{"product_id":"260913-13th-september-2026-introduction-to-etching","title":"260913|13th September 2026|Introduction to Etching","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\u003eSunday 13th September 2026\u003cbr\u003e10.00am - 4.00pm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr id=\"teacher\"\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eTutor \u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRobyn Maclennan\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"details\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis one day course will introduce you to the basic principles of Hard Ground Etching. This intaglio print technique gives a beautiful strong etched line which you will learn how to ink and print under the expert guidance of Robyn.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eIdeal for beginners with no previous experience or those wishing to brush up their skills, y\u003c\/span\u003eou will learn how to transfer and draw\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e your design to your etching plate, to\u003c\/span\u003e prepare a zinc plate, to etch your plate and print onto paper. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou will be working to a maximum image size of 5.5 inches x 8 inches (A5 approx), producing your own \u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003esingle colour etching which you will make a small edition from onto hand made paper.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCourse Structure\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e* Introduction to the workshop + Health and Safety\u003cbr\u003e* What is Etching? Covering the principles of the process and examples\u003cbr\u003e* Preparing plates and grounds\u003cbr\u003e* Drawing design onto plates\u003cbr\u003e         Lunch \u003cbr\u003e* Etching process\u003cbr\u003e* Printing demonstration\u003cbr\u003e* Practical printing\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e         Clean up and reflection\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAbout the Tutor\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \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. Participants learn in small and friendly groups in our purpose-designed studio.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product-description rte\" itemprop=\"description\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"details\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBookings\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEarly Bird:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eThis course is eligible for a 5% early bird discount when booked online by 22nd November 2021. Don't delay, book today!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOnline:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eYou can book online here by credit \/ debit card or Paypal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTelephone:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eYou can pay by card over the phone during our opening hours (Tuesday - Saturday, 10am - 5pm). 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(Tuesday - 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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