Instructor: Susan Martin
Sunday, October 18th, 2026 / 11am-5pm
In this one day workshop we will dive head first into making and printing copper plates utilizing traditional hard ground etching. This workshop is a great way to be introduced to the possibilities of traditional etching.
After an introduction to the technique and process, students will receive a prepared copper plate coated with hard ground. I will demonstrate the basics of mark making using different tools and materials. After drawing through the ground students will etch their plate in ferric chloride. (I’ll be with you throughout the etching process!) We will then print our plates on a traditional etching press. I will discuss ways to incorporate drypoint, post etching, as well.
I will also spend adequate time covering proper inking and printing methods and discussing how an etching press works. Students will walk away with a small set of printed works.
Materials supplied include:
-one prepared copper plate, approximately 4in x 6in
-one sheet of Hahnemuhle Copperplate paper
-all needed printing supplies (ink, tarlatan, etc.)
-additional plates and paper may be purchased
Students can either bring a sketch to transfer and work from, select an image on hand, or work directly on the plate. Copper plate size is approximately 4in x 6in.
This workshop will take place at Triangle Printmakers Collective: 1002 Wake Forest Road, Raleigh, NC 27604
Participants will receive an email a few days out with more details regarding parking, directions, and details about the day.
Skill Level: All levels
Participants: Ages 18+
Our studio utilizes green methods and operates with safety and health in mind.
Instructor: Susan Martin
Sunday, October 18th, 2026 / 11am-5pm
In this one day workshop we will dive head first into making and printing copper plates utilizing traditional hard ground etching. This workshop is a great way to be introduced to the possibilities of traditional etching.
After an introduction to the technique and process, students will receive a prepared copper plate coated with hard ground. I will demonstrate the basics of mark making using different tools and materials. After drawing through the ground students will etch their plate in ferric chloride. (I’ll be with you throughout the etching process!) We will then print our plates on a traditional etching press. I will discuss ways to incorporate drypoint, post etching, as well.
I will also spend adequate time covering proper inking and printing methods and discussing how an etching press works. Students will walk away with a small set of printed works.
Materials supplied include:
-one prepared copper plate, approximately 4in x 6in
-one sheet of Hahnemuhle Copperplate paper
-all needed printing supplies (ink, tarlatan, etc.)
-additional plates and paper may be purchased
Students can either bring a sketch to transfer and work from, select an image on hand, or work directly on the plate. Copper plate size is approximately 4in x 6in.
This workshop will take place at Triangle Printmakers Collective: 1002 Wake Forest Road, Raleigh, NC 27604
Participants will receive an email a few days out with more details regarding parking, directions, and details about the day.
Skill Level: All levels
Participants: Ages 18+
Our studio utilizes green methods and operates with safety and health in mind.
