Location: Classroom
About the course
Environmentally safe and without the use of any chemicals, the image is scratched into the surface of the plate using a drypoint needle. Gathering inspiration from the wealth of flora in the Botanic Garden, you will collect, sketch or photograph leaves and flowers to create a botanical image. You will transform this into a drypoint etching and learn how to ink and print your image on a small, table-top press. Developing your work throughout the day you will create multiple, varied prints using a seasonal colour palette.
The course is suitable for complete beginners as well as those with some experience. The beauty of this technique is that you do not need any drawing skills or prior knowledge to create a beautiful print. All printing materials will be provided and etching needles will be available to use. Gloves and cleaning materials will be supplied but you will need to bring an apron or similar.
About the tutor
Charlotte Aldis and Patsy Rathbone are Cambridge-based printmakers, who work together as Studio84. As well as their own private practices, they regularly teach printmaking workshops in schools, adult education and for company away days.
Bookings for this course will close on 7 May
Please take the time to read our course cancellations and refunds policy.
Please note that once this course has been filled, you can email education@botanic.cam.ac.uk to be added to a waiting list.
