Multi-Plate Etching
Thursday, October 22, 2026 – Thursday, November 19, 2026 · 6:00 PM EDT
Pyramid Atlantic Art Center, 4318 Gallatin St, Hyattsville, MD, 20781, United States · Hyattsville, MD
About this event
A 5-Week Workshop!—Curious about printing in color? Multiple plate printing is an amazing way to explore advanced color and layering techniques in intaglio. This 5-day workshop will cover planning, etching, and perfecting registration techniques to print a 2-plate image. We will also discuss some basic color theory concepts, as well as how to select and mix your ink colors. Students will each come away with a small edition of colorful prints, as well as a versatile knowledge base in multi-plate printing that can be expanded and built upon in the future. The techniques we will cover can be applied to an image with as many as 4 layered plates. Level: Intermediate/Advanced – Students must have previously taken either Introduction to Etching (6 hrs) or Etching Club, or have equivalent experience and are familiar with etching basics like plate prep, line etching, and aquatint. Registration closes October 15, 2026. Material fees are included with your registration to cover the supplies provided in class. Students will need to gather/purchase additional materials for class (see the materials list below). This list will also be provided with the registration confirmation email. Sample image by Nicole Parker WORKSHOP SUPPLIES: Registration includes a $45 materials fee to cover the materials supplied in class, including two copper plates, Tarlatan, etching ink, and newsprint. Students should bring the following additional items: Two sheets of 22”x30″ white or cream Rives BFK Paper Any preferred personal etching tools (etching needle, scraper, burnisher, beveler, etc.)—we will have a few classroom tools available Sharpie (one fine and one regular tip) Two sketches or ideas for your prints, approximately 4”x6” (optional) Personal apron, or wear clothes that can get a bit messy (we’ll have extra aprons on hand) (optional) Notebook or sketchbook if you would like to take notes MEET YOUR INSTRUCTOR: Nicole Parker is a fine artist specializing in representational oil painting and intaglio printmaking. She received her BFA and Certificate from the Pennsylvania Academy of the fine arts in 2018. She is greatly enriched and inspired by sensory sources like music, film, storytelling and food. She joined Pyramid as a keyholder resident and was thrilled to stay on as an associate! Her work can be viewed at nicole-parker-art.com.
Event details
- Date and time
- Thursday, October 22, 2026 – Thursday, November 19, 2026 · 6:00 PM EDT
- Venue
- Pyramid Atlantic Art Center, 4318 Gallatin St, Hyattsville, MD, 20781, United States · Hyattsville, MD
- Category
- Food & drink
- Cost
- Cost not stated
- Age guidance
- Age guidance not specified
- Format
- In person
- Last verified
- October 2, 2026
Accessibility
Wheelchair: Not stated
Assistive Listening: Not stated
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