| An Introduction to Cliché Verre (Online)

Explore the alternative process, Cliché Verre, a historical technique that combines elements of photography, printmaking, and drawing.

Note: This Class will meet in a live, online format using the Zoom Platform.
Class meets 2 Thursday evenings 6-8pm ET.

Guided by Marcy Palmer, explore the alternative process, cliché verre, a historical process that combines elements of photography, printmaking, and drawing. Learn the history of this unusual process that uses light (photography) as well as methods of drawing and printmaking to create final works of art.

Demonstrations on how to create your own cliché verre work by using traditional light-sensitive methods as well as digital methods will be taught. Students will utilize these methods to create their own cliché verre works.

This will be a two-hour Zoom class that meets for two weeks with an assignment between the first and second sessions.

Supply list

• Glass (4×6 or 8×10) and/or digital transparency sheets 8.5 x11 – $10 – amazon, Dollar Store (photo frames, use the glass), etc.
• 15-20 sheets of black and white darkroom photo paper, 4×6 or 8×10 (match this size with the glass or transparency) – $20-30 – B&H Photo, etc., or if working digitally, archival inkjet paper 8.5 x11
• A variety of markers, charcoal, and/or ink – $5-10 – Amazon, art supply, office supply, Dollar Store, etc.
• A variety of small paint brushes, foam brushes, toothpicks, chopsticks, etc. for mark-making – art supply, Dollar Store, etc.
• Medium-sized Candle – (any)
• Access to a scanner, inkjet printer, and/or darkroom may be helpful, however, these works can be achieved with a working camera on a smart device.

Ready to take the next step? Already have experience? We also offer an Advanced Techniques in Leafing and Cliche Verre (Online) workshop. 

Examples of Cliché Verre