Art Class: Drypoint Intaglio Printmaking using Tetra Pak

Swoon City is a romance bookstore and creative hub where we celebrate what you love, together. Located in Ballard at 1716 NW Market Street.Swoon City is more than just a bookstore it is a creative hub - we also have a dedicated space for book talks with authors, and classroom space where we host art and craft classes. Join us for our monthly craft social and meet other creative folks.We feature a different artist on the second Saturday of each month during the Ballard Art Walk.

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Even beginners can learn to create "etching-like" prints quickly and easily using tools and materials you already have at home!

<p>Even beginners can learn to create "etching-like" prints quickly and easily using tools and materials you already have at home! Explore drypoint intaglio printmaking using recycled Tetra Pak cartons as an affordable and eco-friendly plate material. We'll practice cross-hatching and incising textures using drypoint tools, corkscrews, dental tools, and exacto knives. Instead of etching ink, we'll use water soluble "Stabilo Woody" colored pencils. After "inking," prepare your plate using Q-tips to increase contrast, and pull prints using rolling pins or hand-burnishing. Emphasis on sustainable practice, mark-making, and experimental approaches to tone, pattern, and layering.</p><p>All supplies are provided, and step-by-step guidance will ensure everyone leaves with three finished plates in this two hour class. We'll have enough 300gsm 100% cotton paper for each student to make two prints from each plate in class, and you'll leave knowing how to make more prints at home. Images for tracing will be provided, but feel free to bring your own! Plates will be 2x3 inches and 4x5 inches. Print your images in reverse, especially words, as our prints will be the reverse from what we scratch into the plate.</p>

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Art Class: Drypoint Intaglio Printmaking using Tetra Pak

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