Calgary Arts Development’s classified listing is a free service for Calgary’s arts community. All content for the classifieds is user-submitted. Calgary Arts Development makes no endorsement to any agency, organization, corporation or individual who submits listings. We trust our readers to use their own judgement when responding to ads. Calgary Arts Development believes that artists should be paid for their work. For job postings and open calls, please share salary ranges or payment. Please note that ads for jobs outside of Calgary and area may not be posted. Archived January 19, 2021 Etching With Zinc and Copper Sulphate Date: Tuesday, February 16, 2021 Time: 6:30 – 8:30pm Location: Zoom Cost: $35 for members, $38 for CJSW Friends, $45 for non-members What You’ll Learn Zinc is a cheaper alternative to copper for etching plates. In this demonstration you will learn how you can create an etched plate ready for printing with safe materials that you can buy in the hardware store or supermarket! Using copper sulfate, salt, Johnson’s Clear Finish liquid wax, washing soda, and duct tape, you can etch a zinc plate (aluminium or steel works too) in a plastic tub. This is very safe and there is great benefit to be able to do this all at home, before you head out to the studio to use the press to print. Eveline will demonstrate all the steps in the process and etch a plate (and print it). Full information on where to source the materials will be given. Prepare for some great results and having fun just messing around and discover how materials respond. For more information and to register, visit albertaprintmakers.com.
