Maya Schueller Elmes Aquatint workshop

In this class, students will learn how to create prints with beautiful tonal variety using a combination of linework and aquatint. This class will cover some more complex etching techniques using aquatint, and would be a great next step for anyone that has worked with drypoint or etching with hardground. Curious beginners are also welcome.

Students will learn how to prep copper plates, apply hard ground and aquatint, step etch using ferric chloride, use a number of techniques to work into the plate after it has been etched, and print a small edition using an etching press. 

Maya is an interdisciplinary artist from London, UK, whose work explores drawing, printmaking, photography and installation. Maya received her BA(Hons) in Fine Art from Kingston University, London and has completed a number of artist residencies in the UK. Since moving to Canada in 2017, Maya has taught printmaking, bookbinding and visual arts classes at various art schools and print studios in and around Vancouver, and is currently a technician at both Emily Carr University of Art and Design and University of the Fraser Valley. Maya's work has been exhibited in the UK, USA, Canada and Japan, with works held in both private and public collections.