Simone has been teaching printmaking since 2009, as well as organising exhibitions and print events. In that time she has pulled together over 30 exhibitions and print events, and taught countless adults, artists, teachers and teenagers.

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“Simone is a fabulous teacher and consummate printmaking expert with stacks of knowledge across so many fields. You won't find a more generous, patient or encouraging teacher to try your hand at screenprinting with!”
- Stavroula Adameitis, Frida Las Vegas

“If you are interested in printmaking and looking to learn, book in to one of Union Street Printmaker's workshops.
I participated in Simone's Introduction to Mokuhanga workshop and loved it.
She is incredibly knowledgeable, friendly and encouraging.
I learnt so much about the history and process of Japanese woodblock printing and enjoyed the creative friendly vibes.
The studio is a treasure trove of printmaking paraphernalia which was lovely to be surrounded by.
I would have been happy carving and printing well into the night.”
Jo Ferguson

“If you have ever been enchanted by Japanese woodblock printing and all its exquisite and timeless beauty you may, like me want to understand even just a little about how these prints are produced.
Simone’s course is a wonderful place to begin this journey of discovery. It’s not theory, it’s a practical hands-on course that teaches the basic skills of “Mokuhanga”. Along the way though I learnt about the old Japanese masters and contemporary practitioners and came away with a greater appreciation for their skills and the processes involved.
Simone is a great teacher who made me feel very comfortable even though I had no real competency.
She also has a range of beautiful books on the subject and a love of Japanese art supplies.
Just to see her books was a treat in itself.
This is a workshop well worth the “journey”… it is rich on so many levels.”
Peter Lawrence

“Simone is a terrific teacher, an innate network builder and downright lovely, interesting human being. While only new to Union Street, I felt immediately drawn in to the community that she has built around people with diverse but shared interest in all things printmaking. Simone creates a uniquely flexible program and a warm and safe space where you can explore, challenge yourself and draw on her immense knowledge and skill at your own pace, and in line with your own interests.”
- Donna Holden

“Simone brings to her workshops a wealth of experience and knowledge about
the art, history and joy of printmaking. 
It was the best printmaking workshop I have ever attended! 
Employing a teaching methodology which is logical, thorough and scaffolded to suit participants,
Simone’s approach is to be commended. 
In the digital age with so much disconnection, one of Simone’s workshops will ground and inspire you!
What a pleasure!”
- Jacinta Hill, architect + builder, Architecture in the Wild

“Hi Simone, just a note to say how much I loved the Sunday Lino session.
I learnt loads by practice and your follow on notes answered all possible questions.
I always felt anxious about the printing process, but your explanations and demos dispelled all that.
Would love to do more. Many thanks!”
- Erika Brown, UK visitor 

“Dear Simone,
Thankyou for your fabulous printing workshop. You were well organised and gave us well-thought-out activities to experience.  Your knowledge and understanding of technique and process are exceptional. You are also a really lovely person. I enjoyed the workshop as it gave me a good understanding of lino printing. I liked the actual carving out on the lino and would like to experiment more with line, depth, etc. It was fun to explore the impact various colour combinations.
Thank you again Simone.”
- Naomi Reschke

“I have attended Simone’s mokuhanga, bookbinding, screen printing and lino workshops. 
Her workshops are always extremely well prepared and organised. She plans the workshop time to the minute to ensure we complete all parts of the process and have everything we need to get started at home.  All materials are provided, along with detailed workshop notes, recommended references and  lists of materials suppliers, both at the workshop and in follow up emails later.
Thank you Simone for another great workshop!”
- Dymphna James

“Thank you for the outstanding workshop on the weekend. Whilst I attended to refresh myself with linocutting techniques, I was pleasantly surprised at the range of relief techniques covered throughout the day and the small class size allowed plenty of time for exploration.
I have come away with a renewed passion for relief printing and am looking forward to now creating a series of works with the support of the casual classes.”
- Tricia Smith, Tricia Smith Design

