images take on new life in fine art printmaking.

Held at Ballarat’s Australian Centre for Rare Arts and Forgotten Trades, a world-class facility dedicated to learning and preserving Australia’s rare arts and trades through a series of workshops, masterclasses, events, and residencies.