Etching is a special printmaking technique, and in his time, Rembrandt was more famous for his etchings than for his paintings.

In this workshop, just like Rembrandt, you will create your own etching using the dry point technique. You will scratch a drawing into a plastic plate with an etching needle, then rub ink into the grooves and print the plate onto a sheet of paper using a real printing press. With just a few tips, you will be amazed at the beautiful and surprising print you can make!

You will go home with your own handmade print.

At Museum Rembrandthuis, you’ll get closer to the artist Rembrandt van Rijn. In the intimate setting of his former home on the Jodenbreestraat in Amsterdam, you’ll get to know the man behind the art and discover his incredible craftsmanship. The museum aims to inspire your own creativity and craft through Rembrandt’s view on art, offering demonstrations of his paint- and etching techniques. The Rembrandt House Museum holds 250 of the over 300 etchings he created.

The museum educators have many years of experience leading etching workshops at the Rembrandt House Museum. They know everything about Rembrandt and his prints, and they know just how to bring out the artist in everyone!

Practical Information

• The workshop is conducted in Dutch
• Price includes all materials and VAT