etching

DATES: September 26, 27 and October 3 and 4
TIME: 10am-5pm (each day)
INSTRUCTOR: Kate Baillies

COURSE SUMMARY:
In this 2-weekend workshop, Kate is delighted to share tips and methods of working with this versatile etching ground developed by Andrew Baldwin of Trefeglwys Studio in Wales. Participants will explore multiple methods to create line, tone and texture, etching on copper.  Then they’ll dive into printing their plates with colour, using multiple approaches such as à la poupé, viscosity, as well as introducing blends with a tonal image. Students having prior experience with etching is recommended in this workshop.

Baldwin Intaglio Ground or B.I.G. is an alternative to traditional solvent-based etching grounds, having all qualities etchers know and love about hard ground, soft ground and aquatint — minus the VOC’s.  Plus it’s super-easy to use!

DATES: September 26, 27 and October 3 and 4
TIME: 10am-5pm (each day)
INSTRUCTOR: Kate Baillies

COURSE SUMMARY:
In this 2-weekend workshop, Kate is delighted to share tips and methods of working with this versatile etching ground developed by Andrew Baldwin of Trefeglwys Studio in Wales. Participants will explore multiple methods to create line, tone and texture, etching on copper.  Then they’ll dive into printing their plates with colour, using multiple approaches such as à la poupé, viscosity, as well as introducing blends with a tonal image. Students having prior experience with etching is recommended in this workshop.

Baldwin Intaglio Ground or B.I.G. is an alternative to traditional solvent-based etching grounds, having all qualities etchers know and love about hard ground, soft ground and aquatint — minus the VOC’s.  Plus it’s super-easy to use!