Intaglio for beginners Oct. 2, 2010.

Etching is the process of using strong acid or mordant to cut into the unprotected parts of a metal surface to create a design in intaglio in the metal (the original process—in modern manufacturing other chemicals may be used on other types of material). As an intaglio method of printmaking it is, along with engraving, the most important technique for old master prints, and remains widely used today.


In this class students will learn how to create their own images on a metal plate and print them on paper. This class teaches basic intaglio processes for beginners.

Bring a 8X6 inch drawing ready to transfer to the plate (zinc or cooper).
Fee: $145. All Materials included except for Plates and Paper . *No Experience Necessary*
Saturdays: 10:00 PM-12:30PM. Oct. 2 – Oct. 30 (five weeks)
* Plates and paper are not included.
*Free open Studio on tuesday 7:00PM – 9:00PM
Instructor: Beverly Keys and Carlos Barberena
expressionsgraphics.org@gmail.com
or call Beverly (708) 712-8856 or Carlos (206)462-9344

Private Lessons for Printmaking

Please leave your name and number and we will contact you to set a date(s).

Additional materials maybe required by the student. Also ask about semi-private lessons!
Fee: $30 Instructors: Carlos Barberena, Bev Keys, Janet Schill, Steve Fisher ,

Registration and Requirements:

A payment of 1/2 down on a class will insure a space in a class. All classes have a 3 student minimum and a 8 student maximum. All supplies are included unless otherwise noted. Most workshops can be done anytime.

We offer free open studio time to members and students to make up missed classes or to give our students extra time to work on their prints. To schedule an Open Studio session, call Expressions Graphics studio monitor Janet Schill at (708) 386-3552. For more class and workshop information please see our website at: www.expressionsgraphics.org

Expressions Graphics
29 West Harrison St. Oak Park, IL 60304
(708) 386-3552