Etching or intaglio is a fine art printmaking technique that uses etched copper to transfer inked imagery onto paper. This form of printmedia has been used for centuries by artists to create precise, lyrical and expressive graphic images, and is favored by professional studios and print publishers for its archival qualities. A wide range of line quality in addition to a rich range of values can be achieved through etching. This course will include demonstrations and hands-on work. Various methods of translating imagery onto the plate (hard and soft grounds, aquatint, drypoint, mezzotint) will be covered, as well as the procedures for proofing, correcting, and printing editions. Advanced students will be expected to develop an increasingly complex and ambitious body of work, through their personal vocabulary with the media. This class is a must for any students looking to continue in the professional print field in the Bay Area, through the Hamaguchi x KALA Emerging Artist Residency, and beyond. Spring 26 welcomes Crown Point Press Master Printer Courtney Sennish as new faculty and includes field trips to professional studios. Students are encouraged to explore creative methods that meet individual aesthetic and conceptual needs. Open to students who have completed Etching 1 and want dedicated time and support to focus on their practice at an advanced level.