Intro to Drypoint Intaglio Printing with Brian Holden [CANCELLED]

Sunday, December 13, 2026

1:00 – 4:00 pm

Members: $85 | Non-Members: $95 

Discover the art of printmaking in this hands-on drypoint workshop. Using coated paper based plates or clear plastic plates, participants will create original artworks by incising lines and textures into the surface with an etching needle. Guided through the process of inking, wiping, and printing, you will transform your design into a unique print using a tabletop etching press. Suitable for beginners, this workshop offers an engaging introduction to a versatile printmaking technique that combines drawing, craftsmanship, and experimentation.

Artist Bio:

Brian Holden is a Thunder Bay-based visual artist whose practice spans drawing, painting, design, and printmaking. Since the late 1970s, he has explored the themes of nature, landscape, and biodiversity through a variety of mediums, with printmaking remaining a central focus of his work for more than four decades. Working across serigraphy, intaglio, and relief processes, he has built an extensive body of work, including the solo exhibition Wilderness at the Thunder Bay Art Gallery in 2012. From 2005 to 2018, he worked extensively as an art educator, delivering Ontario Arts Council and Trillium Foundation-funded programs in schools, community arts hubs, and workshops for learners of all ages across Northwestern Ontario. Today, he continues to share his knowledge and passion for printmaking through engaging, accessible workshops that encourage creative exploration.