Colour Intaglio

Program Overview

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Colour Intaglio

Course Overview

Develop multi-colour etching techniques in this 3-day course.

Key Details

• Location: Falmouth Campus
• Course duration: 3 days
• Tuition fees per individual: £375

Course Outline

This course is suitable for all adults, whether you’re a beginner who’d like to spend 3 days exploring etching with us or whether you’ve got some previous printmaking experience and wish to develop your knowledge in our facilities.

Day 1

After an introduction to the Printmaking Centre and a look at some examples, Becky will talk you through the process of preparing your zinc plate, applying various grounds followed by drawing and etching. You’ll learn the techniques of printing successfully and begin using colour inks. During the day we'll explore open bite etching, à la poupée inking and rollovers.

Day 2

Becky will start the day with a demo in aquatint techniques, which will allow you to develop tonal values within your etched image. Printing will continue with careful evaluations of colour and inking technique. During the afternoon we’ll focus on 2-plate multi colour prints using quickly made drypoint plates.

Day 3

After learning how to prepare paper and register your prints successfully, you’ll spend the final day using the skills you've learned, with Becky’s support, to make a series or an edition of colour intaglio prints on good quality paper.

What We'll Provide

• All materials and specialist tools and equipment required are included in the course fee, however you may wish to bring your own drawing materials and paper if preferred.

What to Expect

• You’ll be engaging in hands-on processes and techniques throughout the course in our exceptional printmaking facilities.
• Arrival: 9.30am (welcome and refreshments)
• Morning workshop: 10am – 1pm
• Afternoon workshop: 2pm – 5pm

What to Bring

• Source material - any drawings/prints/photos you wish to work from
• Overalls, an apron or old clothing you don't mind getting messy!
• Shoes which have full foot coverage - i.e. no open-toed sandals, flip flips, etc.
• Please remember to bring a packed lunch with you.

Food and Drink

• Tea/coffee is included each day.

Location

• This course is taught in our exceptional Printmaking facilities on our Falmouth Campus.
• Our Falmouth Campus can be reached via a range of public transport options. You can find out more, here.
• For campus maps and information on visiting us, please visit our How to find us page.

Eligibility

• This course is open to all adults with no prerequisite knowledge, it’s suitable for all abilities.

Accommodation

• Accommodation is not included in this course cost. If you would like to book accommodation, please see our accommodation for short course students page for a range of options.

How to Apply

• To apply for this course, make your selection from the available dates below, this will take you to an event page where you will be able to book yourself onto the course via the Book now link.
• Tuition fees per individual: £375

Upcoming Short Courses

• Colour Intaglio
  • Mon 21 Jul 2025
  • 3-day course | 21 - 23 July | £375

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