May 21, 2019 Basil Hall
Following a workshop at our Braidwood studio by visiting Scotland-based artist, Sarah Ross-Thompson, I decided that a collagraph would be a great way to depict the construction of an Indonesian fishing boat. This print has been made in response to one by a Melbourne artist for a joint exhibition called “RSVP” at Firestation and Southern Highlands Printmakers. The …
December 20, 2012 Basil Hall
This is looking better! The relief press has been refurbished and now has a hydraulic ram (still needs a paint). Most of the shelving is in and we are…
April 2, 2012 Basil Hall
Our second remote workshop for 2012 took place in late March, and Basil was accompanied by UK printmaker, Sarah Fountain. This was our first visit for 10 years to Yarliyil Art Centre…
December 19, 2011 Basil Hall
There is just one place still available in our July 2-15 workshop on Skopelos this year. The June workshop is fully subscribed, as is the accommodation we suggested to…
November 11, 2011 Basil Hall
Mervyn Street spit biting a new etching plate during the workshop conducted at Mangkaja Arts in Fitzroy Crossing, Western Australia in November by Basil and Mats. Mangkaja purchased a…
September 5, 2011 Basil Hall
The Paruku project, organised and orchestrated by NSW artist Mandy Martin, and involving scientists, anthropologists, writers, artists, pilots, benefactors and fabulous camp cooks took place in August near Lake…
July 5, 2009 Basil Hall
Skopelos Director Gloria Carr and Assoc. Director Jill Somer surprised Basil with a birthday cake at a local taverna. With only one of a possible 55 candles to blow…
During his two week residency this time, Basil made two reduction woodblocks using the hydraulic press. The studio has good drying racks and excellent weather for drying!
Basil at work using the hydraulic press. Two very nice Italian etching presses are in the background. Through the door at the top is a fine vegetable garden and…
The Skopelos Foundation has an excellent printmaking workshop as part of its extensive facilities for artists on the Greek island of Skopelos in the Sporades group. Many Aussie artists…
