Saturday Etching (Drop-in) | Week 2

Untutored drop-in session for alumni and experienced printmaking students (upon recommendation of a tutor).

Printmaking and Etching

Saturday Etching (Drop-in) | Week 2 Image

Course details

Dates

27 September 2025

Times

11:00 – 16:00

Duration

1 sessions

Fees

£30 Concessions available

Location

Shoreditch studios

Tutors

Rossen Daskalov

Overview

Alumni or experienced printmakers who have done courses with us before, can book for £30 per session (further concessions available, see below).

Bookings for drop-ins will open on the Monday, the week of the session. If you wish to attend Saturday Etching for half day please pay by card in the print room on the day. Morning drop-in is from 11am - 2pm and Afternoon drop-in is from 1-4pm. Spaces are offered first come, first serve.

Please note: Our Print Room has limited access and etching involves using hazardous chemicals. The print room environment is not suitable for everyone. Etching classes are unsuitable for pregnant or breastfeeding women, those sensitive to chemicals or with breathing difficulties.

Who is it for

Suitable as a drop-in for alumni and experienced printmaking students who have done a printmaking course with us before, or upon recommendation of a tutor.

What’s provided

For printmaking courses, a fully equipped intaglio print room is provided for students to work with etching, collograph and monoprint. Plates and paper can be bought at just over the cost-price in the print room (card payments only).

What to bring

Suitable as a drop-in for alumni and experienced printmaking students who have done a printmaking course with us before, or upon recommendation of a tutor.

Concessions

We offer a range of discounts. To apply, email admin@royaldrawingschool.org with the required proof. Please wait for confirmation before booking.

Available discounts

NHS Staff: 20%
Send a photo of your NHS staff badge.
Full-time Fine Art BA Students: 75%
Students on design or applied arts degrees may also be eligible. Send your student ID and proof of enrolment.
Primary and Secondary Art Teachers: 50%
Send a letter from your headteacher or head of art department.
Jobseekers: 50%
Send a recent DWP or JobCentre Plus letter confirming you receive Jobseeker’s Allowance. Appointment booklets are not accepted.
Disability Benefit Recipients: 50%
Send proof that you currently receive this allowance.
Tower Hamlets and Hackney Residents: 25% (Shoreditch courses only)
Send a copy of your most recent council tax bill.
Tower Hamlets and Hackney Businesses: 25% (Shoreditch courses only)
Send a staff ID, business card or a letter from your line manager.
Over 60s: 10%
Send a photo ID as proof of age.
Alumni: Postgraduate Programme or Foundation Year: 50% off short courses
Online Drawing Development Year: 50% off online short courses

Before you apply

Documents must be dated within the last 6 months (or 12 months for council tax)
Your name must be clearly visible
Accepted file formats: PDF, JPG, DOC or DOCX

All our courses are subsidised.

Tutors

Rossen Daskalov

Tutor, Drawing Year Alumni, 2004