Drypoint on acetate with chîne collé
1 day course
3 April; 4 August; 28 October 2020
10am – 4pm
£87 including all materials
Drypoint etching is an intaglio form of printmaking. A drypoint needle is used to scratch an image onto a metal or plastic plate and ink is pushed into the grooves created by the needle. Drypoint relies not only on the groove provided by the needle but on the burr of material made when scratching the surface. This gives it a line with a velvety fluctuating character. On this course using an A5 acetate plate, you will learn how to use a drypoint needle and will explore sanding, cutting and layering of the acetate plate to create varied and experimental images. You will learn how to ink your plate and to add colour à la poupée and by using chîne collé. By the end of the course you will have at least 5 prints to take home.
Course structure
• Explanation of the technique with examples.
• Demonstration of drypoint tools and techniques.
• Create an A5 image using acetate using a drypoint needle to incise lines.
• Sand, cut and use textured rubbings and tapes to add textured marks.
• Layer your acetate to create varied experimental images.
• Application of ink - use of scrim and wiping techniques to create tonality.
• Correct preparation of paper.
• Printing using the etching presses.
• Add shape and colour with chîne collé and inking à la poupée.
Experience level
• Beginners and/or those wishing to refresh their skills.
Pre-course information
Any image preparation notes will be sent 2 weeks prior to the course date.
Maximum 8 places
How to book
• By email using the email button below
• By phone 01223 892380
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For all courses except CPSC Certificate course
Full payment of the course fee is required when booking a place. A reserved place is not secure until full payment has been received.
If for any reason you are unable to attend, we will refund monies paid minus a £20 admin fee, as long as you cancel your place more than 1 month before the course start date.
For CPSC Certificate course
Payment for Term 1 is required when booking a place. A reserved place is not secure until this payment has been received. Payments for Terms 2 & 3 will be due at the end of the previous term. Payments for Terms 2 & 3 will be due before the first day of each term.
If for any reason prior to the commencement of the course you are unable to attend, we will refund monies paid minus a £20.00 admin fee, as long as you cancel your place more than 1 month before the course start date. Once you start the course on Term 1 you have committed to all 3 terms. Course transfers are at the discretion of Curwen Print Study Centre.
There is an option to book your place for £100 deposit. If you choose this option your place is secured. The balance of term 1 will be due 20 working days before the start of the course. If you cancel more than 20 working days before the course start date, we will refund monies paid minus a £20 admin fee. If your place is not cancelled during this timescale, and the balance is not paid then the deposit is non refundable. All other Terms & Conditions remain the same.
Curwen Print Study Centre reserves the right to cancel courses – a full refund will be made in these circumstances.
