Copperplate Etching Open Studio with Vanessa Lombardo

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About the class

This open studio class encourages students to further develop their etching and intaglio techniques.
Using various processes like soft ground, hard ground, sugar lift, step aquatint, and chine collé, you’ll work towards producing an edition of prints.
Demonstrations tailored to individual interests will be included, along with professional artist editioning techniques.

What to bring

  • A4 or A5 visual diary/notebook
  • 2B or 4B pencil
  •  Eraser
  •  0.4mm black Artline 220 pen
  • 2 x single sheets of paper for editioning purposes (Fabriano Rosapina 50 x 70cm 285gsm recommended)
  •  Full-sized apron

Prerequisites

Copperplate Etching for Beginners.

Building Accessibility

Walyalup Fremantle Arts Centre is a heritage-listed building with access limitations. While there are no lift facilities within the main building, the ceramics studio is wheelchair accessible.

We acknowledge these limitations and are committed to improving accessibility where possible. We continue to explore ways to make our programs more inclusive and encourage you to reach out if you have any questions.

Other Additional Needs

Should you, or the person you are enrolling for, have any other additional requirements, please include these details when booking. Should you wish to chat to one of our friendly team, feel free to contact Reception on 9432 9555 or email [email protected] to discuss any individual needs.

Tutor Vanessa Lombardo

Vanessa Lombardo is a visual artist based in Boorloo Perth. Vanessa uses varied techniques developed over her years of practice including pen and ink, copper etching, screen printing, painting, collage, and digital printing. She has a fascination with the natural world. Through her art making she investigates human interaction, adoration, and decimation of indigenous fauna and flora.

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