Drypoint
What is Drypoint?
Drypoint is an intaglio printmaking method that involves scratching an image into a plate with a pointed tool. These lines create a burr that holds ink, meaning that the print reveals the drawing. Intaglio printmaking is the opposite of relief printmaking as it is the sunken areas of the plate that print rather than the raised areas.
Drypoint is an easy technique to get to grips with and is a great method if you would like to take your drawings into print. It’s easier than etching as it requires less specialist equipment and no chemicals or acids. Drypoint plates can be made in copper, zinc or plastic.
Drypoint workshops are suitable for both beginners or people who have done some printmaking before but want a refresher. Experience in printmaking is not required as the tutor will guide you through each process in a step-by-step way through demonstrations and showing examples of the different techniques.
Upcoming Drypoint Classes
Drypoint in our Print Shop
Price?
£90 including all screen-printing materials you have the choice of bringing your own paper for final prints.
What to bring?
BPW will provide all printing supplies, film positives, inks, aprons and safety gear and a limited supply of paper but we advise you to BYO paper for your final prints or you can purchase our in-house stock from the studio. (Coloured and patterned paper can produce great results also). Some old cloth rags always come in handy too.
What to wear?
Dress up or dress down but we advise against wearing your Sunday best! Inks spatter and fingers are clumsy – you get the picture! Limited number of Participants (6 maximum per course) so get in early folks!
Cancellations & Refunds
If BPW is obliged to cancel the course, we will issue a full refund. If you fully booked but cannot attend and need to cancel due to the limited number on course we operate a strict 14 working day notice in order to issue a refund.
If a last minute cancellation occurs we will try our best to fill your space however please understand we can only refund you if another booking is made. If you have booked more than one space we cannot guarantee that all the spaces will be re-sold, as we advertise each space individually. Please note that Participants must be at least 18 years old to enroll in the courses.
