Harwood

Etching
Carol Sanchez

Are you inspired after viewing Francisco Goyaʼs “Los Caprichos” etchings on exhibit at the Albuquerque Museum of Art? (February 5- May 13, 2012) Well now is your chance to learn the process. In this eight-week class students will learn the art of etching their own imagery onto copper plates and printing them on an etching press.

Etching is a printmaking method in which lines and tones are incised into copper plates, with an etchant, and printed with ink onto paper using a printing press. Students will learn to prepare plates with grounds, draw, etch and print them. Techniques explored: Dry point, line etch, aquatint (values), hard and soft grounds. Students will use less toxic materials to create their images.

Each class session will consist of a demonstration with ample press time. All materials and tools are provided with a $50.00 materials fee due at the first session. Students should be prepared with ideas for the first class meeting. Register early as enrollment is limited to six students.

All levels welcome
Wednesdays, April 4 –May 23
1 pm – 4 pm
Carol Sanchez Studio at the Harwood
Materials: fee of $50 payable to Carol at first class meeting
Tuition: $225 (Harwood members $210)

Register for this class:
Register online or call (505) 242-6367, or email our Administrative Manager, GuruAmrit Khalsa.