Explore the magic of Copper Plate Etching with Angus Fisher

Explore the joy of copper etching- work with line, tone and more complex mark making and effects.(beginner and experienced) over 2 saturdays
About this Event

Thank you for enrolling in ‘Copper Plate Etching’ with Angus Fisher at The Makers Studio Central Coast Inc.

This course follows the very popular and highly acclaimed courses run by Angus previously at TMS.

The course is suitable for both beginners or people wishing to continue learning about copper and working with Angus to further develop their skills with this magical matrix.

The course will be over 2 consecutive Saturdays - on 18 and 25 July from 10am - 4 pm daily

Angus will be teaching this workshop to students exploring the exciting and alluring medium of copper plate etching. You will gain an increasing understanding of copper plate etching learning to work with line, tone, aquatints and more complex mark making and effects. The course will address:

· understanding copper and its preparation for imagery

· working with line using hard ground & how to transfer imagery

· using Ferric Chloride to etch

· an introduction & application of:

o aquatint

o burnishing

Access to Sugar lift, white ground.

you will see the many possible effects using copper plate and produce prints based on you own imagery.

BIBLIOGRAPHY

Angus Fisher’s art practice investigates nature and humankind’s relationship with the natural world. For Fisher, the idea of nature is a not a static term, but an evolving concept. Through the detailed study of history and natural subject matter, his work grapples with the idea of how nature exists, and has existed, in human imagination. Fisher does not only investigate ecology through his subjects, but the evolving attitudes and changing philosophical interpretations of the wider natural world. Primarily working with etching and drawing, he utilises traditional working techniques, methodologies and aesthetics to place his work in direct connection to historical contexts and traditions.

Since graduating from the National Art School (BFA) with distinction in 2010, Fisher quickly found gallery representation with Robin Gibson gallery (2011-2012) and then later Australian Galleries (2012), a relationship that continues currently. Fisher exhibits regularly with Australian Galleries in Sydney and Melbourne as well as other establishments both in Australia and overseas. As well as exhibiting, Fisher has worked as an archaeological illustrator in Greece and has spent considerable time working alongside indigenous artists in remote areas of Australia's Northern Territory. Fisher also works teaching in the printmaking department at the National Art School and on a casual basis at institutions throughout Sydney.

Fisher’s work can be found in the collection of The National Gallery of Australia, The Art Gallery of NSW, The New South Wales State Library, The National Art School, Australian Galleries in Sydney and Melbourne as well as private collectors

What will be supplied:

· A5 copper plate (an additional plate will be available for purchase)

· 2 sheet of Hahnemuhle 300gsm printing paper (additional paper is available for purchase)

· Various printmaking materials (e.g. inks, tarlatan, grounds, ferric chloride)

· Coffee & tea facilities are available

What you need bring:

· Your own imagery

·.Your art journal

. Your lunch for both days

· Please wear closed in shoes

We look forward to seeing you at The Makers Studio.

See website for cancellation policy