Drypoint Etching - Animal Portraits

This 4-hour Drypoint Etching workshop is suitable for beginners.

Create a stunning black and white print using a traditional print making technique.

We will incise an etching plate with a sharp tool and then add intaglio ink. Excess ink is removed with a cloth to ready the plate for printing.

Dampened 100% cotton rag is laid over the plate. Pressure forces the paper into the inked grooves, producing a black and white image.

In the workshop you will learn skills and knowledge to:

1. Etch your plate using a variety of etching tools;

2. Ink your plate using intaglio inks;

3. Print your plate (including tips on how to print at home);

4. Determine the right papers and inks for you; and

5. Enhance your print using other art materials.

You will take home your etching plate and a framed print.

You do not need to be able to draw.

All materials and PPE are supplied.

Participants will need to bring:

• an apron

• a clear A4 black and white image of your favourite animal

About Deborah Price

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Deborah is a multidisciplinary artist whose work delves into the intricate beauty of the natural world. Drawing inspiration from aerial landscapes, native Australian fauna and microscopic cellular structures, she transforms these elements into vibrant textile and print artworks.

Her creations are characterised by bold colours, dynamic textures, and a sense of movement that captures the essence of life’s unseen patterns.

Beyond her artistic practice, Deborah is a dedicated educator and disability advocate, committed to fostering creativity and inclusivity through hands-on workshops, whether you’re a seasoned artisan or a curious beginner.

Her passion for collecting unique materials like textiles, fibres and papers fuels her innovative approach to art-making, inviting others to explore and express their own creative potential.

Notes for Workshop Participants

• Please arrive 15 minutes before the workshop start time to get settled in our Workshop Area

• Workshops are held in the Mezzanine, located upstairs within The Churn Room

• Street parking is available on Williams Street

• Workshop participants must wear closed in shoes and have long hair tied back.

• We suggest wearing comfortable, breathable clothes suitable for warm weather conditions - we have fans, but our building is not air-conditioned

• Access to the Mezzanine may be difficult for persons with significant mobility issues. It is not wheelchair accessible. Please consider this prior to booking.

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