Intensive Printmaking
26 August - 2 Sept 2023
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This is a full-time immersion program which gives participants the opportunity to explore several aspects of the print medium and experiment combinations of printmaking techniques.
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Programme:
Day 1: Guests will be picked up in Torre de Passeri where the coach from Rome airports stop (check prontobusitalia.it for bus schedules). We can arrange a pick up at Pescara airport or at Pescara railway station for a supplement of € 90 (RETURN TRANSFER).
After settling in, your tutor will lead a brief introduction on the course. A welcome dinner with your fellow guests will end the day. - Day 2: The course starts introducing the art of Monoprints and Monotypes: A first and exciting introduction to the art of printmaking. Students can expect to create numerous prints during this day as we will cover a wide range of techniques using oil based and waterbased inks and colors. Embossed prints will be introduced at this stage.
- Day 3: Drypoint etching: participants will complete a small edition of prints from metal plates worked entirely without acids; the metal surface will be altered with a drypoint needle, areas of the plate will be darkened with sandpaper and lightened with a scraper and burnisher. The great attraction of drypoint lies in the softness and velvety warmth of the print. A visit to S. Clemente abbey in the Afternoon will end the day
- Day 4: Woodcut and Linocut: you will learn how to transfer an image to a block, manage the cutting and proofing stages, learn about correct registration to print accurately aligned prints. We will also work on the reduction method of printing which involves cutting away portions of the block after printing each color thus creating a multi-color print by using one block only. Embossing is once more introduced to print our carved blocks.
- Day 5, 6 AND 7: Etching: you will learn how to prepare a plate, bevel the edge, degrease, apply hard ground, draw and finally etch and print the plate. You will also develop an image in layers of line and tone and explore a variety of textures by using soft ground with textural material, eg: leaves, foil, fabric, feathers, netting. Aquatint will be used to create various different effects as well as tone variations.
- Day 8: Departure day. After breakfast you will be driven back to the coach station or Pescara airport, taking home with you new skills and a memorable experience
COSTS
€ 1250 all inclusive (there are no more extras or hidden costs)
Non painting companions are welcome to join at a reduced price: € 450.
For enquiries email: colleenco@gmail.com