Saline sulphate and electro-etching with Don Braisby

 1/2 June 2017

10:00-16:00

This workshop will teach two etching processes that can be used to etch at home or in a classroom situation, these are saline sulphate and electro-etching.

Both processes have been described as being ‘safe etching’ however in this workshop we will focus on their potential for alternative mark making rather than on their non-toxic credentials. Don Braisby who is teaching the workshop is completing his doctoral thesis on electro-etching.

 Workshops aim:

• Provide a simple introduction to the theory and practice of electro- etching.
• Introduce the equipment needed for electro-etching and plating, how to set it up and use it safely.
• Creative plate making, resists and stop outs
• Preparation and etching of plates.

 Objectives:

• Participants will have gained a working knowledge of both saline sulphate and electro-etching
• To make and proof at least one plate in each process.
• Introduced to electroforming and electrotyping as a potential process in sculpture and printmaking.
• provide feedback for use in research.

 Non-members £120.00/Members £75.00

Booking essential (via email or telephone)

email: printcentre@cambria.ac.uk

telephone: 01978 267629