Drypoint is a lovely direct way of combining line drawing or mark-making with printmaking to create distinctive images. Learn how to use a variety of tools to create detailed plates before printing them on ArtisOn’s etching press using intaglio methods. Explore how to add splashes of colour using the ancient technique known as chine colle, using coloured tissues and collage elements during the printing process, you can create a wide variety of beautiful prints from just one design.
– Learn about surfaces that are suitable for creating drypoints
– Try different tools to explore mark making
– Learn how to ink and wipe your plates using intaglio techniques
– Explore the ancient art of chine colle and add colour to your monochrome prints
What to expect
Time at ArtisOn is designed to take you away from it all. We provide the environment, the time and the guidance you need to create. You can expect a warm welcome, skilled and friendly tutors and the chance to meet like-minded people keen to share ideas. You can even leave us to clear up the mess! There will usually be two workshops going on and we encourage everyone to mingle and be nosey about what the other workshop is up to.
We encourage you to arrive at 9.30am. This will allow time to meet other participants over a cup of tea or coffee and biscuits before beginning workshops at 10am. There will be a mid-morning break for refreshments and a chance to talk over progress with others. Lunch is usually around 12:45 for about 45 mins – you can expect a delicious homemade 2 course lunch. There will be a further afternoon break with tea or coffee and cake. All food and refreshments are included in the price of your workshop.
The finish time given is a target. There are occasions when the session may overrun so do let us know if you need to be away promptly.
We aim for your day to be a real treat. You could always learn a new skill in a shed or a draughty village hall with a curly sandwich, but we want you to have more fun than that! So we make sure we provide a day where you will be looked after, with good food, good company and great inspiration!
What you’ll need to bring with you
Everything you need for this workshop will be supplied but if there are images that inspire you, bring them along as resources to use. Otherwise Hester will have plenty of inspiration with her.
Make sure you wear clothes that you don't mind getting dirty - it's a messy business!
