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Introduction to drypoint

Introduction to drypoint

£89.00
£89.00
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Date: Wednesday 23 July, 10am - 4pm

Duration: 6 Hours

Tutor: Northern Print Staff

Experience: Beginner / Intermediate

Drypoint is an intaglio process similar to etching, but the image is scratched directly onto a plate by hand. 

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What you will learn

Drypoint is an intaglio process similar to etching, but the image is scratched directly onto a plate by hand. The resulting line is softer than an etched line and has a slight fuzziness; tone can be achieved by crosshatching and using specialist tools.

During this one-day course you will learn how to use this versatile technique and be introduced to a variety of different drypoint plates to try out. Experimentation can result in soft subtle lines, deep dark velvety lines (burrs) or energetic lines, making drypoint a highly expressive medium. This course is suitable for beginners or those wishing to refresh their skills. It is an ideal starting point for anyone wanting to become a member of Northern Print and begin to use the studio independently.

"I liked the shared experience of learning with other printers with little experience of drypoint techniques and talking with Alex about the tools we were using."

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Meet the Tutor

Northern Print Staff

Northern Print staff have a combined experience of over 30 years teaching and facilitating across all print processes, alongside developing their own creative practices.

Frequently Asked Questions

  • What do I Need to Bring?

    We will email you with a booking confirmation which will explain anything you need to bring on the day of your workshop.

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  • Getting to Northern Print

    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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