Amanda is an experienced printmaker of 20 years, completing her initial training at Sydney College of the Arts in 2001, where she studied printmaking, graduating with a Bachelor of Visual Arts (Honours). In 2013 she completed a Graduate Certificate in Cross Disciplinary Art & Design at the College of Fine Arts.

Amanda attends regular workshops to develop and hone skills, exhibits frequently and teaches etching at the Newcastle Printmakers Workshop. While etching is her passion she is also interested in lino, dry point, screen printing and collagraphs. Amanda has been a member of the Newcastle Printmakers Workshop for seven years and a committee member for six.