Live Printmaking Demo: Carborundum Aquatint

Presented by: Anthony Kirk 

Date: Sunday, March 22, 2026

Time: 1:00 - 4:00 PM

Five Points Arts Center

Materials Fee: $10

(Registration deadline: March 21)

Description:

Join Master Printmaker, Anthony Kirk, for a three-hour, hands-on demonstration of Carborundum Aquatint, a unique printmaking process. Carborundum Aquatint is a painterly intaglio process whereby the various strengths of a brushmark are determined by the use of fine or coarse carborundum grit mixed in suspension with acrylic matte or gloss medium. After a demonstration of the process, you'll be guided through the creation of your own prints. Gain a firsthand introduction to this form of printmaking, which you can explore in depth during a following workshop on Carborundum Aquatint with Anthony Kirk (offered on Tuesdays, April 7, 14, 21 & 28). Click here to learn more and register for the workshop.

To participate:

• Please bring a color study on paper to work from, measuring 5 x 7 inches.

• A $10 materials fee (payable to the presenter) covers the cost of materials they will provide.

• All other materials and paper will be provided by Five Points Arts.

• Additional paper may be purchased from the presentor (at $1.50 per sheet), if desired.

*Please note: Signing up for the event is free, the materials fee is to be paid on the date of the demonstration. Spaces are limited, so early registration is encouraged.

Presenter's Bio:

Anthony Kirk brings almost fifty years of professional experience to Five Points Arts Center. Born in Scotland, Kirk attended Art School in England before moving to NYC in 1974. In 1988, Kenneth Tyler invited him to head up the etching department at Tyler Graphics Ltd. where he etched and proofed plates for Helen Frankenthaler, Frank Stella, John Walker, Donald Sultan and Joan Mitchell. In 2000, Kirk established his own printmaking studio in North Salem, NY.

Presenter's website: https://www.anthonykirkeditions.com