Copper Plate Etching Intro, April 12th 2025
Copper Plate Etching Intro, April 12th 2025
One-day workshop with Noelle Herceg
Friday April 12th, 10am-4pm
$125 + $25 materials
(Whitprint members: $112 + $25 materials)
About the Workshop
Discover the intaglio method of etching in this introductory workshop, designed for those eager to learn a timeless printmaking technique. Etching involves incising lines into a metal plate to create intricate designs that hold ink and from which you can make multiple prints. If you enjoy drawing, this is the printmaking process for you!
In this workshop, you will start by exploring examples of etched prints and learning about various techniques to help you plan your design. Noelle will guide you through each step of the etching process, from polishing and preparing a copper plate, to etching the final design in the acid bath. The workshop will also teach you how to use the etching press, properly soak and blot the paper, ink and wipe the copper plate, and pull the final print.
Before the workshop, we encourage participants to bring a 4” x 6” (or 6” x 4”) sketch to work from. Noelle will go over how to transfer your image to your copper plate.
All the tools and materials for this workshop are provided, including copper plates, etching needles, paper, and ink. This workshop is geared towards beginners who have never used the intaglio process before, but all experience levels are welcome.
About the Instructor
Noelle is a multi-media artist currently living and working in Roseburg, OR. Originally from upstate New York, she received her BFA from The College of Saint Rose, NY, and her MFA from the University of Oregon. As an instructor at Umpqua Community College and the University of Oregon, she has taught drawing, painting, 2D design, art history and printmaking classes. Printmaking holds a special place in her heart, and she is excited to work with others who may be interested in learning more about this technique!
Reserving Your Spot
Register and pay in full to reserve your spot. To cancel a workshop enrollment, please email studio@whitprint.com.
All cancellations for workshops will incur a $50.00 administrative fee. Your refund will reflect this fee.
Full refunds (minus the cancellation fee) will be offered if cancellation is made at least 4 weeks before the workshop.
A 50% refund (minus the cancellation fee) will be issued if a cancellation request is made at least 1 week before the workshop.
No refund will be given for cancellation requests made week-of the workshop. There are no refunds after the first session of the workshop.