A career in advertising and more specifically Graphic Design, Mel Bennett is now embarking on a lifelong love of printmaking. She enjoyed learning a number of printing techniques and mediums as an art student in the 1990s. Throughout her career she has been associated with the print industry. Mel has recently completed her own dedicated print studio on her property and is embracing the return to her passion for printmaking. Focusing mainly on wood block printmaking, known as ‘relief’ printing, Mel is constantly developing and experimenting with the medium. She is continually developing her skills and techniques and producing unique and interesting artworks along the way.
As paper is an integral part of printmaking, it is with such good fortune and a privilege to team up with a master papermaker, Dion Channer. Dion is willing to share his knowledge and love of papermaking, along with an Italian espresso and some insightful discussions. The unique properties of Dion’s lovingly crafted handmade paper offers a new dimension to Mel’s printed artwork. Mel finds it is such a delight to explore the possibilities and characteristics that the paper and printmaking processes entail.
Onsite, Mel will have an etching press and be demonstrating the process of printing from design, carving, and inking, through to the final printed piece. All printing will be using the exquisite and exclusive handmade paper by Dion.
