{"product_id":"260711-11th-12th-july-2026-taking-an-etching-plate-on-a-journey","title":"260711|11th + 12th July 2026|Taking an Etching Plate on a Journey","description":"\u003ctable class=\"overview\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"width: 27%;\"\u003eLocation\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLeicester Print Workshop\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr id=\"time\"\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDate \u0026amp; Time\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSaturday 11th + Sunday 12th July 2026\u003cbr\u003e10.00am - 4.00pm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eExperience\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBeginner\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr id=\"teacher\"\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eTutor \u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eJemma Gunning \u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJoin Jemma Gunning for a two-day immersive workshop in etching, designed for artists looking to explore the transformative journey of a plate. This hands-on course introduces you to the dynamic processes of hardground, aquatint, and sugarlift aquatint. Guided by Jemma’s expertise, you'll discover how to develop rich textures, tonal depth, and expressive marks as you create a unique, multi-layered etching.\u003cbr\u003ePerfect for both beginners and those with some printmaking experience, this workshop emphasizes experimentation, creative exploration, and the alchemy of the etching process. By the end of the weekend, you’ll have a finished etched plate and prints that capture your personal artistic journey.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCourse Structure\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDay 1\u003cbr\u003e10:00 AM – 10:30 AM:\u003cbr\u003e• Welcome and Introduction\u003cbr\u003e• Overview of etching techniques: hardground, aquatint, and sugarlift\u003cbr\u003e• Safety and preparation of materials\u003cbr\u003e10:30 AM – 12:30 PM:\u003cbr\u003e• Preparing your plate: cleaning and applying hardground\u003cbr\u003e• Drawing and etching your first layer using hardground\u003cbr\u003e• Etching in the acid bath\u003cbr\u003e12:30 PM – 1:30 PM:\u003cbr\u003e• Lunch Break\u003cbr\u003e1:30 PM – 3:30 PM:\u003cbr\u003e• Introduction to aquatint: creating tonal areas.\u003cbr\u003e• Applying rosin and controlling tonal density\u003cbr\u003e• Etching aquatinted areas\u003cbr\u003e3:30 PM – 4:00 PM:\u003cbr\u003e• Group discussion: progress and plans for Day 2\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDay 2\u003cbr\u003e10:00 AM – 10:30 AM:\u003cbr\u003e• Recap of Day 1 and Q\u0026amp;A\u003cbr\u003e10:30 AM – 12:30 PM:\u003cbr\u003e• Exploring sugarlift aquatint: creating painterly marks\u003cbr\u003e• Applying sugar solution and protecting areas with hardground\u003cbr\u003e• Etching sugarlift textures\u003cbr\u003e12:30 PM – 1:30 PM:\u003cbr\u003e• Lunch Break\u003cbr\u003e1:30 PM – 3:30 PM:\u003cbr\u003e• Refining your plate: combining techniques and adding final details\u003cbr\u003e• Printing your finished plate\u003cbr\u003e3:30 PM – 4:00 PM:\u003cbr\u003e• Sharing and Feedback: group critique and discussion of prints\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAbout the Tutor\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJemma Gunning is an artist printmaker specialising in intaglio and lithographic processes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn 2018 after graduating from University of the West of England (UWE) with an MA in Multidisciplinary Printmaking she was awarded a QEST scholarship to support a research fellowship at the City and Guilds of London Art School.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn 2019 and 2020 she was awarded an Elizabeth Greenshield grant to support the development of her creative practice and support the setup of her print workshop.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJemma exhibits regularly nationally and internationally, works part time as a technical print instructor at UWE and runs freelance workshops through Bristol Print Collective that she co-founded in 2016.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eLeicester Print Workshop \u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLeicester Print Workshop is the regional development centre for printmaking. Established by artists in 1986, we are a registered charity, supported by Arts Council England. Our RIBA award-winning building is situated in Leicester City Centre's Cultural Quarter and is home to a large, well equipped open access Printmaking Studio.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWe have over 30 years’ experience of teaching people printmaking. Our programme offers the largest number and broadest range of printmaking courses in the region, with courses suitable for beginners as well as experienced printmakers, delivered by practicing artists and nationally renowned tutors. 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Call us on 0116 251 4174.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIn person:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eCall in to Leicester Print Workshop during our opening hours\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e(Wednesday - Saturday, 10am - 5pm) \u003c\/span\u003eto book and pay by card, cash or cheque.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePre-course information:\u003c\/strong\u003e We will send you details of how to find us and what to bring with you when we process your booking.\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eConcessions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFull-Print Members of Leicester Print Workshop are entitled to a 10% discount on our inhouse courses. 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