'Photo Etching using Monotype Techniques' Workshop

A few spots remain in the Center for Contemporary Printmaking's  "Photo Etching using Monotype Techniques," a 6-week workshop 6-9 p.m. Tuesdays, Jan. 18-March 1 (no class Feb. 22). The cost is $300 plus $30 studio fee; class size is limited to 8.

Participants will learn a variety of low toxic photo-etching techniques that are easily approached by someone familiar with monotype.  Photo-etched plates will be created from acetate that has been painted onto with black ink, allowing the fluid marks of monotype to be etched into a plate.  Participants will also learn registration and how to create an edition of prints from multiple plates. The introduction of water-based inks will create an even less toxic environment. Previous experience with traditional intaglio printmaking is helpful but not required. All levels.

Anthony Kirk, formerly head of the etching department at Tyler Graphics for 12 years, is the Artistic Director and Master Printer at CCP. He has collaborated with numerous major American artists and has taught at Manhattan Graphics, Parsons School of Design, Pratt Graphics, and other regional printmaking centers.

Submitted by Center for Contemporary Printmaking