“I absolutely loved my printmaking course with Simone - the venue is a great creative space where anything felt possible.  All around the space are examples of different kinds of printing and the day flew by - Simone was generous with information and has an in depth understanding of many different techniques.  I left feeling inspired.”
-Rebecca Smith

“For a creative experience to reveal in the joy of printmaking, I highly recommend a workshop with Simone. Simone reconnected me to this art form with such gentle guided encouragement, that I am now completely hooked.  It was a wonderful birthday present from my family.”
- Bec O’Leary

“Simone is a natural teacher and delivers highly informative but fun workshops. She not only taught myself and friends the basics of Japanese Woodblock printing, but also provided interesting history and context that made the workshop even more enriching. The workshop was well structured and very organised. Strongly recommend!”
- Nicole Clift, artist

‘We had the absolute best day with Simone as we embarked on our screen printing learning journey!
She could not have been more accommodating in the lead up
and on the day it was clear how lucky we were to be learning from her.
Simone is a fantastic and patient teacher and we could not fault our experience.
Thank you so much!’
- Sarah Laurie & Billy Laurie, Salubrious Hour

“Simone is a warm and welcoming!
Her passion truly shines through with her demonstration and strong knowledge of her work and techniques.
The class was adaptable to all abilities and age groups.
She was encouraging, but also challenged you to push the boundaries of your creativity.
The workspace was inspiring,
filled with art and love of a welcoming creative space.
You are definitely in for a treat with a day with Simone …
I’m already wanting to do more and explore and return.
Such a pleasure!
- Rosa

“As an absolute beginner, I can’t imagine a better introduction to lino printing
– well-organised, fun, informative, hands-on.”
- Andrew

“Hi Simone, thank you so much for all your great help , you are a wealth of information and these excellent notes/links and follow ups are fabbo!!”
- Jacky Spencer 

“I come away from Simone’s printmaking workshops invigorated and inspired everytime! A brilliant and generous instructor in all facets of print and art making, Simone’s workshops are packed with fun and innovative approaches to making and resolving printed artworks all in a relaxed, supportive and productive class environment. All workshops are supported with Simone’s comprehensive workshops notes so you can confidently go forth with your new found skills.  
Whether you’re a beginner or experienced in printmaking, there’s always something new to learn.
A guaranteed great time!”
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
- Georgina Willoughby, artist/printmaker

“I was reading your newsletter ☺️
You’re a total legend as always Simone,
how lucky we all are to have you as such a proactive teacher, mentor, absolute doer and one that goes above and beyond in our Printmaking Community.
You’re an inspiration 💙”
- Suzie Lockery, artist/printmaker

“The three of us booked in for professional development for our teaching practice (high school art and tech teachers) and for a bit of fun! It was the most wonderful, productive and informative day and we left feeling inspired and energised for the start of Term. Simone was so flexible with our workshop, and incredibly generous in her knowledge. It has given us tools to extend our own skills and those of our students, as well as troubleshoot when things don’t work.
Such a happy way to spend our Sunday, with someone who is so excited to share all they know and then some.”
-Jackie McAllister, Gladstone High School

“What a wonderful way to spend a Sunday! A fabulous experience with Simone from Union St Printmakers. An intimate, well paced, inspiring learning experience that I can highly recommend. An workshop that has left me wanting more but given me the skills and confidence to get started.
Thanks Simone can’t wait to attend the next one.”
- Lisa Baker

“We loved your Monoprint/type workshop! Mum was blown away with your knowledge and talent, she'll be talking about yesterday’s experience for quite some time. Best birthday present ever! We are hooked.”
- Annie & Carrie

“Simone is an extraordinary teacher.
Gentle, highly skilled, good humoured,
and actually more of a kind, creative coach.”
- Kate Simpson

