Botanical Drawing and Etching
Fri 26 Jul 2024 10:30 AM - 4:30 PM
Hunsdon House Garden School, OX3 9BJ
Description
Explore the wonderfully evocative method of drypoint etching with experienced tutor Helen Edwards. Helen will start you with some sketching exercises before introducing an approach to drawing flowers. You will then explore the beautiful garden and create more sketches ready for etching and printing in the afternoon. You will produce your own drypoint etching and be shown how to ink up to develop tones and colour before printing onto quality paper.
All materials and tools are provided to enable you to develop your own prints along with some inspiring resources, just bring your own lunch. Whatever your prior experience, you will be well supported in the friendly small group setting.
About Deepwell Arts
Deepwell Arts is a new arts and crafts venture led by Frances Deepwell who believes in the power of the creative arts in improving wellbeing and social connection. Her first venue is the delightful arts-and-crafts building at Hunsdon House Garden School in Headington, Oxford which she has known all her life from when her mother ran the nursery school there.
Location
Hunsdon House Garden School, OX3 9BJ