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Drypoint and Carborundum

Drypoint and Carborundum

£89.00
£89.00
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Date: Wednesdays 10 and 17 September, 10.30am - 1pm

Duration: 2 x 2.5 hours

Tutor: Alex Mcintosh

Experience: Beginner / Intermediate

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What you will learn

Spend two mornings exploring the fundamentals of Drypoint and carborundum.

Drypoint – A great introduction to the world of intaglio Printmaking. Drypoint is the most direct of all the intaglio processes. Using a range of sharp tools, you create an image by scratching directly into a soft metal plate. The resulting line is softer than an etched line and has a slight fuzziness; tone can also be achieved by crosshatching and using specialist tools. Experimentation with this versatile technique can result in soft subtle lines, deep dark velvety lines (burrs) or energetic lines, making drypoint a highly expressive medium.

Carborundum –  Also known as silicon carbide. Carborundum is a grit that is primarily used for its abrasive properties. In Printmaking it is mixed with glue and painted on to collagraph and drypoint plates; when printing, these area hold lots of ink creating deep rich and velvety tonality. The grit comes in coarse, medium and fine grades each holds a differing amount of ink and creating a differing tone allowing for a wide range of effects to be accomplished.

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Meet the Tutor

Alex Mcintosh

Alex is an artist and a printmaker living and working in the North East of England. When he isn't making his own work he is busy with all things technical in the Northern Print studio.

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    Based in Newcastle upon Tyne's cultural quarter of Ouseburn Valley, we are close to the city centre and easily accessed.

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  • Stay and Play

    If you are attending one of our half day workshops you can take the opportunity to stay for the afternoon to further develop your prints (£10 payable on the day).

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  • Refund Policy

    Any cancellation for any reason within 7 days of the class or course will not be eligible for a refund. The Cancellation Policy is effective from the date of the first session for any course.

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