Introduction to Drypoint & Chine Collé with Raphaella Pester

Uncover the rich, tactile beauty of drypoint printmaking in this fun and hands-on workshop — perfect for beginners or anyone looking to expand their creative printmaking skills.

Drypoint is an expressive intaglio technique that produces wonderfully velvety lines, deep textures, and striking, atmospheric effects. In this friendly, supportive session, you will:

• Create your own drypoint plate— drawing directly onto acetate using a drypoint needle.
• Learn how to ink your plate and apply colour using the painterly à la poupée method.
• Add delicate layers of colour and texture with chine collé.
• Print your artwork on an etching pressfor professional-quality results.

Throughout the day, you’ll be inspired by examples of classic and contemporary drypoint prints, helping you develop your ideas and experiment with bold designs, fine lines, or richly layered textures—whatever excites you most!

By the end of the workshop, you will take home a series of unique prints and the skills and confidence to continue exploring drypoint on your own.

We’ll provide all materials (A6 and A5 acetate plates), but feel free to bring along sketches, photos, or ideas to work from.

Spaces are limited — book your place today and experience the joy of drypoint!

Beginners & refresher course 
Members: £90
Non-Members: £99
Max. 6 spaces

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Tickets for all Print Workshop Courses can be cancelled up to one month beforehand. Refunds will be given after this date only if the place is re-sold.

Cover image artwork by Print Workshop Member © Gillian Chaplin

About Raphaella

Raphaella Pester’s practice is based on themes of memory, preservation, and nature. She investigates these themes through a geometric language of abstraction, often using painting, printmaking and craft-based processes. Her current work references the coastal landscape, primarily using hand gathered pigments to help form an understanding of our relationship to the natural world.

Raphaella completed a BA at Norwich University of the Arts in 2016 and an MFA at The Slade School of Fine Art in 2023. She has a background in teaching and the traditional crafts industry. Now a practicing artist, she attends Gainsborough’s House print studio to support her artistic outcomes. Her work has been exhibited across the UK and is held in a number of private collections.