EXPLORING NON TOXIC ETCHING

                    

August 26, 27, 28

This course will offer participants the opportunity to develop their skills with Non-Toxic Etching methods. Learn about etching techniques that include line etching, etched textures, and open bites. Colour printing and chine collé will be done on various fine papers. The Stone School Etching Press will be used as Variable Editions are developed.

Materials supply fee to the instructor – $20.00 approximate
Aluminum Etching Plates
Tarleton
Blotter-newsprint
Registration sheet
Non-toxic etching materials (copper sulfate, salt, 2x spray paint, pledge, steel wool, foam brushes, ammonia)
Alcohol
Glue
Etching inks

Materials List- for students
Rubber gloves, paper towels, wax paper roll.
Printmaking paper:

  • 3 to 5 sheets (22×30”) 250gr apprx- Suggested brands -BFK Rieves, Stonehenge, Reviere.
  • Thin coloured and found papers for chine collé

Various paint brushes
Sketchbook – 11”x14” 90lb proofing paper (the kind you can tear the paper out)
Rags
Marker and pencil
Various paint brushes
Metal scriber or etching needle

 
Robert Hinchley
robhinchley@hotmail.com
www.roberthinchley.ca

Beginner- Intermediate
English
Maximum 6

Registration fee: Members $180.00, non members $210.00
Payment:
By mail : Complete the application and mail
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