Masterclass drypoint intensive

City Lit

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In London

£ 149 VAT inc.

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    London

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    Different dates available

This class is dedicated to exploring the finer details of drypoint printmaking. Develop imagery using specialist tools such as drypoint needles and roulettes to create a range of line and tone. Compare traditional and contemporary materials and techniques using high quality materials such as copper plates and 100% cotton paper to achieve optimum results. Create a variety of printed effects using different inking and wiping techniques.

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London
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Keeley Street, Covent Garden, WC2B 4BA

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About this course

Use a range of traditional and contemporary techniques to make, draw, ink and print a drypoint plate.
Select the materials and tools suitable for individual needs.
Print multiple impressions to explore a range of inking and wiping effects.

If you would like to buy art materials for your personal use outside of the course, City Lit students receive 10% discount off everything* from Cass Art, the UK's leading art supplies retailer. Your tutor will advise you on what you should buy. You will need to show your enrolment receipt in-store to receive your discount. Visit the Charing Cross shop at 13 Charing Cross Road WC2H 0EP or find your local shop at *Terms and conditions apply, visit

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Course programme

Plate materials and their properties.
Drypoint tools
Drawing techniques
Inking and wiping techniques
Paper preparation
Printing using the etching press.

A talk on artists will be presented and examples of work will be shown and discussed. There will be practical demonstrations followed by practical application. Small class numbers allow for plenty of supported one-to-one guidance and ample time for press access for printing application.

Additional information

You may wish to continue to explore Intaglio processes by enrolling onto the Masterclass in Etching or to expand your practice with a course such as experimental etching. General information and advice on courses at City Lit is available from the Student Centre and Library on Monday to Friday from 12:00 – 19:00. See the course guide for term dates and further details

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