A print works studio space with table chairs in the centre.
Credit: Stirchley Printworks

Drypoint Etching workshop with Stirchley Printworks

Birmingham Museum and Art Gallery Limited Availability

About Drypoint Etching workshop with Stirchley Printworks

Step into the world of Rembrandt and explore the art of dry point in this hands-on workshop hosted by the expert team from Stirchley Printworks.
 
Workshop: Drypoint Printmaking with Chine Collé
 
In this hands-on workshop, you'll:
• Learn how to plan your print and transfer your drawing onto an etching plate
• Use professional drypoint tools and scribes to carve your design into acetate
• Explore inking techniques to create varied effects
• Use a traditional flatbed etching press to bring your designs to life
• Experiment with Chine collé—a technique that layers delicate tissue papers onto your plate to add colour and texture
 
This workshop is suitable for all skill levels. If you love drawing, sketching, and expressive mark-making, you’ll feel right at home.
 
Admission to the Rembrandt exhibition is included in this workshop, allowing you to immerse yourself in the inspiring prints on display while learning the techniques Rembrandt used to create these works.

 

Image gallery

  • A print works studio space with table chairs in the centre.
  • The entrance to the exhibition with large wallpaper display of Rembrandt and exhibition title.
  • 'Birmingham Rembrandts' section of the exhibition with five artworks on the display.
  • Three artworks on display.
  • A wide shot of a gallery room with artworks on display.
  • Light and dark section of a gallery display with three artworks.
  • Close up of a display case with two etching plates inside.
  • An wide shot of an exhibition display featuring multiple sections of walls with artworks.

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