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The Very Basics of Etching

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Maura Galante

Printmaking Workshop: All Levels, Beginner

Discover the magic of etching, a printmaking process in which lines are incised into a metal plate to create an image.

Ink is worked into the grooves, the surface of the plate is carefully wiped clean, and damp paper is placed over the plate and run through a printmaking press to transfer the image onto the paper. Because the design on the plate is permanent, multiple impressions can be printed. Participants will explore both traditional etching, which uses acid, and drypoint, an acid-free intaglio technique.

Please bring paper towels and an apron to class. All other materials provided.

The tuition for this class includes a materials fee of $12 for basic materials provided by CAW.

School Policies

Students who withdraw 48 hours prior to the first class are eligible for a refund or credit toward another class, less a $25 registration fee.

Please click here for more details.

Term: Summer 2026

Suggested Ages: 18+

Workshop: Sunday, 10 am–2 pm, 7/19
1 session: $126.00; Capacity: 8
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Supplies:
Please bring a roll of paper towels and an apron. 

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