Intro to Drypoint Etching
Tuition: $170 | Materials: $30
This hands-on workshop, taught by printmaker Meg Hollinger, introduces one of the many techniques of printmaking: drypoint etching. More info...
Using plexiglass plates and non-toxic Akua inks, students create intaglio prints by etching (scratching with a needle tool) into a plexiglass plate that can be printed multiple times. Each print pulls fresh ink, so no two prints from the same plate are identical, creating a monoprint.
The drypoint technique itself is as approachable as drawing, making this a welcoming entry point into printmaking for students with no prior experience. Students are welcome to bring a 6x8 image to work from, or draw directly from imagination. Each student leaves with one printmaking plate and at least three prints, along with a working understanding of the drypoint etching process from plate to press.
No previous experience necessary. This workshop is open to anyone 18 years old & over who meet the Essential Eligibility Criteria for Studio Workshops. All participants must accept the inherent risks of participating in a Studio Workshop and agree to sign a liability waiver. This waiver describes in more detail the risks you assume by participating in a Studio Workshop. PLEASE carefully review it!
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