Circling The Square Fine Art Press
PRINT STUDIO and GALLERY
275 Water St. Gardiner, Maine 04345
Spring - Ground-Breaking!
Acrylic resist Etching Workshop
March 21 & 22, 2026. 10am-4pm
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Description:
This workshop is designed to explore creative options for several etching techniques including: baking soda aquatint & line bite with Baldwin Black etching ground, toner wash, Litho crayon resist, and marker resist drawing.
Two copper plates (using both sides) will accommodate various techniques. The copper plates will be etched in Ferric Chloride acid to create the lines, pits, and grooves that will hold ink below the surface. The inked plate surface is wiped clean, and the image is printed on damp paper when run through the press. Printing variations of your image will be encouraged.
Workshop Fee:
Workshop Fee is $180. Class limit 10. Payment for the workshop and supplies is due the1st day of the workshop.
Supply Fee: $20. For use of studio acid, Baldwin BIG Grounds, etching tools, inks, tarlatan, & paste. Available for purchase at the workshop are: 16 gauge polished copper plates, 4”x6”@ $9.10 each, and 4”x5” @ $7.85 ea. Rives BFK print paper @$6.80 per sheet 250 gsm
FMI contact:
karenadrienne7@gmail.com
Artists may supply their own copper plates and paper (Rives BFK, Arches, Hahnemuhle, and lightweight colored Asian papers such as mulberry and Hosho, etc.). You can also bring: scissors, x-acto knife, small brushes, apron, protective gloves, and ideas/works in progress.
Instructors:
Maura Thomas & Karen Adrienne
Circling the Square Fine Art Press is a small, local business in Historic Downtown Gardiner. We host and sell art created by Maine Artists. You can see artists printing on site, and the fine artworks they create in the gallery that is part of the studio.
Circling the Square Fine Art Press
Circling the Square Fine Art Press
is over 1,700 square feet and includes exhibition
space for rotating exhibitions of artists’
work. The studio is equipped with flat
files, drying racks, work & light tables, a
five foot stainless steel sink with power
sprayer, book presses, viscosity rollers,
brayers, paper cutter, and a handicap
access bathroom.
• One of the most important benefits of the press
membership is being part of a vibrant
community of printmakers who share
excitement, creative problem solving, and
technical support for print based arts.
• The Artistic Director is especially helpful in
problem-solving and enjoys working with
and supporting those members who want to
develop a particular print project.
• Members can participate in exhibitions at
Circling the Square Fine Art Press Gallery
and group shows at other venues.
• Members get discounted fees for
workshops offered at the press.
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Chris Olson. Barred Owl. Linocut 2025.
Creature Feature. Members Exhibition
Creatures large and small, feathered and furry, are now on exhibit in the Circling the Square Fine Art Press Gallery. Open 10 - 4 Fri. & Sat.
Artists:
Rachael Murphy
Judith Long
Pam Hetherly
Caroline Loose
Karen Adrienne
Susan Dean Smith
Dianna McFarland
Robin Brooks
Rebecca Goodale
David Morgan