Year 11CurriculumArt

Anna Ward, 30 June 2026

Exploring Printmaking in Year 11 Art

Year 11 Art students have spent this term learning a variety of printmaking methods based on the work of artist Vanesa Wairata Edwards.

Exploring Printmaking in Year 11 Art

They began with line drawings and a drypoint etching print. Students then developed background patterns, which were cut from recycled milk Tetra Pak containers. They also printed the silhouette from their etching, creating a multi-layered print for their art folio.

It was pleasing to see them experiment and enjoy the discoveries they made throughout this unit of work. The prints pictured are only a sample of their great achievements.