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ETCHING FOR BEGINNERS – October 18th – November 15th, 2016
Filed Under Classes + Workshops, Tholepin Press - Printmaking Facility
A Fall class offering at Tholepin Press: Etching for Beginners. This class will explore various Intaglio techniques, both linear and tonal. The focus is on Line Etching using zinc or copper plates. Aquatint and Soft Ground will also be discussed as well as the direct techniques of Engraving and Drypoint. It begins Tuesday, Oct. 18th, and meets for 5 weeks through Nov. 15th. 6 – 9 pm. Cost $185. Learn the traditional etching technique practiced by Rembrandt and Whistler. Basic drawing skills are required for this class.
Intaglio is the incising of a design into or beneath the surface of a hard material. In Etching, this design is created through the action of acids, hence “etching.”
Materials needed for class:
- Etching needle. Wooden handle No. 1 round point.
- 16 gauge. Zinc plate, 5″ x 7″ or larger. At least one.
- Brasso metal polish, 8 oz. can.
- Drawing paper and pencils.
- 3 inch “bent” Burnisher.
- Scraper, 3 inch flat.
