Masterclass – Photopolymer Etching

About this course

The course explores photopolymer as a water-based photosensitive plate for both relief and intaglio printmaking. Participants are introduced to the process through demonstrations, from preparing and outputting images to testing exposure times and developing plates. The session also covers etching and printing from the finished plate, with opportunities to investigate how these stages can be used to develop imagery into prints.

What you'll learn

• Prepare and output images for photopolymer etching
• Test and select suitable exposure times
• Develop and etch photopolymer plates
• Print from a photopolymer plate using relief and intaglio techniques

Is this course right for you?

This intermediate-level course is intended for learners with basic knowledge of Photoshop and the intaglio process. The level label suggests a course for participants developing beyond introductory printmaking techniques, rather than those starting without relevant experience.

• Basic Photoshop knowledge is required
• Knowledge of the intaglio process is required

Before you go

• The course fee includes all materials.