Training reserved for auctioneers and accredited by the Auction House Council.
As part of continuing education, and at the end of this training session, attendance certificates are recorded by the CMV after learners have submitted their online declarations.

Immerse yourself in the world of printed arts at Métairie Bruyère and explore every stage of the creative process, from conception to final production. This training showcases the exceptional craftsmanship and collaboration between artists and artisans. Discover how traditional printing techniques, such as engraving and lithography, combine with contemporary practices to create unique works. At the end of the training, participants will be able to

• Understand the relationship between an artistic work and its translation into print
• Explore the artistic professions related to printing, such as engraver and printer, and their role in the creative process
• Identify the characteristics of traditional and modern printing techniques, such as woodcutting or other media, lithography, or typography
• Conduct practical tests by experimenting with various media, inks, and tools to better understand their impact on the aesthetics of the work

After an introduction to the skills and creations of Métairie Bruyère, the training invites an in-depth immersion in the techniques of printed arts. It offers a comprehensive introduction to the processes that transform a work of art into a printed work, combining technical dimensions and an artistic approach.

Participants will learn to recognize and differentiate between the main traditional and contemporary printing techniques, such as wood or metal engraving, lithography, letterpress, and monotype. They will understand the specificities of each process, their constraints, and the aesthetic effects they make possible.

A key focus will be on the dialogue between the artist and the craftspeople, engravers, and printers, whose collaboration is crucial in bringing a printed work to life. Through the study of concrete examples and completed projects, trainees will discover how this interaction shapes the final result.
The training also includes a significant practical component: participants will conduct trials using various media, inks, and tools. These workshops will allow them to become familiar with the fundamental techniques of printmaking and to directly grasp the technical and artistic challenges of these practices.

Finally, a comprehensive course will be offered, accompanying an artistic project from the preparatory sketch to the final print, in order to grasp the entire creative process in the printmaking process.

For auctioneers, this training is a real asset. It provides an in-depth understanding of printing techniques, essential for authenticating, evaluating, and valuing works. By understanding the specificities of the processes and the collaboration between artists and craftspeople, they will be able to better advise their clients and situate pieces in their artistic and historical context, thus enriching their professional expertise.

DAY 1 (1/2 day)

Afternoon / Presentation of the training & Intaglio Workshop

• Etching with Corinne Dutrou and Christian Mameron
• Each of the 12 participants draws with drypoint on a pre-varnished copper plate. The plates are etched with acid, the varnishes are removed, and then the students print a first version using an intaglio press.

DAY 2

Morning / Aquatint & Half-Group Tour

• Six students, along with Christian Mameron, return to their copper plate for the aquatint application to obtain shades of gray. They then apply the acid, and the varnishes are removed.
• At the same time, the other six students take a guided tour of the center with Corinne Dutrou. Historical presentation of the RLD publishing house and the artistic and charitable association "aux 4 vents de l'art" and visit of the RLD engraving, typography, and litho studios.

Afternoon / Aquatint & Half-group tour

• Switching of the morning groups.

DAY 3

Morning / Printing & Half-group presentation of artist's books

• Half a group will be printing aquatints with Christian.
• The other group will be exploring the exhibition rooms and bibliophile books from the extensive collection of art works published for over 50 years by RLD and printed in our workshops with Corinne Dutrou.

Afternoon

• Morning groups will switch places.

• Classroom, multipurpose room
• Individual and collaborative work
• Workshop work at Métairie Bruyère
• Active participation and experimentation of participants is encouraged

• Collective and personalized monitoring of work, regular updates
• Self-assessment of technical skills
• Collective feedback
• Half-day attendance sheet
• Certification of completion issued by Campus MaNa