Visual Exploration through the Dynamic Interpretations of Etching

About

Etching inspires our artistic vision with expressive directness. Drawing on metal comes with technical challenges and occasions surprising discoveries to which the imagination responds with dynamic interpretations. The intensity of the etching marks and their fuller range of variations lead to deeper insight in our exploration of pictorial space.
This course will introduce all intaglio techniques such as dry point, hard and soft ground etching, engraving, aquatint and sugar lift aquatint. In the second week, participants will increase the technical complexity of their projects by combining and extending the different methods. Participants will also experiment by incorporating more layers into the etching process with the spontaneous, painterly qualities of monoprint, stencils and chine collé.
While mastering specific tasks in the different lessons, we will also generate awareness about the importance of drawing in the creative realization of visual ideas. With demonstrations, group discussions and personal guidance, the curiosity of the beginner will be stimulated to discover the rich diversity of printmaking, and for the more experienced printmaker, this course will provide an opportunity to broaden their knowledge of the medium. The etching workshop is a busy and exciting place, an open environment for learning that will encourage productive interaction between participants. It will generate enthusiasm for everyone in the group to aim at high standards when creating personal work, and to participate in the open studio exhibition at the end of the course

Course leader

Rossen Daskalov

Target group

Printmaking

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