Adults 18+

Archiving Architecture with Bronwen Sleigh


In this unique 3-day course on 8-10 February with Bronwen Sleigh RSA (elect), a visual artist and printmaker, create printed works in response to the rich local built heritage of Fountainbridge, which was once the city's powerhouse of industry. Working with Sleigh’s methodology and the beautiful process of etching and multi-plate printing you will have the opportunity to investigate our attitudes to space as expressed through architecture and its relationship to the landscape.

This course will include an inspiring walk around the local area to collect resources, an introduction to Sleigh's working methodologies and her technical approach to etching.
During the course participants will work on two etching plates using the techniques of hard ground and aquatint. Participants will produce one image using two plates over the course. The size of the plates will be 152 x 203mm (6 X 8 inches). Participants are encouraged to bring cameras, sketch pads, and other resources that will aid them in acquiring materials for drawing.
On the day, we will provide archival materials, such as catalogues, records and photos of the North British Rubber Company and Scottish & Newcastle Breweries Ltd who used to be located in Fountainbridge, as well of areal shots, old drawings and maps of the Lochrin Basin and Union Canal from the mid 1800s to today.
A 15% Early Bird discount is available for bookings made 1 month prior to the start date!
Find out more about etching on our YouTube channel here. Learn more about Bronwen Sleigh here. This course entitles you to a FREE 3-month Associate Membership to use the studio and consolidate your skills.

This course is part of Castle Mills: Then & Now, a heritage project supported by the National Lottery Heritage Fund, made possible by money raised by National Lottery players.

Course Times 10am-5pm

Tutor Bronwen Sleigh

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    • £290.00
    • 8 February 2025
    • 10:00
    • subvenue Print Studio
    • Adult 16+
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    Edinburgh Printmakers

    Castle Mills, 1 Dundee St, Edinburgh

    EH3 9FP

    0131 557 2479 info@edinburghprintmakers.co.uk

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