ABOUT THIS EVENT

Event Category

Arts & DIY

Event Overview

Etching (a type of Intaglio printing) is printmaking process in which marks are scratched or etched into a metal plate. Using a fine point needle, artists can draw directly on a plate through a thin protective ground to expose copper. With the help of a chemical bath, these marks are etched into the metal with a remarkable amount of detail. The resulting print can look similar to pen and ink drawings but also capture a vast array of marks and tones. Artists can work with great precision or work expressively and spontaneously.

In the first three hours of the workshop, students will complete a simple small-scale project, moving through each step of the etching process from plate preparation through printing. In the last two hours, students new to the medium are welcome to stay and create additional prints of their image. Students with prior experience are encouraged to use the last hours to address questions related to setting up the press, soft ground, step etching, etc.

This workshop is designed to let people test out a new craft or refresh skills from a prior class.

Students who want to learn the full range of what etching can do should enroll in our 8-week Etching & Intaglio Printmaking class.

What to Bring

Bring a 4" x 5" line drawing

Minimum age

All ages welcome

What's Provided

Plates, paper, and ink!

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