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Etching - Evening Course


6 Consecutive Wednesday Evenings

From Wed 3 September, taking place over a series of 6 consecutive Wednesday evenings, this course provides the perfect introduction to etching, exploring innovative techniques that encourage spontaneous and diverse methods of mark-making.

The first class of each course will take place on the following dates:

16 April 2025

3 September 2025

Work directly onto metal plates, developing images through various hand applied techniques. Using new safer acid resists makes etching a much healthier process, using neither dangerous acids nor solvents.

Find out more about etching on our YouTube channel here. Book over a month in advance to receive 15% off the course price with our Early Bird tickets! This course also entitles you to a FREE 3-month Associate Membership to use the studio and consolidate your skills.

Course Times 6pm - 9pm

Tutor Robert Powell

Suitability This workshop is open to both experienced practitioners and beginners

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    • £242.00
    • 3 September 2025
    • 18:00
    • subvenue Print Studio
    • Adult 16+
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    EH3 9FP

    0131 557 2479 info@edinburghprintmakers.co.uk

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