Saline sulphate and electro-etching with Don Braisby
1/2 June 2017
10:00-16:00
This workshop will teach two etching processes that can be used to etch at home or in a classroom situation, these are saline sulphate and electro-etching.
Both processes have been described as being ‘safe etching’ however in this workshop we will focus on their potential for alternative mark making rather than on their non-toxic credentials. Don Braisby who is teaching the workshop is completing his doctoral thesis on electro-etching.
Workshops aim:
- Provide a simple introduction to the theory and practice of electro- etching.
- Introduce the equipment needed for electro-etching and plating, how to set it up and use it safely.
- Creative plate making, resists and stop outs
- Preparation and etching of plates.
Objectives:
- Participants will have gained a working knowledge of both saline sulphate and electro-etching
- To make and proof at least one plate in each process.
- Introduced to electroforming and electrotyping as a potential process in sculpture and printmaking.
- provide feedback for use in research.
Non-members £120.00/Members £75.00
Booking essential (via email or telephone)
email: printcentre@cambria.ac.uk
telephone: 01978 267629