Workshop

The Painterly Print – Direct Transfer Intaglio

February 11-12, 2026, from 10AM – 4PM

2-day workshop, Wednesday-Thursday

Class size 4-8, All Levels

$350 Members, $400 Non-members

*includes paper & $50 materials fee

Workshop Description: Discover The Painterly Print, a groundbreaking intaglio technique developed by Bradley that brings a fresh, expressive approach to printmaking. This innovative process allows artists to paint directly onto a textured surface and effortlessly transfer their work to a printmaking plate using polymer plastics. The result is a richly detailed print with dynamic tones, textures, and line work—achieved with surprising speed and simplicity. Ideal for both seasoned printmakers and those new to the medium, this workshop opens the door to creative freedom through an accessible and efficient process.

Direct Transfer Intaglio is an innovative technique developed by Bradley. Benefits include:

• Being able to capture all the subtle tones and textures of painted brush marks within the tradition of etching.
  
• The resulting print is not reversed!
  
• Fast process: the intaglio plate for editioning within one hour.

Bradley gave an artist talk and demonstration of this technique at the Center for Contemporary Printmaking in July 2025. Watch the recording on YouTube.

Participants will have the opportunity to purchase a take-home kit from Bradley at the end of the workshop so they can continue working with Direct Transfer Intaglio on their own.

Workshop Location: Downstairs Studio

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Questions? Please email our Education Manager at etella@contemprints.org

Dale Bradley is an artist, printmaker, inventor, and educator. He is known for his success in commercial illustration and his expertise in designing and fabricating large-scale flatbed printmaking presses. Dale’s creative research centers on reimagining and advancing the intaglio process for contemporary artists. Bradley has taught printmaking workshops internationally at institutions including Williams College, MASS MoCA, Rutgers University, and Leeds University. He has collaborated with prominent artists such as Xu Bing, Marshall Arisman, and Alan Cober to help realize their large scale printmaking projects. Dale is represented by Aperto Fine Art Gallery in Maine and has exhibited internationally in both solo and juried shows. His work is included in both private and permanent collections including, Leigh Yawkey Woodson Art Museum, Cleveland Museum of Natural History, Sotheby’s London.
See more of Dale Bradley’s work on Instagram @bradleyprintmaking

Image Credit: Dale Bradley, Sentinel (detail).