Jason Hicklin – Etching Summer School

About this event

Artist printmaker Jason Hicklin will share his vast experience of working in etching in this 3 day summer school, exploring three different etching techniques. Jason studied at St. Martins College of Art, where he was a student of renowned printmaker Norman Ackroyd. He went on to combine working as Ackroyd’s studio assistant and editioner with producing his own work and teaching printmaking at City and Guilds of London Art School. Jason is currently Head of Printmaking at City and Guilds. He was elected a member of the Royal Society of Painting and Printmakers in 1993 and has had numerous solo and joint exhibitions in the UK and abroad. Course structure Day 1 • Explanation of Etching techniques and viewing examples of Jasons’s prints • Explore the possibilities of the oldest etching technique: Hard Ground Etching • Prepare your plate and continue the process, through to printing from your plate using an etching press Day 2 • Work on Soft Ground Etchings, from preparing your plate through to printing using an etching press Day 3 • Sugarlift & Aquatint • Bring all three processes together to continue to develop your work, creating unique prints Pre course information No pre-course preparation required, but you may like to bring images to inspire your prints Experience level Suitable for beginners and those wishing to refresh their skills. Maximum 8 places