This course is a deep dive into the possibilities of aquatint, covering spit bite, sugar lift and soap ground. Spit bite is a very immediate technique. Painting directly onto the plate with acid, it can make soft tonal marks with soft edges. Soap ground and sugar lift enable the artist to work in a painterly and gestural manor with aquatint. This workshop is perfect for those wishing to create a greater variety of mark making techniques to use when building images on etching plates.
Members Fees
All Studio users pay a session fee each time they use the Studio. For our members, the rates are as follows:
- Half day: £6.00
- Full day: £12.00
- Thursday Full Day 10:00 – 9pm: £17.00
- Thursday Afternoon + Evening 2:30 – 9pm: £11.00
- Thursday Evening 5:30 – 9pm: £6.00
Session Packs
Each session equals ½ day. Session packs are cards that Studio staff will stamp and date each time you use the Studio. There is no time limit as to when sessions packs can be used, but you do have to have an up-to-date Studio membership to use them. (Please note session packs not applicable on Thursdays)
- 10 x ½ day sessions: £55.00
- 20 x ½ day sessions: £105.00
Studio Induction
Required for first time users with relevant printmaking experience (please contact the studio to discuss): £40