Carborundum – Masterclass with Sheena Vallely
1 day course
24 April 2024
10am to 4pm
£125 including 2x A4 plates
Sheena Vallely has a Masters in printmaking from Camberwell College of Arts and has received awards in printmaking including Intaglio Printmaker and The Birgit Scïold Prize. Sheena exhibits internationally and her work is in private and public collections including Tate Library.
This is a practical introduction to intaglio printmaking using carborundum. It is an acid-free process where different grades of carborundum grit as well as chalk are individually mixed with acrylic emulsion and applied with a paintbrush, dragged with a rag, flicked, or pushed around on an acetate plate to make an image. When dry, the plate is inked and printed similarly to an etching plate.
Course structure
• Demonstration of the technique with examples of plates and prints.
• Explanation of how to make the mediums and their application.
• Planning an image and alternative approaches.
• Create two A4 plates to work with
• Learn how to soak paper, ink up and wipe down the plate.
• Printing the plate using the etching press.
• Continue to experiment with each plate trying out different colours and time permitting, masking out with paper stencils.
Pre-course information
Notes will be forwarded to participants prior to course. Bring an open mind, and objects or drawings for initial ideas plus an old toothbrush or two.
Experience level
Suitable for beginners and those wishing to expand their printmaking skills.
Maximum 8 places
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For all courses except CPSC Certificate course
Full payment of the course fee is required when booking a place. A reserved place is not secure until full payment has been received.
If for any reason you are unable to attend, we will refund monies paid minus a £20 admin fee, as long as you cancel your place more than 1 month before the course start date.
There is an option to book your place for £100 deposit. If you choose this option your place is secured. The balance of term 1 will be due 20 working days before the start of the course. If you cancel more than 20 working days before the course start date, we will refund monies paid minus a £20 admin fee. If your place is not cancelled during this timescale, and the balance is not paid then the deposit is non refundable. All other Terms & Conditions remain the same. Curwen Print Study Centre reserves the right to cancel courses – a full refund will be made in these circumstances.
For CPSC Certificate course
Payment for Term 1 is required when booking a place. A reserved place is not secure until this payment has been received. Payments for Terms 2 & 3 will be due at the end of the previous term. Payments for Terms 2 & 3 will be due before the first day of each term.
If for any reason prior to the commencement of the course you are unable to attend, we will refund monies paid minus a £20.00 admin fee, as long as you cancel your place more than 1 month before the course start date. Once you start the course on Term 1 you have committed to all 3 terms. Course transfers are at the discretion of Curwen Print Study Centre.
There is an option to book your place for £100 deposit. If you choose this option your place is secured. The balance of term 1 will be due 20 working days before the start of the course. If you cancel more than 20 working days before the course start date, we will refund monies paid minus a £20 admin fee. If your place is not cancelled during this timescale, and the balance is not paid then the deposit is non refundable. All other Terms & Conditions remain the same.
Curwen Print Study Centre reserves the right to cancel courses – a full refund will be made in these circumstances.
