Workshop
ABOUT THIS WORKSHOP:
Drypoint is an intaglio printmaking technique in which an image is scratched into a metal or plastic plate. The scratches produce a “burr”: a raised portion of metal or plastic that catch and hold ink while the smooth portions of the plate can be wiped clean. With the help of an intaglio printing press, this ink gets transferred to a dampened sheet of paper.
This class will demonstrate drypoint techniques with recycled materials such as plastic salad lids and containers, and how to ink and transfer image onto paper. Since the image is created by mechanically scratching the surface of the plate, almost any tool can be used – from traditional drypoint tools to sandpaper, sewing needles, knives and etc. Class instruction will also include producing other inking techniques such as À la poupée (inking up different colors on a single plate) and multi layers with your drypoints. All techniques are made with non-toxic printmaking materials and processes.
Suitable for all levels, no experience necessary! Ages 12+
Saturday and Sunday, September 5 and 6, 2026
9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Studio 3/4
$290 ($270 tuition + $20 lab fee)
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- Please note that for workshops lasting all day there is a one-hour break from 12PM to 1PM. Students are invited to bring lunch and eat at the school or may go to any of the local dining establishments. The school does not provide lunch or refreshments.
