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Relief Etching with Textures on Aluminium
with Carol Nunan

Utilising aluminium’s own unique properties this course steals mark making ideas from monotype, using resists such as candle wax, lipstick, permanent markers and more to create painterly images rich in texture and tone.

Etching - Line and Tone on Copper
with Rebecca Vincent and Carol Nunan

The finest, incisive lines are possible with copper using the hard resist method. Add a range of tones from gossamer grey to velvet black using aquatint then print onto fine quality paper for a truly sophisticated result. Suitable as an introduction or a continuation of your learning.

See more etchings made by students on our courses in the Etching Gallery

REBECCA VINCENT (BFA (hons) MFA) trained at the Ruskin School of Art, Oxford University then at Newcastle University, specialising in printmaking. She continues to make original prints, exhibiting and selling in various galleries in the region. She has taught printmaking on adult education courses for 13 years. She also leads schools and community workshops and has been a visiting lecturer for fine art degree courses.

CAROL NUNAN (HNDip Visual Communications (hons.) trained as a graphic designer at The National College of Art & Design (NCAD), Dublin, Ireland. A monotype course with Rebecca became the catalyst for a new career as a fine artist printmaker. Carol has led many printmaking workshops for children and adults. She also exhibits and sells her work through a number of galleries in the North East.

Take advangtage of our discounted price by booking early or by booking two places (for you and a friend on the same course or on two different Horsley Printmakers courses). Explore Learning subscribers get an additional discount - please let us know when reserving a place. Deposits of £50 accepted. Balance due 3 weeks before course starts

To reserve a place email: info@horsleyprintmakers.co.uk
Or phone: 07989 955108 or 07717 256169 between 9:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. weekdays

And then print off the booking form and post with your cheque to:
Horsley Printmakers, The Hearth, Main Road, Horsley, Northumberland, NE15 0NT

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Etching by James Clarke

Etching by Rebecca Vincent

Etching by Janet Dickson

Etching By Simon Court