Relief Etching

Relief etching is a versatile process allowing you to reinterpret existing etching plates or create new ones and printing your metal plates on a relief press!

price £160 / £140*
date 12 Jan, 2027 - 02 Feb, 2027
times
duration 4 Tuesday Evenings

Relief etching is a versatile process allowing you to reinterpret existing etching plates or create new ones and printing your metal plates on a relief press! 

Over this 4-week course you will be shown how to etch zinc and aluminium with copper sulphate, familiarising yourself with the different textures and properties they offer. Jacob will guide you in using sugar lift and a range of resists to produce expressive plates that can then be inked up in relief. The course will also cover counter proofing as a method for creating a secondary plate that can be used for multi-colour prints. 

This course is aimed at printmakers with some experience of etching who wish to reinterpret their work but is suitable for beginners.

Course tutor

Jacob Longcake

how to join

In order to book please enquire about availablility for the desired course. Please send an email or give a ring stating the required course and date.

0161 743 3111
info@hotbedpress.org

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faq's

We are happy to answer any questions on the phone but here are some commonly asked questions and answers below.

Do I need to be experienced to come on a course?

No experience necessary! Some courses are specifically designed for beginners; such as Introduction to Screenprint, Print or Letterpress, Painterly Screen-printing or The Art of Etching. Other courses such as Mokuhanga, Screen-printing with Natural Dyes or Photopolymer Printing are more tailored to those with some previous experience. However, if in doubt phone us to discuss.

How do I book a place on a course?

The best way to book a place is to phone us on 0161 743 3111. Our courses book up so quickly that we can be answering the phone all day whilst e-mails may take more time to get through every enquiry and still need us to phone or e-mail you back. We are a friendly bunch and can answer any of your questions when you ring to book.

Do you take a deposit to reserve a place?

No sorry, we are a small team and don't have capacity to have multiple systems in place. We only confirm bookings on full receipt of payment

What materials do I need to bring?

Nothing! We provide all materials for courses. All we need you to bring is some inspiration and clothes you don't mind getting ink on. You will receive an introduction letter letting you know what to prepare, such as drawings, photos, photocopies, collected images, and what size you can expect to work to.

Is food provided?

If you are on a day or weekend course please bring your own food. In our small kitchen we have tea, coffee, milk, and sugar and an urn as well as a microwave. The Co-op and Sainsburys are both nearby and we have the luxury of a couple of cafes nearby now with fancy coffee.

Are you accessible?

We recognise that our current building has some limitations in terms of accessibility. We are actively working to secure funding to make improvements and adapt our facilities so that we can better meet the needs of all our members. In the meantime, we welcome open conversations about individual requirements and will do everything we can to provide support and reasonable adjustments. We want everyone to feel included and supported when visiting Hot Bed Press so if you have a disability, need or concern, physical or not, please don’t hesitate to reach out so we can support you to access our print studio.

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