Maya Schueller Elmes Introductory Intaglio | Wednesdays in May

Join Maya Schueller-Elmes in the pursuit of the harmonious relationship between copper, acid, and pressure! This workshop covers the basics of intaglio, from drypoint to etching. 

Intaglio is a family of printmaking techniques in which an image is incised into a plate, the incised areas of the plate hold ink during the printing process. A traditional etching press is used to apply enough pressure onto the plate to transfer the ink onto cotton rag paper. 

Using copper and plexi glass plates, participants will learn plate preparation, explore techniques for image making (acid and acid free), and create original prints with a press.

Maya Schueller-Elmes

She/Her They/Them

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 universities, art schools and print studios in Vancouver and the lower mainland, and is currently a technician at Emily Carr University of Art and Design. Maya's work has been exhibited in the UK, USA, Canada, India and Japan, with works held in both private and public collections.

https://mayaelmes.com/