Term 4 - Drypoint etching for Beginners
Evening Class 2025
Held at Creative Arts Napier - Workshop space
6pm - 8pm, Thursdays - 6 weeks
Dates to be confirmed
Learn the simple technique of drypoint etching in this series of six evening classes.
You will explore this technique in depth, play with textures and tone to create your own beautiful edition of hand-crafted fine art prints. This series of evening workshops is perfect for complete print beginners or artists looking to broaden their practice and develop image ideas into multiples. Have fun, meet some like-minded creatives and delve into the world of printmaking. Dry point is a great place to start!
What is Drypoint?
Drypoint is a versatile printmaking process which involves etching an image into a polycarbonate plate ready for printing. Using etching tools, you will carve the surface with your design creating a unique textured plate to print multiple editions from. You will then learn how to ink your plate and print it using the CAN etching press. This technique is perfect for getting lovely atmospheric images with the application of ink, helping you loosen up and enjoy all that drypoint has to offer.
Materials are included in the cost of the course.
$220.00
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• Sketch book, pencils, eraser
• Apron or an old shirt
• If you have a Dremel tool, bring it along! These are excellent for experimentation.
• Visual insiration: Anything that will help you feel inspired! Eg. From gardening books to magazine cut-outs, printed photographs, or some of your sketches.
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· A dry point needle for you to keep
· Tracing paper/newsprint
· An A5 Polycarbonate plate
· Use of intaglio inks at the workshops
· Mull cloth for wiping back the ink on the plate
· Wet strength paper to print on (although you are encouraged to also bring some good quality printmaking paper like Fabriano Tiepelo)