The great engraver Albrecht Dürer already produced some masterpieces of etching. With the development of a suitable copper base, the line etching technique was perfected. No less a figure than Rembrandt, the “magician of etching”, brought this discipline to perfection. New techniques developed, such as aquatint etching, which reached its peak with Goya. To this day, these processes of the great masters have lost none of their fascination. Once you have conquered the high art of the various techniques of etching, you will remain addicted to them.
Toner Wash CloseupZinc plate in a water bath with sugar blasting technique
Zinc Plate with Toner WashMixed Techniques Plate
Intaglio printing becomes particularly exciting when the classic paths are left behind and techniques such as the sugar blasting technique or toner wash are incorporated into the motifs. In this workshop format, prior knowledge is required. The basic principle of aquatint etching should be understood. Now all the knowledge can be turned upside down and new things can be tickled out of the records! We will explore the sugar blasting technique and toner wash. It can and should be done experimentally.
Participants will be introduced to the various possibilities of sugar blasting technology and toner wash
Mixed Media Printing: Toner Wash, Line Etching, Chine Collé, Sugar Blasting, Aquatint
Day 1, 1:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.: Introduction, preparation of zinc plates and paper, working with sugar sprinkling technique and toner wash technique, test prints, possibilities for correction
Day 2, 13.00–18.00: Further work on the plates, printing, signing of test and print runs/final meeting
Material: Zinc, acrylic plates and paper can be purchased as required / consumables (paint, thinner, etc.) are included in this statement, tools are provided. Current prices are listed on our price page.
4 – 6 participants
180 € (incl. 19 % VAT) p.p.
Binding registration by bank transfer at least 14 days in advance to our account with the following subject: Gravure Workshop Month Year + Invoice Number
Registration: Please send an email to info@druckgraphik-atelier.de. If there is still a place available, a corresponding invoice will follow with all the details of the transfer.
Cancellation is possible free of charge up to two weeks before the workshop starts, after that 50% of the workshop price will be charged. Cancellation less than two days before the workshop starts will result in 100% of the workshop price being charged.
All our workshops are family friendly! Parents can bring (small) children after prior arrangement. Let us know.
