The silhouette of a magnificent Araucaria bidwillii, or bunya tree, crown against the skies of the Sunshine Coast Hinterland is an iconic sight. I have lived in Maleny, the heart of the Sunshine Coast Hinterland, for nearly 15 years and will never tire of their statuesque grace. But there is a problem … Bunya Dieback In South East Queensland’s Sunshine Coast Hinterland and the Bunya Mountains, bunya trees are experiencing dieback. This dieback is a concerning trend attributed to environmental stressors like climate, habitat disturbance and invasive species. These iconic trees, vital to the ..read more

Solveig and Roz, CONGRATULATIONS, you reached 10 workshops in 2023. Thank you !! Bonnie and Karla – you both reached 9 in 2023. Only 1 more to go! And Katie – you reached 19!! One more to 20 and another free workshop. And coming up behind Bonnie and Karla is Cathy with 8 workshops, and Em, Angela, Bronwyn and Minh with 7 workshops each. WOW! What is the Repeat Offenders Reward? It is a special THANK YOU I introduced in March 2022 – when you attend ten workshops, you get one FREE. T&Cs apply, click here for the specific details. From the tips of my toes to the bottom of my heart … THAN ..read more

MY printmaker’s cat! The Studio is complete again … meow!  This delightful feline came into my life a couple of months ago. Monty. And in true cat-style, he is sitting on the artwork! I’ve missed having a fur-companion. Many people who attended my workshops met Maggie … the Princess of The Studio. She was a beautiful, regal Scottish Deerhound who lived to a very ripe old age of 9 years and 4 months. Trust me, that’s a good run for a such a large dog. But it doesn’t make me miss her any less! Ruby the greyhound spent 6 months with me in the studio last year. She assumed the coma-posit ..read more

Books! Books! Books! Printed paper. Pictures and words. A tactile experience. While screens and devices provide access to previously inaccessible resources, the pleasure and experience of a book remains unmatched. There’s  delight in turning the pages, carefully bookmarking pictures or quotes for future reference. As you crack open a book for the first time, inhale the unique and intoxicating scent of freshly printed ink on the pages. Settle into your favorite chair, indulging in the assurance that the only battery at risk of running low is your own, as you gracefully drift into nap-la ..read more

I am so excited to be a part of the upcoming Gel Printers Summit. Drew Steinbrecher has gathered 14 top gel plate artists in one place where we share our processes, tips & tricks, and artistic thoughts for students around the world. What is the Gel Printers Summit? 14 instructors from around the world – all in the one online place! Discussion forums and Facebook group. Self-paced and Lifetime access. Tips, tricks and insights into each instructor’s process. How much does it cost? US$67 – EARLY BIRD pricing starts 18 September US$97 – Regular pricing from 2 October Who are the In ..read more

Are you looking for an engaging, accessible and experimental art process to introduce to your high school art classrooms? I’m Kim Herringe, a printmaker passionate about teaching and sharing the craft of printmaking. I’m excited to introduce you to the versatile world of gelatin plate monoprinting. This printmaking art process has been capturing the attention of artists and crafters for many years, and it translates beautifully to the classroom. I have introduced high school visual arts students to this process as part of the senior (years 11 and 12) visual art students stimulus experi ..read more

Are you looking for an engaging, accessible and experimental art process to introduce to your high school art classrooms? I’m Kim Herringe, a printmaker passionate about teaching and sharing the craft of printmaking. I’m excited to introduce you to the very versatile world of gelatin plate monoprinting. This printmaking art process has been capturing the attention of artists and crafters for over a decade, and it translates beautifully to the classroom. I have introduced high school visual arts students to this process as part of the senior (years 11 and 12) visual art students stimulu ..read more

1971 days ago I ran my first workshop – Linocut 101. So much has happened over those 1971 days … I have run nearly 200 public and private group workshops … shared my studio space with nearly 600 workshop students, encouraging them all to trust the process and release the attachment to the outcome … hosted four major Open Studio events and set up of my own studio/workshop space, declaring myself an ‘overnight success‘ at the end of 2019. My workshop schedule started with an offering of 3 printmaking workshops, and have expanded to 15 coming into the second half of this year. And I have plan ..read more

There is something so very special about opening the studio doors and inviting people in … to look, touch, see, chat, explore. This was the third Open Studios Sunshine Coast event I have participated in, and the 4th time I have opened my studio doors to the public. And I can’t wait to do it again. 200 people visited this year. THANK YOU to each and every one of you It means a lot to every artist participating in the event that people take their time to visit us. The program ran a little later than usual this year, starting Friday 19 May and finishing Sunday 28 May. I was open Friday-Sun ..read more

It’s on again – Open Studios Sunshine Coast. 77 artist studios and galleries – along 7 scenic drive trails. Artists are opening their studio doors in May – printmakers, painters, sculptors, photographers, mixed media artists and more! The Studio (my studio) will open Friday 19, Saturday 20 and Sunday 21 May 2023 10am-4pm daily 10 Nadi Lane, North Maleny #H23 on page 34 in the Trail Guide The HINTERLAND studios open the first weekend, 19-21 May, with the following weekend sees the opening of the COASTAL studios. The demarcation line is the Bruce Hwy – studios on either side of the highway ..read more