Discover Printmaking: Drypoint

Discover Printmaking:

Explore the vibrant world of printmaking in this dynamic taster course led by experienced Master Printmaker Temsuyanger Longkumer! Whether you’re new to printmaking or looking to deepen your practice, this course offers a unique blend of historical insight, technical skill, and creative experimentation.

This session is part of a 5 week course which is avaible for purchase here: Discover Printmaking

Drypoint:

In this method, the artist scratches an image directly onto a metal or acrylic plate using a sharp needle, raising a burr along the edges of the incised lines. When ink is applied, the burr holds additional ink, giving drypoint prints their characteristic soft, fuzzy quality. Because the delicate burr wears down quickly during printing, only a limited number of strong impressions can be made, making drypoint prints especially prized for their intimacy and expressive texture.