See Drypoint for more process details. There are various ways to add color to a drypoint print, and this class will focus on one or two of them, depending on the length of the class. Options for adding color to a drypoint print include color inking, surface rolling, selective color through stencils, selective inking (A la poupée,) and chine-collé. Chine-collé is a process of adding delicate pieces of shaped paper to a print while it runs through the etching press.
Techniques and concepts learned during this process include:
How to safely work with etching tools
Composition using shape and line
How to create values with line and texture
How to successfully ink and wipe a plate
How to add color to an image using various techniques
How to safely and successfully print using an etching press
Classes are 2-3 hours in length. Students will receive one plastic plate to make their image, either 4” x6” in or 6” x 8” in. Each student can expect to make at least 2 prints but can make as many as time allows. Recommended for ages 13 and up.
$18 per participant, with a maximum of 25 students.
If you are looking for more information or to schedule a class, please contact education@highpointprintmaking.org
