September 17, 2019 basiljhall
Almost 500 people attended Grampians Brushes 2019, held at Hall’s Gap (no relation) in Western Victoria’s Grampians. 21 tutors, of whom I was one, had the task of keeping everyone happy, entertained, enthralled and motivated and we all hope that the participants were happy with what they achieved. Three printmakers were running courses: Bronwyn Rees from Melbourne, Sam Sosnowski …
November 4, 2018 Basil Hall
The Australian Print Triennial, run by Mildura’s Art Vault has just concluded after four jam-packed days of forums, exhibitions, debates and fine food. Many thanks to Kevin, Julie and…
Abi Thompson from Wodonga made this beautiful etching (soft ground and aquatint) and combined it with a hand-painted mono print plate at Basil’s recent etching workshop held at Creators’…
Creators Artspace, a gallery and access printmaking space in Albury-Wodonga, has just had Basil down for a four day workshop. Artspace is setting up its etching area for copper plate…
September 20, 2016 Basil Hall
Sue Trevillian has been to a number of Basil’s studios and workshops in two countries and three states. Here is her colour etching and chine collé, commenced at one…
Melbourne’s Firestation Printmaking studio invited Basil back again this year to do another workshop last weekend. Here is the group of 2016, standing behind some of their 30 assembled…
