Beginner's Drypoint Etching Workshop

Come and learn a new skill, meet like-minded people, and take away a beautiful print for your home.



2.5 hours Location Biddenham Class size 4 to 8 guests   £28

Join us for a fun, creative evening with our drypoint etching workshop. Each workshop teaches a new technique in a fun, inclusive, relaxed, and warm environment aimed at all artistic abilities.
This 2.5-hour workshop will involve informed teaching of the drypoint etching process. We will teach you an adapted version of traditional etching, done on copper or zinc plates, that allows the process to be more accessible. Throughout the experience, you will learn how you can also reuse materials you have at home to create beautiful artworks.
Part one of the workshop will teach you to prepare your design by practicing line drawing and mark-making skills. You will be given the choice to do this freehand, or you can build on a printed image that we provide. We offer a selection of different nature inspired images to choose from! You are also welcome to bring your own image to add a personal touch (no bigger than A6 size).
For the remainder of the workshop, we will demonstrate how to etch this into an A6 plastic plate. We will then show you how to ink it up and print through a press.
At the end of the workshop, you will have a handmade print to take home!
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Please note:
  • This workshop is for over 18s only.
  • Refreshments included (subject to location)
What you'll get
A completed artwork and a new set of skills that can be practiced at home! You will also get refreshments to enjoy during your creative session.
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Knowledge required
No previous skills are required. Just a creative attitude and an enthusiasm to learn!
Suitable for

This class is great for a birthday or hen do.

This experience would also be a unique gift for her, gift for mum or Xmas gift.

Location

Biddenham

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Your teacher can also travel within 20 miles of Biddenham, to a venue of your choice for a private class.

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  • 5/5 from Mellina Ferro Costa, attended May 2026: I absolutely loved this class! Georgia is fantastic and I left the workshop with three beautiful prints. This was the first time I tried drypoint etching and I had a lot of fun. Great group as well!
  • 5/5 from Nikki, attended Mar 2025: We absolutely loved our evening with Georgia who was a fantastic teacher for our first time trying out dry point etching. There was a lovely and welcoming atmosphere and we will definitely be back to try one of her other classes in the future!
  • 5/5 from Debra Drinan, attended Mar 2025: Excellent!!! Great evening, Georgia was so lovely. Made it easy for us all to trace, etch and print some really impressive images! I’m going to frame mine. Definitely go to Georgia’s classes again! Free parking. Includes a drink. Went home with three prints.
  • 5/5 from Sue Butterfield, attended Mar 2025: Georgia was absolutely brilliant at teaching! She was patient and explained every step allowing everyone to express themselves in the art. Would thoroughly recommend.
  • 5/5 from Shân Edwards, attended Oct 2024: Good value for money. Very helpful and encouraging teacher. All materials and equipment provided. Lovely atmosphere created by tutor. Learnt a lot about the process and the teacher made helpful suggestions after each print was made about how to improve/change the resulting image.
  • 5/5 from Jessica, attended Aug 2024: The class was absolutely fantastic and excellent value for money. Everything from the teaching to the tools provided and the pack we got to take home was so well thought out and considered. We had a really lovely and relaxed session. I learnt loads about etching and I would definitely book on again.
  • 5/5 from Max, attended May 2024: Absolutely great; was so much fun, learnt many new skills, and such a friendly welcoming session. The attention to detail of setting it all up and everything prepared so well. Loved the session and I’m ecstatic with my prints and etch, thank you so much Georgina! I’ll definitely be back for more! Highly recommend it
  • 5/5 from Bethany Goodlad, attended Mar 2024: Lovely class and great to try something new. The lady leading the class was friendly and encouraging. All the materials were provided and she was great at explaining alternatives you could try and home so you could try yourself without buying too much equipment. In terms of venue I did not know that this cafe existed but I will be back.
  • 5/5 from Vicky Sargent, attended Mar 2024: A great lovely workshop in a great relaxed location. I was fun seeing the outcomes of the etching.
  • 5/5 from Luisa, attended Mar 2024: Myself and partner had a wonderful time at our first dry point etching workshop! We went in blind having never done this before and had a brilliant time learning what dry point etching is, the techniques used to create a piece, and what types of tools we’d need for it. Our teacher Georgia was fantastic, talking us through and demonstrating each step, and giving advice where needed on how to improve and make the most of each etching. All the materials were provided, and she even recommended items we could use at home if we wanted to keep creating outside of the class! We loved how engrossed we both became in the activity, along with the satisfaction we got from seeing our pieces come out of the press, along with everyone else’s excellent art! It was a wonderfully wholesome and encouraging environment, and we both loved the vibes of the cafe it took place in. 10/10 would go again and 100% recommend
  • 5/5 from Julia Armstrong, attended Mar 2024: Really enjoyed the class, great teacher, lovely venue, nice and relaxed. I'd never heard of dry point etching, so it was lovely to learn something new. Good value for money. I'll be looking out for more classes from Patience Studio.
  • 5/5 from Lesley Waller, attended Mar 2024: Super venue with a lovely friendly teacher. She explained and demonstrated clearly. Very happy with my dry point etching. Materials and aprons all provided as well as hints on how to do more at home.
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Patience Studio
Patience Studio

5.0 (28)
female Women-owned

Welcome to Patience Studio, where creativity knows no bounds! As a passionate printmaker, workshop lead Georgia Watkins, has crafted a unique space dedicated to fostering creativity for individuals of all skill levels.
At the heart of our business is a commitment to making art accessible to everyone. We believe that the joy of creation should be experienced by all, and our mission is to provide a welcoming environment where beginners can embark on their artistic journey.
Our diverse range of creative workshops is thoughtfully designed to cater to various abilities, ensuring that there's something for everyone. Whether you're a novice eager to explore the basics of printmaking or an experienced artist seeking to refine your skills, our workshops offer a space for inspiration and growth.

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