Varnish-Mole Engraving

Non-Toxic Engraving Workshop - Module I: Varnish-Mole

3 sessions | 15 hours in total - NEW DATE
March 30th, April 6th and 13th
Saturdays 10h00 - 13h00 / 14h00 - 17h00
Price - 150€ (Material included*)

 

In this workshop you will have the opportunity to explore the soft-varnish technique on two fronts: drawing and texture decals. The line produced using the soft varnish technique has characteristics similar to a graphite or charcoal drawing. Any texture, for example a fingerprint, can be captured onto the plate using this technique.

Promoting a safer and more ecological printmaking practice, the materials and processes used are alternative. Trainees will be introduced to acrylic varnishes, solvents green and the electrolytic corrosion process instead of traditional varnishes and mordants.

 

Program

Day 1 - Theoretical-practical class. Visualization of prints and matrices. Introduction to acrylic varnishes. Introduction to the electrolytic corrosion process. Demonstration. Discussion of project ideas. Preparation of the plates.

Day 2 - Split the group in half to make better use of the workshop and equipment. Production of the matrices: applying varnish, drawing or transferring textures, corrosion.

Day 3 - Day dedicated to completing the matrices and printing.

 

Materials - included (consumables, two plates, proofing paper, 56 x 76cm editing paper)

 

Schedule - Saturdays

Day 1 - 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. and 2 p.m. to 5 p.m.

Day 2 - Group I 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. and Group II 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. ¹

Day 3 - 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. and 2 p.m. to 5 p.m.

       ¹ Group division - morning or afternoon - on April 16th.

 

Minimum number: 12pax

 

Cancellation of Registration
Refunds or cancellations of paid reservations are only permitted if you give us at least 7 days' notice before the start of the workshop.

If you don't speak Portuguese don't worry we will give the workshop in english.

 

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Print - Non-Toxic Printmaking Studio

Estampa - Non-Toxic Printmaking Studio is a project dedicated to printing techniques, with the aim of disseminating and fostering interest in this artistic practice.

Since 2016, we have focused on research and training in non-toxic engraving, seeking to offer alternatives for a safer, more conscious and ecological practice. A new approach for those who have no knowledge in the area as well as for experienced engravers, introducing them to acrylic varnishes, non-toxic solvents and electrolysis corrosion.

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Mónica Araújo

She has a Master's degree in Painting from the Faculty of Fine Arts of the University of Porto, with a curricular internship in the engraving workshops of Árvore - Cooperativa de Atividades Artísticas. At the same faculty, she completed a degree in Fine Arts, Painting. As part of her research into printing techniques, in 2017 she went to the Academy of Fine Arts Łódź, in Poland, to take part in the short course "Graphic Diversity - Lithography, Intaglio And Relief Print", carrying out research into non-toxic lithography.

Founder of the Estampa project (2016), she seeks to create conditions for a safer, more conscious and environmentally friendly printmaking practice. To date, she has developed various training courses in the area, aimed at adults and children.