Weekend Intaglio Art Workshop(The Art of Engraved Printmaking)

Weekend Intaglio Art Workshop(The Art of Engraved Printmaking)

In this class, you’ll learn how to create detailed prints by inking recessed lines on a plate and transferring them onto paper.

By Art in Layers

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Sunday, December 1 · 10:30am - 4:30pm GMT

Location

Art in Layers

42 Mount Street Upper Dublin Ireland

Refund Policy

Refunds up to 13 days before event

About this event

Delve into the intricate technique of intaglio, a classic form of printmaking where images are engraved into a surface.

Perfect for those looking to explore precision and depth in their artwork, intaglio offers a hands-on, deeply rewarding artistic experience.


The best part? The skills you gain can be easily applied at home with affordable, accessible tools, allowing you to continue your artistic journey beyond the studio.


Join us and bring your ideas to life through the timeless art of intaglio printing!


What You’ll Learn:

– **Creating Your Own Designs**: You’ll learn how to design and create your own unique plates using acrylic sheets.

– **Exploring Techniques**: Discover the beautiful Chiné Collé and à la poupeé techniques to add vibrant colors to your prints.

– **Comprehensive Skills**: We’ll cover hand printing, the entire printing process, planning and handling paper, color mixing, inking, and print registration.


We love the meditative aspect of making plates and the peaceful atmosphere when printing. Once you master relief and intaglio techniques, you’ll be able to continue your printmaking practice at home with just a small selection of materials. Alina will share great tips to help you keep creating outside the studio!

*our studio offers classes exclusively for adults aged 18 and over

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Frequently asked questions

What is Intaglio?

Intaglio is a printmaking technique where an image is incised into a surface. When paper is pressed onto the plate, the ink transfers, creating a print. This method allows for fine, detailed images and has been widely used in art and currency production.

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Looking to explore your creative side with hand-on art techniques that can be easily used at home?