Date: February 11-12, 2023 (Spring, 2 day)
Medium: Printmaking
Instructor: Billy Simms (email)
Skill Level: All

Spend a weekend in the Miami print shop. Drypoint is a printmaking process in which a design is drawn on a plate with a sharp, pointed needle-like instrument.

Supply List

Supplies are subject to change. A final list will be emailed to each participant before the first day of class.

Estimated cost for items to purchase and bring: $25-35

Materials

• Copper: https://www.dickblick.com/items/copper-etching-plate-18-gauge-4-x-6/
• Etching Needle: https://www.dickblick.com/items/copper-etching-plate-18-gauge-4-x-6/
• Paper: https://www.dickblick.com/items/strathmore-400-series-printmaking-paper-8 -x-10-20-sheets/ 

Studio Fee

All workshops have a studio fee. Fees are collected at the end of the workshop and payable by check or credit card. MU no longer accepts cash.

Estimated studio fee for this workshop: $TBD*

*The final cost may vary depending on the actual cost of materials at the time of the workshop. It is possible for fees to be less or greater than the range indicated depending upon individual student usage.

Studio supply fees are an estimate and can be subject to change due to supply chain issues or transportation cost.

About the Instructor

Billy Simms is an artist, educator, and curator. He has a degree in printmaking from Miami University and has shown his work in regional and national exhibition. He lives in Hamilton, OH with his wife and three cats.