Intaglio I (in person)

There is a wealth of intriguing intaglio techniques for experimentation: aquatint provides tones that vary from light to deep, soft to granular, chine colle (collage) allows for color and the etched line to merge in delightful ways and viscosity (mulit-color) printing for an outstanding color effect. Take home a portfolio of hand pulled prints and the skills to express oneself fluently in this beautiful and exciting medium. Class activities include demos, discussion, and supervised work time. This class is geared for beginning printmakers, with added interest and information for experienced printmakers.The lessons and demos build on one another and students are strongly encouraged to attend all of the class sessions to get the most from the experience. / Materials fee of $87 and facilities fee of $182 included in course tuition. Please review the Printshop Facility Fees Supply List for more information.

Open to students ages 18 and above. Review complete policies, including class cancellation policies, before completing your registration.

Class meeting details

This class has limited access to the Printshop. The class meets on Wednesdays from 6:30–9:30 p.m. and students have open studio work time Saturdays from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and Sunday from 12:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. for the duration of the class. Students do not have access to the Printshop outside of these hours. To participate in open studio, students must attend a class meeting first.

Required materials

Supplies for first class

• pen or pencil
• notebook or sketchbook

Additional supplies need throughout the course

• copper plates
• printmaking paper
• brushes
• gloves
• transfer paper

The material fee for this class covers the basic supplies to get started, including 4 x 6” copper plate and paper. Additional supplies will be discussed at the first class meeting.

Students should expect to spend approximately $50–$175 on supplies in addition to tuition. The amount will depend on the scope of the students' projects and what supplies the students currently have.

Class resources
This class uses the Printshop. Please see the link for more information.

What to wear

Clothes appropriate for messy creativity. An apron may be useful. Closed-toe shoes are required. Long hair should be tied back.

Class savings

Register on or before August 19 and save $25.
Register for more than one class at a time and receive $25 off each additional class (same-day registrations only).
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Questions

Contact MCAD Continuing Education at continuing_education@mcad.edu or call 612.874.3765.