An evening introductory intaglio engraving workshop, led by the artist Valérie Salerno, takes place on 18 October in Montpellier, in the Occitania region of southern France. It is held at Ateliers Tropisme, a studio-workshop where the session is run.
What the session involves
The workshop is an introduction to intaglio printmaking, a family of techniques in which the image is cut or etched into a surface and then inked and pressed onto paper. Across the evening, participants follow the full engraving process, from creating a motif through to printing it. No prior experience is presented as a requirement, since the session is designed as a first encounter with the technique.
Who it suits
- Adults curious about printmaking who want to try it hands-on
- Children aged 8 and up, who can take part alongside adults
- Visitors to Montpellier looking for an evening activity rather than a museum visit
Visiting Montpellier
Montpellier is a university city and the capital of the Hérault department, known for its lively centre and its position close to the Mediterranean coast. Because the workshop is an evening session, it can be combined with a day spent exploring the city, and it offers a more creative way to spend time there. For details of the venue and the artist's studio, the Ateliers Tropisme page on Valérie Salerno's website, at valeriesalerno.com, is the place to check.