Beginning Intaglio - Copper Etching (4 weeks)

4 week introduction to Intaglio printing. We will cover plate prep, line scribing and aquatint. Beginning Intaglio: Copperplate Etching (4 weeks) In this four week class, we’ll focus on learning the basics of prepping copper plates, scribing, and etching with ferric chloride. We will use the etching press and develop techniques for registering and printing a small edition of handmade prints. This will be a small class with a max of 5 students, so there will be plenty of personalized instruction time. No previous printmaking experience necessary. Students can also join us for open studio sessions to work on setting type or printing outside of class. Class dates are Saturday mornings 10am-1pm: October 24, October 31, November 7, and November 14. Get email updates about future classes and open studio dates Elliott Rayner Studio: 329 W 18th St, Suite 904B. Right across the river from Chinatown, near the Cermak-Chinatown Red Line stop Free parking is available on Stewart Ave, a short walk from the building.