Hard Ground on Copper Plate Etching course

Hard ground is a traditional etching technique where a hard wax coating is rolled over a copper plate, which you then scratch into using tools which reveal the metal. It is then etched in ferric chloride acid, biting lines into the plate which hold ink. The plate can be repeatedly printed on paper using our Bewick Wilson etching press. You will print a small edition from polished copper plates.

This two evening course is suitable for beginners or can be tailored to experience printmakers wanting to improve their skills. Gain hands on experience creating your own prints with guidance from a highly skilled printmaker.