Intaglio Printmaking

Intaglio Printmaking Saturday 2nd November, 10 am – 4 pm The word ‘intaglio’ means to incise or cut into (Italian). It gives its name to one of the key processes for printing from metal, plastic or cardboard plates, including the techniques of etching, drypoint, mezzotint, collograph and engraving. The course will explore how drypoint can … Continue reading Intaglio Printmaking

Introduction to printmaking

Introduction to Printmaking 4 week course Wednesdays from 2nd October – 23rd October, 10am – 1pm An introduction to printmaking in 4 weekly sessions throughout October. The course is ideal for beginners or anyone wishing to learn more about the art of printmaking. From the painterly directness of monotype through to the minute detail of … Continue reading Introduction to printmaking

Classes at CPW

So far this year Cardiff Print Workshop have run a number of very successful classes and workshops for its members and the public. Our classes are capped at no more than 6-8 participants so these are intimate sessions with printmaking processes covered in detail by the tutor. Our Introduction to Printmaking course was a great … Continue reading Classes at CPW

Still Places left for this one day workshop on Drypoint Etching and Chine Collé

This one day workshop is an introduction to intaglio printmaking through the techniques of dry point and chine collé. All our courses are restricted to only 7 per class so book soon to avoid disappointment. Chine Collé Dry point is the etching process of inscribing lines directly into the printing plate. It has been used … Continue reading Still Places left for this one day workshop on Drypoint Etching and Chine Collé

Etching Course

Due to unforeseen circumstances the Etching Copper with Ferric Chloride Course will now take place on Saturdays 9th April and 16th April. There are limited spaces left on this fascinating and insightful introduction to etching course. So please book soon if you are interested. Etching Copper with Ferric Chloride Weekend course Saturdays 9th / 16th … Continue reading Etching Course