Intaglio etching one-day workshop

This one-day* printmaking workshop offers you or a loved one a rare opportunity to dip into the rich and mysterious world of intaglio etching. 

Relish in the pleasingly sticky sound of rolling ink against the light dappled glass, the rich smell of pigments, the texture of cotton paper, the satisfying turn and tinkling of the press wheel, and the joy of pulling your own print. 

This day is all about slowing down, drawing creativity from within and exploring the tactile process of traditional printmaking in a welcoming and supportive environment.

Here at Atelier Citrina, we invite you to take a break from the world of technology and spend a day with like-minded souls, creating something beautiful with your hands. 

By the end of this workshop, you will have created your own unique etching plate and produced a limited edition of intaglio prints to take home.

*Tea, fresh coffee, and a nourishing plant-based lunch included.

Work-shop breakdown

• Slide talk on intaglio etching

• Preparing your plate: degreasing and coating

• Exploring texture, tone, and pattern through soft ground impressions and mark-making

• Baking the plates

• Experimental drawing and mark-making into hard ground using etching tools

• Break for a delicious, plant-based lunch made with fresh, seasonal ingredients

• Etching our plates in copper sulphate

• Pulling our prints

• Critique and feedback session

• Closing thoughts and farewell

Workshop details

Janurary 24th 2025

Duration: 10am—5pm
Number of participants: 6—8

Open to participants of all skill-levels. No previous printmaking experience required.

€160

Day fee includes materials and lunch