This workshops is centred around my love for traditional Etching/ Engraving in combination with the more experimental techniques I acquired from masters, friends and colleagues since 2009.

Designed for beginners and those with some experience, the aim of this course is to give you an overview of line Etching. Together we will learn how to prepare a zinc plate, create a design/pattern suitable for etching, applying and working with hard grounds as well as building a basic printing experience.

The workshop requires a basic knowledge of drawing/image production skills (photography, collage...etc) and a love for process and learning.

Introduction to Etching takes place in 2 sessions:

Wednesday 29.03.2023 evening from 16:30 - 21:00: Plate preparation, hard ground cover, designing and etching

Saturday 01.04.2023 morning 10:00 - 14:30: Etching final details and printing

it is necessary to be present on both dates!

A follow up course can then be added during which we will cover the tonal components of etching (Aquatint)

Requirements:

The workshop will take place with a minimum of 2 people

No previous printing skills are required, everyone is invited to join!

Students are asked to bring along some research and/or images to work from. These could be drawings, magazine clippings, books, photographs – anything that’ll inspire you.

All tools and materials are included and provided (tools, solvents, acids and inks), all you need is clothes that you can dirty and/or an apron.

Zinc plate (A5) and printing paper are NOT INCLUDED. Both are to be purchased through the instructor or purchased in advance at the appropriate store (e.g. Boesner or Modulor) - contact me after signing up and we will organise it together :-)

Printmaking Workshop - Introduction to Etching/ Intaglio

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