ABOUT THIS EVENT

Event Category

Arts & DIY

Event Overview

Intaglio printmaking is a family of printing techniques developed (in part) by goldsmiths as a way to decorate armor, musical instruments, and religious objects. These days, artists use a fine point needle to draw through a thin protective ground to expose copper. With the help of a chemical bath, marks and images are etched into the metal with a remarkable amount of detail.

Artists can also work more spontaneously by scratching gestures and images directly onto plates, transferring textures, or painting directly onto plates with resists and mordents. This highly versatile art form can produce a huge range of aesthetics.

Beginning with basic line etching, students will practice traditional plate making and printing. Through chine collé, aquatint, dry point, soft ground, and experimentation, students will add tonality, color, and varied marks to their images. No prior printing experience is needed, and students who do have intaglio experience can revisit the foundational skills with a more nuanced understanding of the process, and move on to independent projects.

This class meets for 8 weeks on Tuesdays from 6:30-9:00 p.m. starting 2/25/2020 through 4/14/2020.

Please note that class fees cover tuition as well as many consumable studio supplies and most materials that students will use throughout the class, including three copper plates ($26 value). The basic tools (etching needle, scraper, and burnisher) are available to use during class, but students may wish to acquire their own so that they can work outside of class.

What to Bring

Etching needle, scraper and burnisher (optional but recommended); Paper and additional plates for independent projects.

Minimum age

All ages welcome

What's Provided

Consumable studio and printmaking supplies.

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