ETCHING
AD’A and Florence is home to many artists known for making prints. Our course offers an exciting introduction to one of the oldest printmaking techniques: Etching.
In this class the student will learn the methodical process of creating prints like the old printing masters by preparing a zinc or copper plate, using acids to etch the drawing and then produce an edition of prints using inks and papers. This course will offer an introduction to the use of the various tools, the use of an etching press, mix inks, the aquatint technique and the history of printmaking.