Hands-on introduction to Intaglio/Etching Printmaking - How to make your own prints using a variety of traditional and experimental printing techniques

This workshops is centred around my passion for traditional Etching/ Engraving in combination with the more experimental techniques I learned oevr the years from masters, friends and colleagues.

Designed for beginners and those with some experience, the aim of this course is to give you an overview of line Etching and it’s variety. 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 experimentation.

Introduction to Etching takes place in 2 sessions:

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

Saturday morning 10:00 - 14:30 / Wednesday evening: Etching final details and printing

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

Next courses:

Wednesday 25.09 + Saturday 28.09

Wednesday 09.10 + Saturday 12.10

Wednesday 13.11 + Saturday 16.11

Wednesday 04.12 + Wednesday 11.12

Custom dates

*** for more options - please contact me directly ***

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: 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 :-)