Intaglio Printmaking

Class Description:
In this 3 week class you will experiment with composing imagery using the intaglio printing technique known as drypoint. Drypoint is a type of printmaking in which you scratch your image into a surface, press the ink into the grooves, then use a printing press to transfer your image onto paper. You are left with a very cool, very textured image that you can print again and again!

All of your successful images will be original printed art suitable for framing. As well as learning a technique for the production of interesting visual art, the class should serve to increase your awareness of printmaking as a unique art form in the past, and the present, both locally, nationally and internationally.

You should arrive with various line drawings in your sketchbooks; these can include hatching and cross hatching to produce areas of tone. (If you don’t have a collection of drawings to choose from, we will have some images on hand.)

Date:
$159 / 3 classes
Jan 11 – Jan 25
Wednesdays 10am – 12pm

What is included:
All supplies are included. That means that you just show up!

Who is this class for:
Level 1
Focus: Learning the Basics
Adults only please. This Level 1 class is for students with little or no experience. You will learn the basic skills for use of tools and introduction to the medium.

What to bring:
We have some aprons, but wear clothes that can withstand the elements (i.e. glue, paint, etc.) of a fun, creative art studio. Please bring your sketchbook with various line drawings and your own face mask.

Other things you should know:
Please arrive no more than 5 minutes before scheduled start time.