Polymer plate photogravure with Ray Bidegain private training
- Description
Join Ray Bidegain for a 1, 2, or 3 -3day workshop in polymer plate photogravure. During this introductory workshop, you will learn how to take your original photographs and print them using etching inks and an etching press. Needed materials will be supplied and students will leave the session with a small edition of photogravure prints from a couple of images.
Topics to be covered:
• Digital positive files-
• Exposing and developing the polymer plates using direct to plate methods
• Inks and materials needed for printmaking
• Inking and wiping the plates
• Paper selection
• Printing the inked plates on a professional etching press.
• Chine collé
FAQ
Do you offer private mentoring at this time
Yes, I am fully vaccinated and accepting students to my studio that are likewise vaccinated
Can we talk about a custom mentorship ?
Yes indeed, I often create workshops that are tailored to the needs and interests of my students, I am able to provide studies in all Alt process photography genres.
Can you mentor me in the making of photographs as well as the processes?
I will look forward to helping you find your way with making photographs of what ever your desire, I can help you do discover that same desire as well.
How about selling work?
Over the years I have explored many venues of commerce for my work and I will gladly share them with you as you decide what is best for your situation.
The Cascabel Press Studio
My darkroom and printmaking studio
for the last 32 years I have worked in the cozy basement of my 110 year old home in Portland Oregon. Your fine prints are made here and are a product of my love of photography and art.
My backyard daylight studio
Where I make pictures
for the last several years I have been making my work in a small daylight studio in my backyard.
