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Foundation Course in Printmaking (Intaglio)

DATE: 5 February - 26 March 2022 (Saturday mornings 09h00 – 13h00)

FUNDAMENTALS
Hard Ground Etching

Duration: 8 Weeks
Rating: Level 1
Tutors: Collin Cole assisted by Dina Kroon

This course is designed to take you step by step through the process of HARD GROUND etching, from plate preparation to pulling the first proof.

About the Course

Intaglio printing, which derives its name from the Italian word intaglione, meaning to engrave or cut, covers a number of techniques, all of which involve the incision of drawings and designs onto a metal plate using the process of acid biting. Ink is later rubbed into the etched lines. The surface is then wiped clean and the plate is covered with damp, 100% cotton paper and printed using an etching press under high pressure. The paper is then peeled from the plate, revealing the printed image.

This course is designed to take you step by step through the process of HARD GROUND etching from plate preparation to pulling the first proof.

For more information email info@bluedoorprintstudio.co.za.

The module is divided into two distinct parts:

Part One (5 weeks)

You will be introduced to the intaglio print through the process of manufacturing a test plate. You will be exposed to the following techniques of hard ground etching process:

1. Hard ground.
2. Dry point.
3. Aquatint.
4. Burnishing.
5. Inking of the plate.
6. Wiping of the plate.
7. Printing your first proof.
8. The final print.

Part Two (3 weeks)

ASSIGNMENT

The second part of the module will consist of an assignment project. During the course of the first module you will be given a create theme assignment. Preparatory drawings and the collection of research material will be done on an individual basis outside of studio time. You will not be left alone – we will be keeping an eye on you to help develop your creative thinking skills.

This research will culminate in the production of a black and white hard ground etching, utilising the method and techniques covered during the manufacturing of the test plate in Module 1.

THE RESULT WILL BE THE PRODUCTION OF YOUR OWN FIRST HAND MADE PRINT!

A one-hour group critique of your final print will be incorporated to this module.

REGISTER HERE NOW!

TO REGISTER:

Email info@bluedoorprintstudio.co.za or sms 082 924 6673 with your name, contact number and email address.

Due to the intimate nature of the studio environment, this course is limited to 10 participants. Please register as soon as possible. Payment confirms your place.

COST: R6 850

Download our course details PDF here.

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