Etching techniques – Sugarlift with Aquatint on zinc plate
1 day course
22 May; 10 September 2020
10am – 4pm
£97 including 1 etching plate
NEW - Book both Etching courses at the same time and save £10!
Description
Both sugarlift and aquatint are processes used in sequence on zinc plates to make an etching which is primarily about tonal values rather than being line based. Sugarlift enables the printmaker to paint a positive drawing onto the zinc plate - the areas painted with the sugar syrup are those which will be bitten during the etching stage, receive ink and print. Once the sugarlift stage is finished, rosin dust is heat-fused to the plate to ensure an even tone is etched into the plate. The process of “stopping out” allows for a variety of grades of tone in the finished work. On this course you will learn how to use sugarlift solution to create an A5 aquatint image and print it successfully on an etching press. You will take home a variable edition of at least 5 prints.
Course structure
• Explanation of the technique with examples.
• Apply Sugarlift, etch & use Copper Sulphate to etch to create your image.
• Correct preparation of paper.
• Ink and print your plate in a single colour using the etching presses.
Experience level
• Ideal for those who enjoy line drawing as well as textured mark making. Suitable for Beginners and those wishing to refresh skills.
Maximum 5 places
Pre-course information
Preparation notes will be sent 2 weeks prior to the course date
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.
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.
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.
