Saturday Etching (Weeks 1 - 5)

About this course

Participants explore etching alongside collograph and monoprint in an intaglio printmaking setting. The course is structured as a shorter introduction or refresher, allowing learners to work with several print processes rather than focusing solely on drawing preparation. Beginners are welcome, and drawing experience is not required. The course provides access to a fully equipped print room, while participants develop their own ideas and source material for use during the sessions.

What you'll learn

• Explore etching as an intaglio printmaking process.
• Work with collograph and monoprint processes.

Is this course right for you?

The course is intended for beginners and explicitly welcomes learners with no drawing experience. Its shorter introductory or refresher format may suit someone seeking a first engagement with these print processes or a return to them. The source does not specify any further entry requirement.

• Designed for learners who cannot attend weekday classes.

Before you go

• Wear an apron or old clothes.
• Bring ideas and source material.
• Bring basic drawing materials, an eraser and a nylon sable-type brush sized between 2 and 6.
• Optional tools include a dry point or etching needle, burnisher, magnifying glass and scraper.
• A fully equipped intaglio print room is provided.
• Plates and paper are available to purchase in the print room; card payments are accepted.
• If bringing personal etching tools, mark them with tape or coloured paint.
• A further materials list is provided before the course begins.