Introduction to Intaglio Printing

Learn the art of intaglio printing in this simple beginner workshop. Use modern methods and the etching press to create imagery like the Old Masters.

Member

$141.00 (any noted materials fee included)

Guest

$180.00 (any noted materials fee included)

Meeting Times

Tue, 5/21/2024 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM

Tue, 5/21/2024

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About

Learn the art of intaglio printing in this simple, beginner workshop. We will scratch an image or a design into the surface of a thin acrylic plate and then print using oil-based inks.

In this class, we will also experiment with using chine collé, which is a technique to use the press to glue a collage element into your print at the same time that you print it.

This 5-hour workshop is a great introduction to printmaking and using the studio's etching press. All aspects of intaglio, or incised printing, will be covered, including how to properly condition and ink your plate, dampen paper, wipe the plate, and calibrate the press for beautiful printed imagery.

Details

Skill level: beginner
You are encouraged to bring an 8" x 10" design into class to incise onto your plate
Bring a lunch. BARN has a microwave and refrigerator you can use.

Project

An edition of paper prints made using incised acrylic plates. Students can take home their plates at the end of class so they make additional prints later.

Materials

A materials fee of $10, included in the class fee, covers everything you need, including:

Acrylic plates
Incising tools
Ink
Paper for printing
Brayers
Palette knives
Aprons

You are encouraged to bring drawings or design ideas to class to turn into your print, size 8" x 10".

Class Policies

Ages 14 and up are welcome.

There will be a 30-minute lunch break around 12:30. BARN has a mini kitchen with a refrigerator where you can store a sack lunch.

BARN Policies

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BARN is committed to accessibility. Tuition Assistance is available. Fill out the application before registering.
Makerspaces like BARN can be noisy and cluttered, smell strongly, and have bright or flickering lights. We try to make accommodations when requested; the earlier you contact us, the more likely we can help. Please email accessibility@bainbridgebarn.org to find out more or request an accommodation.
For those who might need physical assistance, learn more about BARN's Companion Program.

Instructors or Guides

Dana Seeger

Dana Harris Seeger was born in San Francisco and split her childhood between California and Indiana. She pursued her passion in high school and college and received a bachelor's degree in painting from Anderson University in Indiana in 2004 and a master's in fine arts in printmaking from San Jose State University in 2011. She is a member of the California Society of Printmakers. In 2014, Dana co-created an art studio and school in San Jose, Calif., called the School of Visual Philosophy. Her work in printmaking and painting helps her connect real to imagined memories and her life experiences to her heritage. Growing up as a second-generation Baltic American, she has always tried to connect the artifacts acquired from Estonia and Latvia into her own story. She lives in Poulsbo with her husband (a sculptor), daughter, and twin sons.

Visit her website at www.danaharrisseeger.com