Advanced Copper Plate Etching - six weeks

Etching is one of cornerstones of printmaking and offers endlessly fascinating possibilities for any artist. An image is etched into a metal plate using acid in this case copper. The etched areas sit below the surface of the metal plate and hold the ink ready for printing using our beautiful etching press.

This course is suitable for people who have previous experience of copper etching. It would be beneficial to come with a copper plate prepared with line work already complete.

The course will cover the process of aquatint and sugar lift.

Penny will teach you how to etch your plate safely and will give an explanation of the various solvents, spirits and varnishes used in etching. You'll also cover inking, wiping and printing your plate and the correct and safe procedures for cleaning up.

This is an ideal course for those wishing to become a member of Seacourt Print Workshop. A full set of notes will be provided, that you can annotate yourself along the course duration.

Your Tutor

Penny Brewill studied Fine Art at The University of The West of England, and Postgraduate Fine Art Printmaking at The Slade School of Fine Art, and has been a Lecturer, visiting Lecturer and External Examiner at several Universities including The Slade, Winchester School of Art, and more recently at Ulster University. She has exhibited widely in solo and group shows internationally, and is an elected member of The Royal Society of Painter Printmakers (R.E.) She has won several prizes and awards for her work including The Boise Scholarship. Parallel to her career as an Artist and Lecturer, Penny has experience in print related research and consultancy work. She worked for John Purcell Paper, London, and was a Master Printer for The Curwen Studio in Cambridge. On returning to live in Northern Ireland several years ago, she joined Seacourt Print Workshop as an artist member and education facilitator.

If I can't attend can I get a refund?

We will refund you if you cancel no less than 14 days before the course, after this time no refunds will be issued. Please note Tickettailor’s booking fee is non refundable. By making a booking you are agreeing to our full course terms and conditions which can be found on our website here.

What if the course is cancelled?

We reserve the right to cancel the course for any reason (for example, insufficient bookings). We will endeavour to give at least 7 days notice if the course is cancelled and in the event of cancellation we will, of course, issue you a full refund. Please refer to full terms and conditions here.

Accessibility

Our aim is to bring printmaking to as many people as possible. By their nature, some printmaking processes involve an amount of physical effort. Seacourt Print Workshop is on street level, and is accessible through the front doors in a wheelchair. It is fully wheelchair accessible, larger than standard doors and disabled toilet facilities. We recognise that everybody’s accessibility needs may differ, therefore please email us at hello@seacourtprintworkshop.com discuss any concerns you may have before booking.