Etching courses
in Italy

This course will cover a variety of etching techniques, such as line, tone and texture using hard ground, soft ground, aquatint, sugar lift and other techniques, which can be used in combination with other printmaking processes, also introduced as part of the course.

This course is suitable for beginners as well as for people who have already completed a printmaking course as this workshop will provide you with the opportunity to further develop yuor skills as well as gain new insights into contemporary printmaking.

This course explores the following

• etching and drypoint
• spit bite
• sugarlift
• soft ground
• hard ground
• mika and other pigments
• papers and inks
• colors and registration
• monoprint combined with etching
• collagraphs and aluminographs

Italian and international students interact in the same classes, making it an ideal venue to share ideas and enhance your overall studio experience.

Course fee: Eur 320 for 6 days tuition (group of 4-5 people)

Individual tuition: Eur 800 for 6 days tuition

Materials such as good quality printmaking papers and printing plates are available to purchase. Click here to buy paper and check Hot Deals of the Week!

Language: English and Italian

Accommodation (7 nights, self catering) single room: Euro 350 - double room Euro 250 per person - - dates can be extended for those who would like to explore the region.
There are rooms available in Bed and Breakfasts in the area.

The courses are run by Colleen Corradi Brannigan, a practising printmaker and artist.

>> click here for our schedule of classes and prices

Contact Colleen at: colleenco@gmail.com
Tel ++39 320 0156911