Starts: 22 May 2023
Discovering Photo Etching and Photopolymer Etching
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You will learn to work in the light and well-equipped studio with specialist facilities, and develop ideas and imagery into creative prints
Courses
Masterclass – Photopolymer Etching
When & Where
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7 June 2023 - 14 June 2023 ( 10 hours, 2 weeks )
- Day Time, Wednesday
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Chelsea Centre
Quick Facts
- Availability Yes
- Tutor Claire Hynds
- Course Code C22FATB13A
- 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:
- This course will introduce participants to the unique properties of photopolymer, a water-based photosensitive plate adapted for relief and intaglio techniques
- You will be introduced to each stage of the process including how to prepare and output images, testing and selecting exposure times, and developing, etching and printing from the plate
Cost
Full fee
£200
Concession fee
£150
Class format and activities
Each stage of the process is introduced through a demonstration. Students are encouraged to explore the creative possibilities of these approaches throughout the session
Entry requirements
Although this course will provide a comprehensive guide to using this technique a basic knowledge of Photoshop software and knowledge of the intaglio process is required in order to make the most of this process
What you need to know before you enrol
The studio in the Carlyle building (Room CG05) on the ground floor at the Morley Chelsea Centre, Hortensia Road SW10 is light, spacious and well-equipped with specialist facilities for etching. There are 2 Rochat presses bed size 26 x 56 inches
What you need
The course fee includes all materials
What you can do next
Progress to other printmaking courses