100 Years of Creativity – Drypoint Etching Workshop

As they get ready to celebrate 100 years since the Bluecoat became an arts centre, be inspired by a century of creativity and create your own unique artwork using Drypoint Etching. In this taster session, you'll be shown how to create a drypoint plate, how to etch your own design into the plastic surface, ink it up and print a small edition of unique artworks on their 90 year old etching press. The Bluecoat became an arts centre in 1927, the first in the UK. Find out more here. Sat 7 Sep, 11am - 12pm & 1pm - 2pm Free, booking required Suitable for young people aged 14-18.