3-Day Copper Plate Line Etching & Aquatint Class (Printmaking)

Discover the timeless craft of copper plate etching in this immersive 3-day workshop and extend your learning with exclusive access to our studio! This is the most comprehensive copper plate etching workshop offered by a private studio, designed for both seasoned artists and newcomers to printmaking.

What You’ll Learn:

• Day 1: Introduction to Line Etching
  Start with the fundamentals of preparing and drawing on a copper plate. Learn how to transfer your design, apply a protective ground, and etch your lines with acid for sharp, detailed prints.
• Day 2: Perfecting Line Etching and Creating Depth
  Delve deeper into line etching, experimenting with techniques like cross-hatching and stippling to add texture and depth. Explore how varying your etching times can create bold and delicate lines, giving your artwork intricate detail.
• Day 3: Mastering Spray-Paint Aquatint for Tonal Prints
  Elevate your prints with spray-paint aquatint! This approachable technique allows you to create stunning tonal variations and shades using a spray-paint resist and controlled acid exposure. By the end of the course, you’ll combine your line etching and aquatint to produce a richly detailed final print.

Exclusive Offer: 4 Open Studio Sessions in 4-Hour Blocks

After the workshop, you’ll have the opportunity to continue honing your skills with 4 open studio sessions, each in 4-hour blocks, giving you access to our studio facilities for further practice. This added value allows you to:

• Valid for three months after completion of course.
• The open studio session lasts 4 hours within our operation hours and must be booked at least 72 hours in advance to avoid scheduling conflicts with other activities.
• Bring your own materials (paper, inks, etc.) for additional printing.
• Use our A2 size etching press, acid baths, and prep tables to refine your etching technique and print more editions.
• Take advantage of our professional setup while working independently on your own projects.
• Open sessions are self-guided.
• Users will be inducted and agree to our Terms of Use, which includes safety brief, housekeeping, etc. It will be presented in writing and acknowledged by Signature.

Conditions for Open Studio Use:

• Sessions are 4 hours each and must be booked 72 hours in advance to ensure no other classes or activities conflict.
• Use your own materials during open studio sessions (copper plates, inks, paper, etc.).
• Studio access is limited to the use of printing press, acid baths, and prep tables.
• Sessions are valid for up to 3 months after the workshop.

Why Take This Course?

• Hands-on experience: Each student works directly on their own copper plate, taking home multiple proofs and a final editioned print.
• Extended practice time: Benefit from 4 additional studio sessions in 4-hour blocks to further explore the etching process at your own pace.
• Expert instruction: Learn from experienced printmakers who guide you through each stage of the process, from plate preparation to printing.

Who Should Join?

This course is perfect for artists, illustrators, and anyone interested in traditional printmaking methods. No prior experience is required, though a love for detailed, hands-on processes is a plus!

Course Details:

• Duration: 3 days, 3 hours per session
• Open Studio Access: 4 sessions (each 4 hours long, to be used within 3 months after the workshop)
• Dates: 18th, 19th, 26th January 2025
• Location: 62A Arab Street, Singapore 199759
• Price: $400

Sign up for both Drypoint and Etching & Aquatint Class at $450*

*Combined class cannot be exchanged or refunded. Class should be used by the same person.