Discover the fascinating world of printmaking by exploring the versatile and dynamic techniques of drypoint and carborundum. In this workshop, you will learn how to create unique and expressive prints that are full of detail and texture.
Drypoint is a printmaking technique where a design is scratched into a metal or plastic plate using a sharp tool, creating fine lines and delicate details that result in a unique and expressive look. Carborundum, on the other hand, is a printmaking technique that involves creating a textured surface on a matrix by mixing grit material with glue. This technique is great for creating tonal areas and a range of textures in the print.
When these two techniques come together, they create a unique and dynamic printmaking technique that combines the fine detail of drypoint with the texture of carborundum. Using a matrix (perspex), you will explore both abstract and illustrative ways to create your designs, resulting in prints that are visually interesting and complex.
In this workshop, you will learn how to create a matrix with both drypoint lines and carborundum texture, using carborundum to create tones and a scribing tool to create lines. You will also learn how to print onto high-quality, archival printing paper using archival inks to ensure that your prints will last a long time without fading or deteriorating.
Whether you're an experienced artist or new to printmaking, this workshop is a great opportunity to expand your skills and express your creativity in new ways. Come join us and learn the techniques of drypoint and carborundum printmaking to create unique and expressive prints that are full of detail and texture.
Details
Monday 5th June 2023, 6pm-9pm
Monday 12th June 2023, 6pm-9pm
Monday 19th June 2023, 6pm-9pm
Designed for beginners and those with some experience. During this course you will be given a hands-on introduction to etching on Copper. You will be shown how to make your own prints using a variety of techniques under the guidance of your experienced tutor.
Etching is a medium with a long and varied history and can produce prints with great detail, richness and texture. The aim of this course is to give you an idea of the possibilities of the medium and a thorough introduction to working with hard and soft grounds (line, pattern and texture) as well as Aquatints (tones).
What you will achieve by the end: You will leave with a small edition of etchings and a foundation on how to create editions of your image to share with others or adding to the growth of your printmaking and artistic practice.