This workshop is designed to introduce participants to drypoint etching. Drypoint etching is a great medium for artists who love to draw. Participants will learn how to create line work on an acrylic plate (plexiglass) and edition them using an etching press. Participants will get a sense of how it feels to work in a communal space surrounded by artists with similar interests. They will also learn to use and respect a large fine art press. Students will leave the class with a working knowledge of shop etiquette, line variation, printing techniques, and a unique printed edition. This workshop will qualify participants to book unassisted studio time at the PRINTshop.
First class:
- Introduction to Etching.
- Demonstration of drawing techniques and proper tool usage.
- Plate preparation.
- Students begin etching on a plate.
Second class:
- Printing and etching press demonstration.
- Students finish their etching.
- Printing edition.
- Students will critique each other’s work.
ABOUT THE INSTRUCTOR
Originally from Pensacola, Florida, Matthew Forehand has based his art career out of the city of Miami. He began his art school studies at Pensacola State College where he received his Associate’s degree in Visual Arts. Matthew continued his education at The School of the Art Institute of Chicago (SAIC) and graduated with a Bachelor of Fine Arts Degree in Painting, Drawing, and Printmaking. During his time at SAIC, he enrolled in Ox-Bow School of the Arts, an artist residency in Saugatuck, Michigan. He currently teaches visual arts at Miami Arts Charter School (MAC). His courses at MAC include Foundational Elements of Art, Material Based Art, and Printmaking.
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