Copper Etching - Day Course
An introduction to traditional hard ground etching. 10am-4.30pm
Available spots
Service Description
This 1 day workshop is an introduction to traditional hard ground etching and is suitable for beginners or those who wish to be fully inducted to use our etching facilities during open access. Etching involves coating a metal plate, in this case copper, with a resist or 'ground' which is drawn through using fine tools. The plate is then chemically etched in ferric chloride before being inked and printed by hand using an etching press. Our experienced tutor, Laura, will show you a variety of examples and will demonstrate the use of different tools to explore line and mark-making to build tone. The marks you make print much like a line drawing so you may want to bring some sketches or images to use for reference. You will be fully inducted to use the tools and equipment available at our studio and materials will be provided including 1XA6 copper plate, paper and ink. Once you have completed this course you can apply to become a member of Norwich Printmaking Hub and can book onto our open access sessions. If you have any questions, check out our FAQ page, contact us via norwichprintmakers@gmail.com or via the Contact Us page! Please read our cancellation policy (below) before booking.
Upcoming Sessions
Cancellation Policy
This course/session requires a minimum of 3 participants in order to be viable to run. If we receive fewer than 3 bookings we may cancel the course/session or reschedule to start at a later date. In this event we will notify you via email to see if you are able to reschedule or to issue you with a refund. If you wish to cancel your booking please contact us at norwichprintmakers@gmail.com ASAP. We regret that refunds cannot be given for cancellations received less than 7 days before the start date of the course/booking. We cannot issue refunds if a participant does not turn up on the day. If we need to cancel a course for whatever reason we will notify all participants ASAP and issue refunds via your original payment method. All bookings include a 5% online booking fee which is non-refundable, this covers transaction costs which we have to pay out as a non profit company. All participants must be over 18. Please do not book if you or the person you are booking for is under 18 years of age. By booking, you agree for us to share your email address with the course tutor so they can contact you with information as needed before the course. Your details will not be passed on by us to any 3rd parties. By booking you confirm you have read and agreed to these terms.
Contact Details
House Clarence, Clarence Road, Norwich, UK
norwichprintmakers@gmail.com