Drypoint Etching and Chine Collé

3
Apr

RHS Garden Hyde Hall, CM3 8ET

RHS Garden Hyde Hall, CM3 8ET

Address

Creephedge Lane, Rettendon Common, Chelmsford

Venue

RHS Garden Hyde Hall

Booking

SOLD OUT


  • Member

    £70

  • Non-member

    £85.85

  • Places

    10 total

  • Sold Out

Overview

  • Course running time

    Wednesday 3 April 2024, 10am–4pm

  • Skill level

    General

  • Subject

    Workshop

  • Topic

    Art


This workshop will introduce participants to the simple technique of Drypoint Etching and Chine Collé, using the Garden as inspiration. Participants will learn how to transfer line drawings into unique fine art prints. Drypoint is the simplest and most direct form of intaglio fine art printmaking. It lends itself to drawing and mark making. Chine collé describes the technique of adding colour and texture, using starch paste and lightweight archival papers.

At the start of the RHS Garden Hyde Hall workshop, participants will learn how to prepare and select suitable artwork and then how to transfer simple drawings onto drypoint plates. Participants will learn how to ink-up and print their prepared drypoint plates, using oil-based inks and a small etching press. A selection of ready prepared archival papers will be available for chine collé.

Susie Turner works as a visual artist and educator with a specialism in Fine Art printmaking. She graduated in Fine Art Printmaking from Cambridge School of Art and gained an MA in Visual Arts and Printmaking at Camberwell College of Art.

All printmaking materials, equipment and a detailed handout will be supplied. A selection of dried foliage will be available alongside illustrations and photographs for use as reference. Please bring along a selection of drawing pencils or fine pens and any prepared artwork (further information will be given prior to the workshop).

Tutor: Susie Turner

Susie Turner works as a visual artist and educator, and specialises in Fine Art printmaking. She graduated in Fine Art Printmaking from Cambridge School of Art and gained an MA in Visual Arts and Printmaking at Camberwell College of Art. www.susieturner.com
 

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