Intro to Etching

This is a two-session class. Copper plate etching is a traditional form of printmaking that yields a variety of rich lines, textures, and marks. This introductory two-session workshop will demonstrate how to etch a drawing into a copper plate using a hard ground acid resist. After etching their plate, students will learn how to print their plates on an etching press. Participants will go home with a set of black and white prints, their 5”x5” copper plate, and a strong understanding of the medium.