Introduction to Silverpoint

Online Introduction to Silverpoint
TEENS & ADULTS
MAJA SEREDA

Thursday, 6:30pm - 8pm (Pacific time)

February 17

$25

Online using Zoom.

All levels welcome.

If you are curious about silverpoint but not sure where to begin this is a workshop for you! What is SILVERPOINT? It is an old technique which was used by artists Old Masters such as Albrecht Durer and Leonardo da Vinci. It’s the process of drawing with metal such as silver, copper or gold on a drawing ground (gesso surface). This was commonly used before graphite.

This workshop will show you how to gesso your own paper and how to draw using a silverpoint. You will learn how to make different marks and how to shade while using nature as well as the old masters as our inspiration!

HOW IT WORKS:

Before the workshop begins I will send out an email with an invitation to Zoom, along with a pre-recorded video on how to prime your own paper before class. During our time together I will go over any questions around priming your paper. Then I will show you examples of existing artworks and demo different silver point techniques.

WHAT YOU NEED:

Paper: thick enough to handle the primer - options: Stillman & Birn Zeta sketchbook, Arches or Fabriano hotpress paper or even Bristol vellum paper. A few primed pieces for experimentation and play.

Golden Silverpoint Drawing Ground (acrylic primer)

Flat brush for priming. Wash brush with water thoroughly after priming.

Cretacolor silverpoint stylus black handle.

Tombow Monozero eraser 2.3

Just for fun - if you have different wires or metal clips at home, have those close by, you can play with them as well.

For more information & to register, click here.