Printmaking Classes
meet your tutor
Carrie Dingwall
Bachelor of Fine Arts, Diploma of Teaching
Carrie majored in Printmaking at Otago School of Fine Arts and then continued her education at Canterbury Teachers College.
In recent years, Carrie has taught Printmaking and Mixed Media Art at Hagley Community College (After 3 programs) and then went on to set up her own private studio. Here at Starling Studio, Carrie creates a comfortable, supportive environment for her students.
Now with almost 4 years of running Printmaking classes, Carrie has everything you need to learn this fun and very addictive art form!
2026 8 week courses
Carrie’s Printmaking classes are designed for beginners as well as experienced artists.
All new students start with the same introductory project which they work with for the first 1/2 of the term, then Carrie guides each student into their own unique project. Students are encouraged to try different carving styles and techniques. The class is limited to 8 students, this way there is plenty of opportunities for individual assistance and guidance from your tutor.
Students can expect to cover relief printing on wood blocks and lino. Starting with single colours and working up to various colour layering techniques. There will also be opportunities for students to cover some basic intaglio printmaking techniques, such as dry point etching.
No experience is required and all start-up materials are provided. (additional materials may need to be purchased such as paper etc).
Term dates and fees for 2026
Term 2 start date: 20th/21st April
(mid term break after week 4)
end date: 16th/17th June
Term 2 is now underway, there is still space in the Tuesday Morning Class - contact your tutor Carrie for more information if you would like to join this class (reduced fees apply) starlingstudio@xtra.co.nz
Term 3 start date: 21st/22nd July
(mid term break after week 4)
end date: 15th/16th September
Term 4 start date: 13th/14th October
(no mid term break)
end date: 1st/2nd December
Term 3 Tuesday Morning Class 10am to 12pm
start date: 21st July 2026
finish date: 15th September 2026
(mid term break after week 4)
$320 early bird special $288
Term 3 Wednesday Morning Class 10am to 12pm
start date: 22nd July 2026
finish date: 16th September 2026
(mid term break after week 4)
$320 early bird special $288
Term 3 Tuesday Evening Class 6pm to 8pm
start date: 22nd July 2026
finish date: 16th September 2026
(mid term break after week 4)
$320 early bird special $288
Term 3 Wednesday Evening Class 6pm to 8pm
start date: 22nd July 2026
finish date: 16th September 2026
(mid term break after week 4)
$320 early bird special $288
Term 4 Tuesday Morning Class 10am to 12pm
start date:13th October 2026
finish date: 1st December 2026
$320 early bird special $288
Term 4 Tuesday Evening Class 6pm to 8pm
start date: 13th October 2026
finish date: 1st December 2026
$320 early bird special $288
Term 4 Wednesday Evening Class 6pm to 8pm
start date:14th October 2026
finish date: 2nd December 2026
$320 early bird special $288
Term 4 Wednesday Morning Class 10am to 12pm
start date:14th October 2026
finish date: 2nd December 2026
$320 early bird special $288
Print Club is a self-directed 4-hour session for students who feel confident to work on their own projects in their own time with a group of like-minded creatives.
PRINT CLUB
Held on the first Saturday of every month.
BYO consumables
Full use of studio equipment including printing presses.
Bookings essential $45.00 per session.