Studio Two Three has graciously accepted VCU’s donation of a rosin box (now turned rosin-bot), which will expand our etching capabilities to include some really neat processes–those technically-savvy etchers know what I’m talking about, I won’t bore everyone else with details here! But we will have workshops where everyone can learn how to use this guy to make some incredible images, so check back

We’re still trying to name him/her, please leave suggestions as comments!

This weekend was very exciting for Studio Two Three! Dan Welden, 12 students, & a foot of snow later, we are very tired & knowledgeable! In conjunction with Artspace, we hosted the demo on Friday night and then a workshop on Saturday and Sunday. Check out our flickr page to see more pictures.

We now have equipment for solarplate printing (as long as the sun is out!) if anyone is interested

THIS FRIDAY, JANUARY 29th, 7-9 PM  $10

AT STUDIO TWO THREE IN PLANT ZERO, O E. 4TH ST. RVA 23224

Artspace is hosting a demo of solarplate printmaking at Studio Two Three. Dan Welden, the creator of this process, will be instructing himself! For more information on this non-toxic process, visit solarplate.com. To see more of Dan’s work, visit his personal website, danwelden.com

Inversion

Sarah and Ashley are teaching Studio Two Three’s first workshop, Beginning Etching! Last class topics included plate preparation, drypoint, and printing techniques. Check out our students working hard…

Check back for information on future workshops!

Studio Two Three is offering a course in basic etching in conjunction with the Visual Arts Center of Richmond. Class is on Mondays from 6:30-9pm at Studio Two Three, January 11- February 15. To register visit visarts.org or call Visarts at 353-0094. Email studiotwothree@gmail.com with questions!

Here’s the description:

Watch your drawings come alive as never before in the art of copper etching! This method of printmaking gives your work a physical presence unlike any other medium—think of the sensual yet powerful imagery of Rembrandt and Dürer’s beautiful etchings. Now, you too can implement this amazing medium at Studio Two Three, Richmond’s only print shop fully equipped to teach copper etching with ferric chloride, a non-toxic metal corrosive. This course will give you a comprehensive survey of techniques used with ferric chloride and their distinctive visual qualities as well as the process of inking and printing copper plates. You will learn how to control the depth, width, and texture of the marks in your drawing, giving your work a unique character with more line variation than you ever thought possible. The print shop is a place of communal creative exchange, so bring a friend – or two!