Evening Etching

About this course

The course introduces intaglio printmaking through etching, collograph and monoprint. Learners work in an equipped print room while exploring techniques used to develop visual ideas and expressive prints. The course is structured as an introduction, with activities centred on working directly with these printmaking processes.

What you'll learn

• Use introductory etching techniques
• Explore collograph as an intaglio printmaking process
• Experiment with monoprint
• Develop visual ideas through printmaking techniques

Is this course right for you?

The course is intended for beginners and does not require previous drawing experience. The beginner label suggests an introductory level, making it suitable for learners who are starting to explore intaglio printmaking.

Before you go

• An equipped intaglio print room is provided.
• Learners should wear an apron or old clothes.
• Bring basic drawing materials, an eraser and a nylon sable-type brush in sizes 2 to 6.
• Bring ideas and source material to work from.
• Plates and paper are available to buy in the print room.
• Dry point or etching needles, a burnisher, magnifying glass and scraper are optional.
• Further material information is provided a week before the course begins.