Etching Taster Morning at Lawrencess

 
Etching Session  - Half Day
10-1pm (age: 18+) 
Venue: Lawrence Art Studio, 16 Kingsthorpe Rd, Hove BN3 5HR  
An amazing opportunity to work with printmaker Catherine Greenwood at Lawrences Art Studio. Experience the delights of copper plate etching on this half day taster course. Enjoy a sustainable approach to etching without the need for harsh solvents and using contemporary materials. Etching a plate requires patience and skills that develop slowly. In this morning you will be able to print a good proof of you first etched plate.
 
£55 10am-1pm Including drinks, plate & materials.
Printing on an Ironbridge press onto Somerset paper, to create a hard/soft ground copper etching. Renew your love of etching with expert guidance in a welcoming setting. This course is a basic introduction to etching for all levels.
By the end of the session you will have gained confidence in the etching process using ferric chloride onto copper, or refreshed your knowledge of etching,  also learning  specialised inking and printing techniques.  Returning etchers will build confidence by preparing their own second plate and developing their first one with new markmaking.
 
What’s included: Copper etching plate approx. 15 x 12 cm. Use of all materials & sundries eg paper, inks, tools, metal and press.