To offer a new way of exploring the research that happens at the MRC Toxicology Unit, we are teaming up with the Curwen Print Study Centre to stage one day workshops to bring together toxicology research and printmaking. Members of the public will meet with Unit scientists to delve into a subject and then work with Curwen printmaking tutors and each other to learn a new printmaking technique to create their own response to the science.

In 2024 we will be working together to stage a series of five public workshops at the MRC Toxicology Unit. Each session will explore a different area of scientific research and use a different printing technique. The first workshop will be hosted by PhD student David O'Loughlin from the MacFarlane group. His research explores the potential health effects of non-exhaust (brake and tyre) wear particles.

Attendees will learn and explore drypoint etching; an intaglio form of printmaking. A drypoint needle scratches an image into a plate and ink is pushed into the grooves created. Drypoint relies not only on the groove provided by the needle but on the burr that is created when scratching the surface, giving the line a fluctuating, velvety character. On this course, attendees will interpret images from David’s research using drypoint images.

THIS WORKSHOP IS FULLY BOOKED!

You can join the waiting list via the booking link.

We will be sharing more details about the following workshops soon. Keep a look out on our Events pages for further details and our social media.