Introduction to Soft Ground Etching with Open Studio Access
taught by Erin Lobb Mason
In this class, you will learn about working with a copper plate to translate your drawings into a printable matrix. Etching is a printmaking technique where an image is created by incising into a plate. The ink is held in the recessed areas of the plate by carding on ink and wiping off the excess. In this class, we will focus on the soft ground etching technique. This process allows you to create drawings the resemble graphite or crayon like texture, and imprint textures like yarn, fabric, or leaves.
You will be guided through the whole etching process, from polishing your plate, and etching your final design in the acid bath. Then you'll learn the whole printing process including, how to use an etching press, inking and wiping your plate, and dampening and drying your paper. You will leave with a few prints of your image!
All materials and tools will be provided for the class. You'll get two 6 x 4 inch copper plates to create two different images.
As part of multi-session printmaking classes, you have open access to the printmaking studio outside of class hours, for the duration of your class!
No experience necessary! All levels are welcome.
Example video of the process: https://borcheditions.com/printmaking/intaglio-printing/soft-ground-etching/
3 session class, Saturday, November 7-21, 10:00 AM-1:00 PM
$162.50 member/$185 non-member
Class price break down:
$112.50 member/$135 non-member plus $50 material fee
About Erin Lobb Mason:
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Erin Lobb Mason is a printmaker and musician from Kentucky, currently based in upstate New York. Her work is grounded in a strong sense of place and draws inspiration from the natural world, grief, and queer identity.
Since 2020 Erin has been working with printmakers and activists at AS220 Industries and throughout the community to share skills for self expression and resistance in print. She leads workshops throughout the northeast and is driven by a desire to share the community building and collaborative spirit of printmaking.
@erinlobbmason
https://www.erinlobbmason.com/
