Engraving Techniques for Printmaking
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| Skill Basic (Course does not apply for future upper level enrollment.) |
| Division Specialty |
| Project Copper Plate and Wood Block Print |
| Cost $ 750 |
| Location Emporia, Kansas, USA |
| Dates 06/28 – 07/02 |
| Instructor(s) James Ehlers |
Course Description
A new engraving class designed to re-open the history of engraved plate printmaking and expose the techniques of this ancient form of illustrating. Students will learn how this process works using modern hand tools to create an image on the soft metal printing plates. Attendees are encouraged to bring their own original ideas or images to use on the project plate. There will be artwork available to use as well, if desired. Also included in this class is a day trip to Emporia State University’s printmaking studio where the student will create a print from their engraved plate. Additional areas of printmaking will be covered, including wood block carving with the high speed NSK rotary handpiece.
Course Objectives
Prerequisites
No prerequisites.
A new engraving class designed to re-open the history of engraved plate printmaking and expose the techniques of this ancient form of illustrating. Students will learn how this process works using modern hand tools to create an image on the soft metal printing plates. Attendees are encouraged to bring their own original ideas or images to use on the project plate. There will be artwork available to use as well, if desired. Also included in this class is a day trip to Emporia State University’s printmaking studio where the student will create a print from their engraved plate. Additional areas of printmaking will be covered, including wood block carving with the high speed NSK rotary handpiece.
Course Objectives
- Preparing the print plate for engraving, proper beveling techniques
- Which gravers are best for print plate engraving
- What is the ‘Editioning Process’ and how to sign prints
- Using the rotary tool to create woodcuts and print them in color
- What to look for when selecting inks and presses
- How to make corrections on the printing plate
Prerequisites
No prerequisites.
Please note: Course information subject to change without notice. Example images may not show exact techniques, methods, designs, etc., taught or demonstrated in course.
