The chalcography course will take place in the artisan laboratory, equipped with ancient original tools, led by master Filippo Becattini and will introduce you to the engraving printing system on copper and zinc plates.
Program
- Introduction: history and technical description
- Choice of drawing
- Tracing on tissue paper and transfer onto waxed plate using the ceramolle technique (also known as soft-ground etching)
- Chiaroscuro effects for depth using the acquaforte (etching) technique
- Printing of 5 copies of the student’s work on damp pape
The course includes material used, 5 copies of own work and Italian taxes.
| Students | Price of course | Price per person |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | € 470,00 | € 470,00 |
| 2 | € 820,00 | € 410,00 |
| 3 | € 1.050,00 | € 390,00 |
| 4 | € 1.160,00 | € 290,00 |
| 5 | € 1.200,00 | € 240,00 |
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Duration
1 week
Start date
At any time
Hours
10 hours per week to be agreed upon
Monday to Friday
2-3 hours per day
Number of participants
Minimum 1 to a max of 5 participants