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Intro to Copper Plate Etching: Intensive

Copper plate etching is an art medium that has been around since the 16th century, and techniques and materials have been developed by various artists up to the present day. This 3-session introductory course will introduce students to basic copper etching (intaglio) technique (line etching, aquatint, and more), terminology, supplies, and history of the medium. Students will learn to use tools and equipment safely and efficiently. Each participant will produce works of art and create an edition of prints. No prior experience necessary – all levels welcome!

General Tuition: $520
Pay-It-Forward Tuition: $545
Reduced Tuition (Limited): $470

Accessibility Notice –
This class takes place in the Heinz Printmaking Studio which is located on the third floor and requires participants to climb two flights of stairs. This class may require materials or processes that are hazardous for animals. Please email classes@kala.org prior to enrolling so we can assess if we are able to accommodate you and your service animal safely and efficiently.

  • Tuition: $520
  • Location: Heinz Printmaking Studio
  • Instructor: Kazuko Watanabe
  • 3 Classes
  • Sunday, February 8, 2026 — February 22, 2026
  • 10:00AM — 4:00PM
  • TBD Materials Fee - Payable to the instructor on the first day

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About the Instructor:

Kazuko Watanabe has worked in print media for over twenty years. She has researched and developed three-dimensional prints, print sculpture, the use of intaglio in artist’s books and the combination of traditional print media with computer techniques. In 1999, she received the Library Fellows Award from the National Museum of Women in the Arts in Washington, D.C. In 2001, her work was selected for the “Print National” exhibition at the Brooklyn Museum of Art, New York.