Intaglio Evenings
Tuesday evenings from 6 - 9, April 3 - June 19, 2012
$250/month, $600/entire series for non-members; $200/month, $500/entire series for members
This workshop series will provide an in-depth look at less-toxic and non-toxic approaches to traditional and newer, experimental intaglio printmaking techniques. Discover a new approach or technique every week, and freshen up on your intaglio skills. Each month series has a specific focus and each weekly session will begin with instruction in a particular approach or technique followed by time to develop individual project alongside instructor support. The series includes 8 hours of studio time per month outside of class. You can join this class at the beginning of each month.
Month 2 (TONE) May 1, 8, 15, 22
Month 2 introduces tone by expanding the intaglio vocabulary through demonstrations in more advanced techniques such as aquatint, spit bite aquatint and coffee lift ground. Various approaches to timed etches, step-etching, washes and open biting will be demonstrated to create rich textures and tonal range in your imagery.
Month 3 (ADVANCED PRINTING PRACTICES) May 29, June 5, 12, 19
Month 3 covers more advanced printing practices and techniques such as chine colle, printing on delicate papers, color mixing, advanced wiping skills and multiple plate printing so that you may hone your skills as a printer to achieve magnificent results.
You can register for a single month at a time.