Duration 

14 July - 18 July / 1 week

Monday - Friday 10am – 4.30pm

Course leader(s) 

Altea Grau Vidal

Level - Varying levels of experience.

Course Description

This masterclass with Altea Grau Vidal, Slade print tutor, will guide you in translating your drawing practice into the medium of printmaking. The course offers an intensive introduction to the methods and materials involved in the traditional techniques of copper etching and will begin with an opportunity to examine examples of original prints by different artists. This will be followed by a thorough introduction to the basic etching processes – hard and soft ground, aquatint and sugar lift. You will be encouraged to explore the various processes fully in order to develop your own personal language. There will be opportunities for one-to-one tutorials as your work develops and progresses.

 

The course fee covers most of the materials necessary for etching, however copper and paper are not provided and will be available to purchase during the course. You can also take this course over two weeks if you want time extended time to develop your work. Materials are provided and paper/copper sheets will be available to purchase on site.

Please Read Slade’s Terms & Conditions: https://www.ucl.ac.uk/slade/study/summer-school/short-courses/#general-information