Learn how to create a drypoint print on plexiglass in this 3.5 hour workshop. Artist Willow Wells will guide you through each step of the process from transferring the image onto the plexiglass to using etching needles to engrave the surface to create lines and tones to form burrs that hold the ink and produce rich, textured prints. Discover the proper techniques for soaking and drying paper, inking your plate, and wiping to highlight the whites and bring out the depth of your image. Add a unique touch of color by using different colored inks to bring vibrancy to your final prints.
Leave the workshop with a small edition of drypoint prints.
Contact Studio Coordinator, Anne Aganon at [email protected] for scholarship information.
This Workshop takes place from12:30–4pm.
Age & Ability: 12+, All levels, Beginners Welcome
About the Instructor
Willow Wells was born in New England, where she draws inspiration from the haunting beauty of old cemeteries and folklore. These influences have shaped her artistic voice, leading her to explore symbolism in her work. She earned her Bachelor of Fine Arts from Lyme Academy College of Fine Arts, studying the human figure and traditional techniques. During her Master of Fine Arts at the University of South Florida, she explored body horror concepts to examine metamorphosis, blending figures with botanical elements. Later, at the University of San Francisco, while working with Graphicstudio, she learned reduction printmaking, bringing fresh color into her work. Using painting, drawing, printmaking, and animation her work transcends verbal expression and explores the metamorphic journey inviting viewers to engage with and reflect upon the nuanced complexities of the human experience.
