The Mandrill Saw I (detail), Hard ground etching with crayon lift, Brittany Kieler.
In conjunction with Joanna Poehlman’s exhibition, Now and Then, RedLine is pleased to host an extended introductory workshop on creating and printing etchings. Participants will look at a variety of examples of both contemporary and historical etchings, learn hard ground application techniques, experiment with different methods in mark making, and practice the inking/printing process.
No experience is necessary, and all materials will be provided. Participants are encouraged to bring a sack lunch if they would like to.
Call (414) 491-9088 or email redline.education@gmail.com to register for this workshop.
Registration Fee | members $72, non-members $80
Registration Deadline | January 23, 2015, noon
“Etching is the process of using strong acid or mordant to cut into the unprotected parts of a metal surface to create a design in intaglio in the metal (the original process—in modern manufacturing other chemicals may be used on other types of material). As an intaglio method of printmaking, it is, along with engraving, the most important technique for old master prints, and remains in wide use today.”
Excerpt from Wikipedia. To learn more, we recommend a look at their article on the process.
About the Instructor | Kate Zolandz
Kate Zolandz is a printshop monitor for RedLine Milwaukee. She recently graduated from the Milwaukee Institute of Art & Design with a BFA in Printmaking. She continues to do copper intaglio, relief, and silkscreen printmaking at RedLine, focusing on depictions of hands or feet – a continuing progression from the work she did for her senior thesis at MIAD. Kate spends as much time as she can at RedLine working to be a contributing part of the community and improving the print shop wherever possible. She considers RedLine her home and family and is grateful to be able to actively pursue her passion for printmaking with the RedLine community.
Workshop Refund Policy | No refunds are issued for workshops.
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