One Day Taster: Etching

Etching is an intaglio printmaking process where the drawing or design is created using acid into a metal plate in order to hold the ink.

Join us for this fun 1-day introductory taster in Etching. Etching is an intaglio printmaking process where the drawing or design is created using acid into a metal plate in order to hold the ink. In this course you will be using a zinc plate, concentrating on achieving hard ground (fine line). You will learn to manipulate and enhance your image with a tonal monoprint technique for dramatic effect.

Throughout this Taster Day you will learn:

• How to design and plan your zinc printing plate
• Use a variety of specialist printmaking equipment and materials
• Apply a hard ground and draw with an etching needle
• Apply a 'stop-out' varnish and etch in saline sulphate mordant
• Ink up and proof the etched image
• Use a professional printing press
• The possibilities of Etching and creating images
• The range of other printmaking processes on offer at Art Academy

This popular course is a fantastic introduction to the Print Room, while exploring how to make exciting images through printmaking. Once you have completed the course, we recommend signing up to one of our evening or weekend Printmaking courses to learn a new technique and further develop your printmaking skills.

What level is this course?

This course is suitable for all abilities.

What should I bring?

All materials will be provided, please wear clothes you don’t mind getting messy.

About your tutor

FREDERIC MORRIS

Following a First Class Honours Degree in Illustration from Middlesex University in 2007, Frederic went on to study Fine Art Printmaking at the Royal College of Art, where he received his MA in 2009. Frederic has shown continuously throughout the globe and has picked up numerous prizes for his printmaking and drawing skills.

Refreshments and facilities

Students are welcome to use The Hub during break times, where you can prepare hot drinks and/or food. You must bring your own keep-cup, water bottle or food container to the Academy as mugs, glasses, and containers will not be available in our Bankside campus.

Tea and coffee will be provided by the Academy and is available from the island unit at the end of The Hub.