The Art of Etching and Chine Collé

The Art of Etching and Chine Collé
with Liz Bannish

2 days: Saturday & Sunday
September 19th & 20th, from 10 AM - 4 PM
6 participants maximum
Cost: $300

Discover the beauty and versatility of etching combined with chine collé in this immersive two-day printmaking workshop led by visiting Master Printer Liz Bannish. Chine collé is a centuries-old technique traditionally used with intaglio printmaking, allowing artists to bond a thin sheet of paper onto a heavier backing sheet while the printing—adding rich color and texture to prints.

This workshop is suitable for beginners with some printmaking experience as well as more advanced artists looking to expand their practice. Artists will learn the technical steps involved with hard ground copper etching, how to edit and refine their plates using the direct methods of drypoint, and the recommendations on how to pull a perfect print. Participants will leave with a deeper understanding of intaglio, the best practices of chine collé, and a small editionshowcasing this elegant and expressive combination of techniques.

Liz Bannish is an artist and printmaker that’s always resided in New England, and is currently the Master Printer for Chase’s Garage in York Beach. Liz started SCUBA diving at 12 and had lifelong plans to become a marine biologist, so naturally earned her BFA in printmaking. The sea and its cool little critters still remain a fixation, in Liz’s artwork and otherwise. Diving for the Maritime aquarium to maintain the habitat for their five sand tiger sharks is one of the greatest satisfactions of her life.

Back on land in the print shop, Liz gets to collaborate with artists on print projects in mediums of etching, lithography, monotype, and more. She teaches workshops both at Chase’s and abroad on topics of printmaking, as well as on printmaker’s health & safety in regards to hazard identification, proper lab protection, and prudent practices. Closing this educational gap for printmakers is a large aspect of her collaborations and workshops. See Liz's work and upcoming classes at www.lizbart.com.

Free parking is provided.
Class is located at:
Shepherd & Maudsleigh Studio
27 Dunstan Street, West Newton, MA
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