Workshop "Colour Intaglio –
Acrylic Resists and Photopolymer
Film"
This class introduces the classical techniques
of intaglio with new options like the photopolymer film,
while using acrylic grounds (water-based), which are
less harmful than the traditionally used oil-based grounds including organic
solvents. We work on copper (in the size of 12,5 x 20 cm or 10 x 15 cm)
and etch in ferric-chloride.
During the first two days, the subject is the creation
of a colour intaglio. Starting with a line etching,
the participants develop an intaglio with aquatint from
two or three plates. Besides practicing the techniques, these days are
about "thinking in plates" including colour separation.
On the third day, the participants learn the classical
techniques of soft ground and mezzotint.
Also a new water-colour-like technique is introduced.
I also will speak about lift ground and carborundum.
During the fourth and fifth day, we will work with the light-sensitive
photopolymer film, which can be used in two ways. After
laminating the film onto plates, the participants will transfer a positive
onto a laminated plate and etch this. After that, the film on the plate
itself is used as a matrix by exposing an image and developing it relief-like
into the film, which then can be printed. The principle of exposure is
being practiced with exposure tests.
On the last day, I will give information on materials, suppliers and
options of building an exposure-unit.
Beginners will also learn the basics of intaglio printing and should
afterwards be able to work independently.
The participants receive written information. The workshop is suitable
for beginners to professional printmakers.
Mo-Fr 10-17 h with a lunch break
350 € (including 19% VAT)
6 participants
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