Etching

About this course

The course expands drawing practice through an introduction to several intaglio and related printmaking processes. Participants explore etching, aquatint, drypoint, sugarlift and monotype, with access to a fully equipped intaglio print room for working with etching, collograph and monoprint. The course is structured as an introduction to these techniques rather than requiring prior drawing experience.

What you'll learn

• Explore etching as a printmaking process
• Use aquatint and drypoint techniques
• Experiment with sugarlift and monotype
• Work with intaglio, collograph and monoprint processes

Is this course right for you?

This course is intended for beginners and explicitly welcomes learners with no previous drawing experience. The Beginner level indicates an introductory starting point, while the course’s range of processes allows participants to explore several printmaking techniques within one programme.

Before you go

• An apron or old clothes should be worn.
• Participants should bring ideas and source material.
• Required materials include basic drawing materials, an eraser and a nylon sable-type brush in sizes 2 to 6.
• Optional tools include a drypoint or etching needle, burnisher, magnifying glass and scraper.
• A fully equipped intaglio print room is provided. Plates and paper can be bought in the print room.
• Further material information is provided a week before the course begins.