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INTAGALIO WORKSHOP
Workshop leader: Bob Dahm
Maximum number of participants: 10
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Introduction
  Participants will investigate the process of image reproduction using intaglio printing methods, including etching, aquatint, and methods of inscribing onto metal printing plates. Workshops will cover etching techniques, inking and printing, single color and multiple color printing, and methods for printing in registration. Traditional and modern techniques will be covered.
Workshop participants will learn traditional intaglio techniques; more advanced students will be encouraged to experiment and explore the creative potential of the medium. Participants are encouraged to come to the first session with a good idea of the type of imagery they wish to explore during the workshops. It is recommended that participants bring examples of imagery they have used previously in other media. Studio health and safety and the appropriate handling and presentation of work will also be covered.

Schedule

Session
Date
1
Saturday 24 January 2009
2
Saturday 7 February 2009
3
Saturday 14 February 2009
4
Saturday 21 February 2009

Fees

Tashkeel Members
Non members
Full Course
1300 AED
1700 AED
* Full course fee must be paid on registration

Materials:
The following basic materials will be provided:
  Zinc printing plates, Etching and aquatint supplies and etching bath (ferric chloride), Ink brayers (rollers), Large glass surface for inking Inks, plate oil for oil based inks Ink mixing knives; large palette knives, High pressure etching press, Quantity newsprint or proofing paper.
  Participants should supply unsized or lightly sized rag paper, e.g. Arches, Rives BFK, Rice paper, Mulberry paper for final prints. Watercolor or aquarelle papers (highly sized) and plate finish (smooth) papers will not give good results. Limited quantities of these papers may be purchased from Tashkeel. Participants are strongly advised to bring their own apron and rubber gloves.

Registration
  Contact Tashkeel Administration on tashkeel.studio@gmail.com or call Tashkeel on 04-3363313 to register for the workshop.
*To secure a seat in the workshop full payment must be made to Tashkeel Administration.