“Simone is a skillful teacher, and designed an excellent workshop! We covered a whole suite of processes and concepts, which evoked an appreciation for the depth of traditional Mokuhanga; and between all of this there was somehow plenty of time in the day to practice our new skills, discuss the artform, and eat and drink to contentment. Simone even took great care that we were well equipped to continue at home as well. I absolutely will be attending workshops again.”
- Christopher Jolly, book binder

“Hi Simone, I just wanted to say how much I enjoyed the full day Gelli workshop.
I loved the fact that it was so hands on & I was able to experiment to my hearts content.
I also appreciate the amount of notes and links that you've kindly put together
so I can confidently carry on at home.
You've certainly given me an insight into 'the fabulous world of print'
and I hope to follow up with another workshop in the near future.”
- Sue Yorke 

“I’ve been hanging out at Union St Printmakers for around three years
and it has been a total joy, in so many arty ways.
Saturday afternoons are always the highlight of my week. The way Simone teaches is bloody brilliant! I highly rate her processes, tips and tricks. These simple and easy to follow processes have become second nature to me in my own practice. Simone guides you step-by-step through the printmaking process in a clear and guided fashion that even unfocused souls like myself can grasp!
Simone would have to be one of Adelaide's most generous creatives. She is so generous with her knowledge and passion that you always leave feeling empowered. Her undying enthusiasm is equally addictive and you just fall in love with this wonderful creative process, that we all know and love as printmaking.
Thank you Simone for all you give us fellow creatives,
the world is a better place for the creative circle surrounding you.”
- Sally Caston, Let’s Get Inky & Caston Design

“The workshop was fantastic, with an abundance of interesting and useful tips for screen printing approaches.
I really enjoyed the practical aspects of the day and found the timing to be perfect for the activities we worked on. I was happy with my output, and enjoyed the natural textures and patterns that emerged.
I also enjoyed looking over the work of other printmakers work; this has inspired me to look into building a set of bespoke textures and patterns I can use with my digital work.
I would recommend this course to a range of people,
whether students at schools, interested adults or practitioners honing their techniques.”
- Adam Ralph, designer

"Simone Tippett is an experienced and passionate printmaker and facilitator. Her hands-on workshop at the Art Gallery of South Australia provided educators with simple techniques and strategies which helped teachers incorporate printmaking activities in their classrooms with ease. Simone demonstrated a variety of methods using materials that are inexpensive, safe and readily available for primary and secondary classrooms."
- Ryan Sims, Education Support Officer, Art Gallery of South Australia

"Not that she’d say it, but all roads lead to Simone if you want to have fun printmaking."
- Michael James Rowland, filmmaker, artist & storyteller extraordinaire

"Simone has the wonderful ability of bringing people together, especially within the printmaking community. She has created an environment that is fun, welcoming and inclusive for anybody wishing to try their hand at a multitude of printmaking techniques and 'get inky'! Simone is a highly regarded and much loved powerhouse of the art community and I'm grateful for the opportunity to have worked with her on many occasions."
- Suzie Lockery, artist/printmaker

“Thank you for the wonderful Mokuhanga workshop on Sunday. It was a learning experience as well as a source of inspiration. I like how thorough your explanations are - I found it very important to be precise when doing printmaking. So much more than painting or drawing. The notes you provided are very helpful as well. I'll take them to China and will use them next time I'll work on some prints. It was interesting to learn, among other things, that so many modern artists, including Chuck Close practice Mokuhanga. I'll do some more research into that and see how contemporary artists use this beautiful medium.”
- Polina Ben-Sira  

“Mum’s Art Friends
(DO NOT OPEN MUM)

Hello Mum’s art friends,
Thank you for existing as Mum’s mood becomes
so much happier when she has art.
On behalf of my Dad, brother and myself,
thank you for getting her to relax
and keep doing what you do!
Love you so much”
- from the daughter of one of our regular Saturday mob

