Chemistry Printmaking Workshop: Part of Modern Alchemy
10am-12:30pm, £30
This workshop is suitable for adults and children aged 8+
This workshop will give the whole family an opportunity to learn about the science behind etching metal for printmaking, drawing inspiration from Susan Aldworth's current exhibition Modern Alchemy, and how scientific and creative processes overlap more than you might think.
During this two-and-a-half-hour workshop, you'll be both a scientist and an artist as you learn how to etch an image into a metal plate by utilizing a chemical reaction. The plate will then be printed and taken away with you as a personalized keyring.
Susan Aldworth's exhibition Modern Alchemy is on display at Edinburgh Printmakers from 3 April - 28 June.
Susan Aldworth: Modern Alchemy is part of the Edinburgh Science Festival 2026 and is supported by The University of Edinburgh and ASCUS Art & Science.
