{"product_id":"spit-bite-etching-workshop","title":"Spit Bite Etching Workshop","description":"\u003cp\u003eDiscover the expressive and unpredictable qualities of \u003cstrong\u003eSpit Bite Etching\u003c\/strong\u003e, a painterly printmaking technique that allows you to create soft and subtle tonal effects, organic textures, and beautifully atmospheric marks on a copper plate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUnlike traditional line etching, spit bite uses a liquid mixture applied directly to areas of the plate, creating delicate washes and tonal variations. The result can range from subtle gradients and delicate textures to dramatic, expressive areas of light and dark.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat You'll Learn\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn this workshop, you’ll be introduced to the fundamentals of spit bite etching and learn how to:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePrepare and work with an etching plate\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eApply spit bite using brushes and different mark-making approaches\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCreate soft washes, gradients, and tonal areas\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCombine spit bite with etched lines and other marks\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eControl the relationship between application time and tonal depth\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUnderstand the etching and biting process\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInk and wipe your plate to bring out the tonal qualities\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePrint your finished plate using a professional etching press\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eExperiment With Your Marks\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne of the most exciting aspects of spit bite is its experimental nature. Instead of relying only on precise lines, you can \u003cstrong\u003epaint directly onto the plate\u003c\/strong\u003e, allowing your brushwork and the etching process to become part of the final image.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExperiment with:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBrushstrokes · Washes · Gradients · Textures · Organic Forms · Layered Tones\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach plate develops its own character, making spit bite particularly interesting for artists who enjoy an expressive and less predictable approach to printmaking.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat You'll Make\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDuring the workshop, you'll create your own \u003cstrong\u003espit bite etching plate and prints\u003c\/strong\u003e, taking your design from plate preparation through etching, inking, wiping, and printing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo previous etching experience is required, although some familiarity with basic printmaking processes can be helpful.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"MPC Printmaking Co","offers":[{"title":"NOV 14 (11am-3pm)","offer_id":67584333381785,"sku":null,"price":1200.0,"currency_code":"HKD","in_stock":true},{"title":"FEB 13 (11am-3pm)","offer_id":67584333414553,"sku":null,"price":1200.0,"currency_code":"HKD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0566\/0580\/2649\/files\/IntaglioPrintingCourseforBeginnerstaughtbySallyTsang_21_40b3404f-fac5-427c-a191-3fd2308002f0.png?v=1790501545","url":"https:\/\/www.marbleprintclay.art\/products\/spit-bite-etching-workshop","provider":"MPC Printmaking Co","version":"1.0","type":"link"}