"Simone Tippett is a proven leader and fabulous role model for those working in the printmaking community.  She is also an inspiring educator who embraces everyone regardless of their background, influence and level of expertise. I look forward to a long and positive working partnership with her."
- Niki Vouis, Arts and Cultural Officer, Local Government

“From someone with no experience in printmaking but a love of art, the printmaking workshop was a lot of fun for me and opened my eyes to the labour of love artists put into their prints. I have always wanted to try emulsion screen printing and it was great to see how it can be done without a lot of expensive technology or programs. I have a new respect for screenprinting and am now on the lookout for some beautiful prints from local artists!”
- Miranda Cirocco

"Simone Tippett is one of the most organised and enthusiastic people in the Adelaide art scene! Her selfless contribution to the printmaking community in South Australia (and beyond) is truly recognised by many. She is also an extremely friendly and approachable person to work with!"
- Joshua Searson, artist & educator

"Simone is a brilliant teacher! Enthusiastic, flexible and dedicated to providing a platform where artists can learn, share and exhibit with confidence. I thoroughly recommend her to anyone wanting to expand on their printmaking experience."
- Lauren Simeoni, artist/jeweller & educator

“Simone is our very own, much-beloved SA rep for the Print Council of Australia: an inspiring, welcoming, passionate and TIRELESS advocate for Adelaide's close-knit printmaking community!!!”
- Mei Sheong Wong, artist/printmaker

"We appointed Simone to be the Enjay contact in SA in 2015. Deeply knowledgeable in printmaking and committed to promoting printmaking in SA, Simone is highly reliable and great fun to work with."
- Neil Jeffery, Director Enjay Presses Pty Ltd

“Fantastic waterless lithography workshop with Simone today. A lot of learning, a lot of fun and wonderful teaching/facilitating by Simone. One of the best workshops I have done. Very inspirational.” - Marty Ceilins, 2017

"Before I met Simone, I was a regular reader of her fantastic newsletter.  It is so important to have a comprehensive summary of what’s going on in the printmaking world, particularly for a regional printer like me who lives 5 hours from a capital city.
I recently attended a workshop at the new space in Hindmarsh and I have to say that  Simone’s enthusiasm, organization down to the smallest detail, friendliness, encouragement and printmaking knowledge  was a huge inspiration.  Simone welcomed me into the ‘Adelaide printmakers’ group as if I was one of them already!
I have come home with a new enthusiasm, new friends and more confidence in my ability to achieve great things with my printmaking. Thank you Simone."
- Diana Wiseman, Mt Gambier artist/printmaker

"In the space of less than a decade, Simone has united, galvanised and inspired printmakers all over Adelaide with unflagging energy, dazzling efficiency and infectious enthusiasm. Thanks to her comprehensive newsletter, we now know when and where to go for workshops and print-related exhibitions; through Union St Printmakers, beginners and experienced printmakers alike have been able to improve their skills, exhibit their work, take part in an international print exchange and attend workshops with printmakers from interstate - and above all, connect with each other in a friendly, relaxed studio environment. She is definitely one of South Australia's Treasures."
- Julia Wakefield, printmaker & founding member of Bittondi Printmakers

"Simone is an enthusiastic advocate for printmaking in this state. Her support for artists working with print media extends across many platforms. She has earned a high reputation for the printmaking workshops she has presented. More recently she has embarked on a more ambitious undertaking by establishing a large workshop facility at Hindmarsh that includes specialist equipment for artists working with letterpress.
"Simone has organized many successful print exchanges, curated print exhibitions, managed a very popular workshop facility, represented printmakers on a national level, and compiles an invaluable comprehensive newsletter that has become essential reading for anyone concerned with printmaking. Her infectious optimism and willingness to take on new challenges in the world of printmaking has been inspirational for anyone who has worked with her."
- Geoff Gibbons, printmaker & Chairperson of Bittondi Printmakers Association Inc.

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