Dates: Mondays, 6-9pm; 2/23, 3/2, 3/9, 3/16, 3/23, 3/30, 4/6, 4/13
Ages: 18+
Cost: $380
Registration deadline: Monday 2/9
Maximum enrollment: 10
Instructor: Carley Schmidt
This introductory course offers students a hands-on exploration of traditional etching, where they will learn to create detailed and textural prints. Etching is an intaglio printmaking process in which a metal plate is coated, drawn into, and then etched in a corrosive bath to create recessed lines that hold ink. Ink is then carded onto the plate and wiped away from the surface, leaving ink only in the recessed areas; the plate is then printed onto damp paper to produce the final image. Participants will experiment with line etching, aquatint, and other methods of adding color to their work. As they develop their images, students will practice essential inking, wiping, and printing techniques. Class time will be split between demonstrations and guided work time. By the end of the course, students will have a solid understanding of core etching methods and intaglio printing, and original prints showcasing their progress and creativity. Students will likely produce 2 images.
This is a beginner level course.
About the instructor: Carley Schmidt is a Minneapolis-based artist whose practice primarily consists of printmaking, papermaking, and collage. Her work explores place as part of a cumulative narrative about human impact and land. Carley received her MFA in printmaking from the University of Wisconsin-Madison, and a BA in studio art from Gonzaga University. She was a Highpoint Studio Intern in 2023.
REGISTRATION DETAILS
Registration and payment may be completed through this website. You will receive an email a week prior to your class with information about the class.
Refunds are no longer available after the registration deadline.
Please call 612-278-4162 or email jo@highpointprintmaking.org if you wish to pay with cash or check, or have any questions.
DISCOUNTS AND SCHOLARSHIPS
A 10% discount is available for Highpoint Members.
Full Color Print Scholarship: There are no remaining scholarships for this workshop.
