An introductory intaglio engraving workshop led by the artist Valérie Salerno takes place on 17 October in Montpellier, in the Occitanie region of southern France. It is held at Ateliers Tropisme, a printmaking studio, and runs for a morning.
What the session involves
The workshop is designed as a first step into intaglio, the family of printmaking techniques in which the image is cut or etched into a plate and then printed. Participants follow the full process, from creating the motif to making the print itself. Because it is an introduction, no prior experience in printmaking is needed.
Who it suits
- Adults curious about printmaking who want to try it hands-on
- Children aged 8 and up, who can take part alongside the adults
- Anyone looking for a creative morning in Montpellier with a clear beginning, middle and end
Because the session covers the whole sequence in one morning, it gives a good sense of how an engraved plate becomes a finished print.
Around the workshop
Ateliers Tropisme is in Montpellier, a university city on the Mediterranean coast known for its historic centre and its lively streets. Visitors combining the session with a longer stay can explore the city on foot before or after the morning. The artist's own website, linked from the venue details, offers further information about her engraving studio.