Over the course of a weekend, this workshop offers a comprehensive exploration of the exciting possibilities of three-colour aquatint. You will begin by preparing your first zinc plate to receive the aquatint, and then etch the plate in nitric acid before inking and printing from it. The process will then be repeated with your second and third plates, building your three-colour artwork on the paper stage by stage. By the end of the two-day workshop you will be fluent in all aspects of the process, and ready to develop your own three-colour print practice further.

All materials- zinc plates, inks, paper, protective gloves and solvent-based cleaning products- are included in the price of the two-day workshop. All you need to bring with you (apart from your keenness to master the technique!) is the imagery that you would like to use as the starting point for your exploration of 3-colour aquatint.

Hot and cold drinks are also complimentary.

About your Tutor

Tima Aalizadeh holds an MA in Printmaking from Middlesex University. She has extensive experience as a teacher of intaglio printmaking both in Iran and the UK; she has exhibited her work extensively, most notably in the Annual Printmaking Exchange in Tehran, in "Shadow & Light" in Tbilisi, and in the Royal Academy Summer Show in London.

During the workshop, Tima will provide comprehensive technical instruction and support, and will also offer extensive feedback and advice to aid in your decision-making as you develop your imagery through the three stages of colour printing.

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Course dates and times

Saturday May 2nd - Sunday May 3rd is now SOLD OUT

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We have added a further weekend in May to cope with demand. Please choose from either of the following weekends:

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Saturday May 16th - Sunday May 17th, 10am - 6pm

OR

Saturday June 6th - Sunday June 7th, 10am - 6pm

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Course payment

The course costs £250, payable in advance. Please email us at print.firstfloor@gmail.com, stating which weekend you are booking for, and you will recieve an invoice for the course fees.