Print & Book Arts
Intro to Shellac Plate *Cancelled*
Get an introduction to the versatile and cost-effective shellac plate printing process.
Tuition Assistance and Other Policies
Sat, 12/13/2025
Cancelled
About
The shellac plate process is a simple way to create and print an etching using matboard and shellac. The basics of how to make a shellac plate, etch, cut, shape, burnish, and print a plate will be covered in this one-day class.
Demonstrations on how to ink the plate and how to burnish the plate to create beautiful tonal qualities will be given. Two or three plates will be supplied for immediate use. A number of finished prints will be created.
Details
- Skill level: Prior experience with printmaking is recommended but not required.
- You'll be able to create new plates independently at home, and later return to the studio to print. The plates are reusable for a long time, but not as permanent as copper plates. No acids are used in making or printing these plates.
- You're invited and encouraged to attend a Focused Open Studio led by your instructor, Virginia, 1-4 PM Jan. 11 to you can practice your newly acquired skills.
Materials
- A $15 materials fee, included in the cost of the class, covers all the materials you'll need.
- You're encouraged to bring in your preferred paper if you want. Light-weight Japanese paper works well along with the standard BFK, which also can be purchased at the studio on the day of the class.
Class Policies
Ages 14 and up are welcome.
BARN Policies
- View BARN's Cancellation and Refund Policy.
- Tuition Assistance is available. Fill out the application before registering.
- BARN is committed to accessibility. We try to make accommodations when requested; the earlier you contact us, the more likely we can help. Fill out the Accommodation Request Form before any class for which you require an accommodation. Email accessibility@bainbridgebarn.org if you have any questions.
- Sensory Statement: Makerspaces like BARN can be noisy and cluttered, smell strongly, and have bright or flickering lights. BARN is not an allergen-free facility. If you have concerns, please email info@bainbridgebarn.org.
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