{"product_id":"etching-soft-ground-workshop-2-days","title":"Etching Soft Ground Workshop (2 days)","description":"\u003ch3\u003eExplore Texture, Drawing \u0026amp; Experimental Mark-Making\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDiscover the expressive possibilities of \u003cstrong\u003esoft ground etching\u003c\/strong\u003e, a versatile intaglio technique that allows you to create delicate, textured, and drawing-like marks on a metal printing plate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn this hands-on workshop, you’ll learn how to prepare and work with a \u003cstrong\u003esoft ground etching plate\u003c\/strong\u003e, transfer textures and drawn marks, bite the image in acid, and print your finished plate using an etching press.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSoft ground is particularly exciting for artists who enjoy \u003cstrong\u003edrawing, texture, natural forms, and experimental mark-making\u003c\/strong\u003e, as the technique can capture the surface and character of different materials in surprising detail.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhether you are new to etching or looking to expand your printmaking practice, this workshop offers an opportunity to slow down, experiment, and discover a more tactile approach to intaglio printmaking.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat You’ll Learn\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDuring the workshop, you’ll be guided through the complete soft ground etching process:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePreparing the Plate\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLearn how to prepare a metal plate and apply a soft ground suitable for transferring textures and drawings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCreating Your Image\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eExperiment with drawing, textures, fabrics, leaves, objects, and other materials to create marks on the plate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEtching the Plate\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLearn how the image is transferred into the plate through controlled acid biting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInking \u0026amp; Wiping\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eExplore how intaglio ink is applied and wiped from the plate to bring out the etched image and surface texture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePrinting\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePrint your completed plate using a professional etching press and discover how pressure, paper, and inking affect the final image.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEdition \u0026amp; Experimentation\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMake a small number of prints and experiment with different textures, marks, and variations in your image.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat is Soft Ground Etching?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSoft ground is an etching technique that uses a \u003cstrong\u003esoft, receptive ground\u003c\/strong\u003e on the surface of a metal plate. 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