When:
May 19, 2019 @ 11:00 am – 2:00 pm
2019-05-19T11:00:00-04:00
2019-05-19T14:00:00-04:00
Where:
AS220 Industries
131 Washington Street
Providence RI 02903
131 Washington Street
Providence RI 02903
Cost:
$100
Contact:
A comprehensive intro to drypoint and hard ground line etching. - Sundays May 19 + 26, 11-2pm
- Sundays July 7 + 14, 11-2pm
This is an introductory class appropriate for students of all backgrounds and experiences. We’ll cover basic mark-making skills as well as etching press operation. Participants will use traditional etching grounds and resists to etch copper plates in a ferric chloride solution. The class will cover basic techniques including: drypoint, hard ground line etching, ink mixing and application, plate preparation, wiping, paper tearing, and registration.
Instructor: Simon Slowinski