Combining life drawing with drypoint etching for a unique experience

This workshop will introduce methods of combining drawing techniques with traditional printmaking methods. The session is suitable for beginners to both life drawing and printmaking techniques, as you will be given tuition in both. You will be guided to visually represent the life model in experimental ways.

We will be practicing drypoint etching which is a form of intaglio printmaking, which involves scoring directly into the printing plate by hand, using a sharp tool. When a line is made in this way, the material kicks up a burr around it, which holds ink. This results in a line with a velvety, rich characteristic. Drawing from the model, the image will be scratched into the surface of the plastic plate. As the plate itself is transparent, a pre made drawing can be used as a guide. Once the plate is etched, you will be shown how to ink up using water based prints, and print onto high quality paper using a traditional etching press. You will come away with multiple prints in a variety of colours to take home.

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