Description
Introduction to Etching (Hard Ground)
Hard ground gives a most precise and crisp line when printed. Unmatched by any other drawing medium, ideal for a range of different work from highly detailed drawings to looser line work as the motion of drawing on metal in particular copper is a joy to work, is like using the most finest fountain pen. This process is quite commonly combined with aquatint to create the tonal planes on the plate.
Course structure
• View artwork related to the particular process
• Introduction to the process and technique
• Preparing an image to put onto the plate
• Demonstration and assistance of processing the plate
• Printing the plate
Experience level
Beginner or Artists who want a complete refresh.
Duration
Four hours 9am to 1pm
Evening classes can be arranged by appointment. This will be completed in two evenings, with 2 hours per night.
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Payment / Terms and Conditions
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For all courses except the Complete 10-day Introduction Course and Dekkle Atelier Programme.
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 £15.00 admin fee, as long as you cancel your place more than 1 month before the course start date.
Course transfers are at the discretion of Dekkle Printmaking Studio Ltd. reserves the right to cancel courses – a full refund will be made in these circumstances.
For Dekkle Complete 10-day Introduction Course
A 50% deposit Payment for the Complete 10-day Introduction Course is required when booking a place. A reserved place is not secure until this deposit has been received. The outstanding balance for Complete 10-day Introduction Course is due before the start of the course. The receipt of your Term 1 deposit is acceptance of commitment to all 10 days of the Dekkle Complete 10-day Introduction Course.If for any reason you are unable to attend, we will refund monies paid minus a £15.00 admin fee, as long as you cancel your place more than 1 month before the course start date. Course transfers are at the discretion of Dekkle Printmaking Studio Ltd.
Dekkle Printmaking Studio Ltd. reserves the right to cancel courses – a full refund will be made in these circumstances.
For Dekkle Atelier Programme course
Payment of the deposit for Term 1 is required when booking a place. A reserved place is not secure until this deposit has been received. The outstanding balance for Term 1 is due before the start of Term 1 and payments for Terms 2 & 3 will be phased in a similar way. The receipt of your Term 1 deposit is acceptance of commitment to all 3 Terms of the Dekkle Atelier Programme.
If for any reason you are unable to attend, we will refund monies paid minus a £15.00 admin fee, as long as you cancel your place more than 1 month before the course start date. Course transfers are at the discretion of Dekkle Printmaking Studio Ltd.
Dekkle Printmaking Studio Ltd. reserves the right to cancel courses – a full refund will be made in these circumstances.
