This seven-week short course ‘Introduction to Photopolymer Etching’ at Morley College London will introduce and explore the Photopolymer Etching printmaking technique. You will learn to work in the light and well-equipped Intaglio studio with specialist facilities. The course is open to beginners, all other levels of printmaking experience and is also suitable for photographers wanting to explore alternative photographic processes.
Courses
Introduction to Photopolymer Etching
When & Where
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25 November 2025 - 10 February 2026 ( 21 hours, 7 weeks )
- Evening, Tuesday
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View course timetable
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Chelsea Centre
Quick Facts
- Availability Yes
- Tutor Daniela Rizzi
- Course Code C25DSNA09A
- Suitable For 19 year olds and up are permitted on this course
What you will learn
Learning Outcomes
By the end of this course, you will be able to:
- Develop ideas and imagery into Photopolymer Etching prints.
- You will gain a good overview of the Photopolymer Etching printmaking technique.
Cost
Full fee
£265
Concession fee
£200
Class format and activities
You will be introduced to the 'Photopolymer Etching' print technique step by step, by demonstration and one-to-one feedback where each student’s personal strengths and interests are developed. Final prints can be submitted for our Exhibition in July when we enjoy a lively Private View to celebrate the work created during the year on all our courses.
Entry requirements
All levels of printmaking and art experience.
What you need to know before you enrol
The Printmaking Studio is at the Morley College London - Chelsea Centre, Hortensia Road SW10 0QS, just off the Kings Road and Fulham Road, in the Carlyle building, room CG05 on the ground floor. Our lecturers are highly experienced printmaking practitioners offering a unique insight into the printmaking discipline. We are a well-resourced department and have a well-equipped printroom. You do not need to source your plates or paper for the course we have large stocks of different materials which you can purchase from us in small quantities.
What you need
You need to bring a selection of digital photographs stored on your phone, memory card, USB drive or other suitable digital storage device, a notebook, a pair of gloves and an apron. There is a studio fee of £14. 70 payable for each course to the tutor which covers basic materials, except paper and plates which you pay extra for as you use them. All materials including gloves are available to buy in the studio and the college shop. Further information about your tutor can be found here: https://danielarizzi. comIf you require further information about the course Daniela Rizzi can be contacted at: daniela. rizzi@morleycollege. ac. uk
What you can do next
This course assists progression to other Photopolymer, Photo Etching and Intaglio printmaking courses. We have a large range of part time printmaking courses running during the day and evening at beginners, intermediate and advanced level.
