Etching for Beginners

peacock:a workshop for art, is a printmaking workshop in the north east of Scotland established in 1974. We offer a wide range of artistic techniques, such as relief printing, intaglio, screenprint, lithography, and risograph. We are a charity supported by Aberdeen City Council & Creative Scotland. We are a charity supported byAberdeen City CouncilandCreative Scotland.the worm:a space for art, is a contemporary visual art gallery in Aberdeen, Scotland. We showcase artworks from all over the world, focussing on printing and publishing. Our exhibitions show work by contemporary artists, fine art prints from our archives and objects related to Aberdeen’s rich print history. Entry is always free.On ourprint shop, we have a wide range of contemporary art prints for sale by local, regional and international artists, many of which have been published and editioned at the Peacock Visual Arts.

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Learn how to create and etch a print on this two-day course at Peacock Visual Arts

Peacock Visual Arts

On this two day etching class you’ll receive a hands on introduction to the etching process . The aim of this course is to give the you an idea of what can be accomplished through the introductory use of hard ground for line etching and aquatints for adding tonal value. 

You will be shown how to make prints using a number of etching techniques under guidance from our printmaking technician. 

An etching is made by scraping off a protective layer of wax that has been applied to the metal surface of a plate. An acid bath is then used to corrode and bite down into the plate, creating an etched line wherever the metal is exposed. Once dipped in acid, and after cleaning off the excess wax, your plate will then be 'inked' by rubbing ink into the lines etched by the acid. Finally the 'inked' metal plate is run through an etching press creating your print . 

At the end of the class you will leave with a small edition of prints and the ability to come back and use the workshop independently.

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