Discover a new repertoire of painterly mark making for lino prints. Caustic Etching pushes the traditional boundaries of the medium allowing a painterly aesthetic to support the graphic qualities typical of a linocut.

Explore the technique of Caustic Etching on traditional linoleum with Tabitha Fedden. Tabitha has used this technique extensively within her own artistic practice. On this two day course you will be introduced to the subtleties, nuances and variables of caustic etching on lino. Biting into blocks of traditional linoleum with caustic soda paste opens up and degrades the smooth surface of the lino, creating a rough uneven and bitty surface. Combine this with a variety of resists and the results create a wealth of interesting, unpredictable textures with wide tonal ranges to print from.

Ideal for those with some experience of working with lino, looking to develop their vocabulary of mark making.

Basic materials, tools, ink and paper will be provided. Additional materials may be available to buy from the tutor or the art shop next door. We limit our course numbers to 6 - in order for you to get the most from our tutors and the facilities.

** Please wear old clothes and bring an apron.**

Terms and Conditions:
Bookings are only confirmed on receipt of the full cost of the course. If full payment is not made, you will not be allowed to start the course. We reserve the right to cancel the course at a weeks notice if there are less than 4 participants booked.

Please note

We will not be liable for any childcare, travel or accommodation fees lost due to cancellation by us.

Cancellation Policy:
The sum of £50, will be lost If you cancel at short notice (less than 2 weeks before the course start). If your place cannot be filled, no monies will be returned. Please note that it is necessary for tutors to be passed your e-mail address for the purpose of running the workshop, please see our privacy policy. For further information please email us on info@gpchq.co.uk

COVID-19 Precautions

Students may be asked to wear masks and gloves.
Presses and shared equipment are wiped after each session with antibacterial cleaner.
Extractor fans will be switched on during courses downstairs.
Students on courses run in the downstairs studio will have access to both the upstairs and downstairs toilets.
Students will need to bring refreshments with them.

Etched Lino with Tabitha Fedden