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Introduction to Intaglio Evening Course

£160.00

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Location Leicester Print Workshop
Date & Time Thursday 9th - Thursday 30th June 
6.00pm - 9.00pm
Tutor Sumiko Eadon 

Over four weeks, you will be introduced to a different intaglio print process – Drypoint, hard ground Etching, soft ground Etching and Aquatint. This builds your skills into the world of the intaglio mark and is a terrific way to both sample this set of techniques and also gives a solid foundation to those who wish to join as a member with this as their main Printmaking focus.

You will learn what intaglio print is, how to make your plates and then print using LPW’s etching presses. There will be full support throughout from the artist tutor - demonstrations, 1-2-1 mentoring, peer to peer feedback and written technique sheets. Where possible, plates will have been prepared by technician/tutor ready for you to get on with your session and maximising time at the press.

This is a fast paced series of workshops that focus on the intaglio mark. Suitable for both beginners and those wishing to refresh themselves in using the etching area at LPW.

Course Structure

Week 1: Drypoint

18.00: Introduction and example

18:15 - 19:15: Demonstration of how to make plate, then make your plate

19.15 - 20:15: Demonstration how to ink up and print, then print your artwork

20.15: optional activity: Chine-collé

20.40: Demonstration how to clean up, then clean up, tidy up and pack up.

Week 2: Hard ground etching

18.00: Introduction and example

18.15 - 18.45: Preparation of the plate

18.45 - 19.30: Make plate (draw), and etch the plate

19.30 - 20.40: Print your plate, explore Chine-collé

20.40: Clean up, preparation for the week 3

Week 3: Aquatint

18.00: Introduction and example

18.15 - 18.30: See demonstration of aquatint application

18.30 - 21.45: Make and etch plate, then print

13.45: Clean up

Week 4: Soft ground etching

18.00: Introduction and example

18.15 - 18.45: Demonstration, plan, prepare and make your plate

18.45 - 19.00: Get the plate etched

19.00 - 20.40: Print, and if you have time print the other plates that you made in the previous weeks

20.40: Clean up, tidy, pack up and evaluation

About the Tutor

Sumiko Eadon is an artist based in Leicestershire. She studied Fine Art at Loughborough University as a mature student. Since her graduation in 2013, she has developed her portfolio through residencies and has exhibited regionally and beyond. This includes AA2A at the University of Derby, LPW’s ‘Our Big Move’ residency, Surface Gallery graduate residency, Nottingham Castle Open, Flourish Award exhibition, the National Original Print Exhibition, London and a solo exhibition at New Art Exchange, Nottingham. She works as a freelance printmaking tutor and has worked for LPW, West Yorkshire Print Workshop, LU Arts and The New Art Gallery Walsall.

Leicester Print Workshop 

Leicester Print Workshop is the regional development centre for printmaking. Established by artists in 1986, we are a registered charity, supported by Arts Council England. Our RIBA award-winning building is situated in Leicester City Centre's Cultural Quarter and is home to a large, well equipped open access Printmaking Studio.

We have over 30 years’ experience of teaching people printmaking. Our programme offers the largest number and broadest range of printmaking courses in the region, with courses suitable for beginners as well as experienced printmakers, delivered by practicing artists and nationally renowned tutors. Participants learn in small and friendly groups in our purpose-designed studio.

Bookings

Early Bird: This course is eligible for a 5% early bird discount when booked online by 22nd November 2021. Don't delay, book today!

Online: You can book online here by credit / debit card or Paypal.

Telephone: You can pay by card over the phone during our opening hours (Tuesday - Saturday, 10am - 5pm). Call us on 0116 251 4174.

In person: Call in to Leicester Print Workshop during our opening hours (Tuesday - Saturday, 10am - 5pm) to book and pay by card, cash or cheque.

Pre-course information: We will send you details of how to find us and what to bring with you when we process your booking. 

Concessions

Full-Print Members of Leicester Print Workshop are entitled to a 10% discount on our inhouse courses. Interested in joining LPW as a member? Click here for more information.