Inspired by Goya.

Year 9 pupils from Chorton High School South spent the day at the Whitworth looking at the etchings and aquatints of Goya. They were amazed by the creativity and imagination in the work, and based their sketches on his work. Their drawings were used to produce drypoint engravings, which were inked and printed by the creative pupils, using a portable printing press and water based inks.

Alan Birch working with the Whitworth

Printmaking workshop based on the work of Goya at the Whitworth with Alan Birch.

Alan Birch working with the Whitworth

Printmaking workshop based on the work of Goya at the Whitworth with Alan Birch.

Alan Birch working with the Whitworth

Drawing based on the work of Goya at the Whitworth with Alan Birch.

Alan Birch working with the Whitworth

Drawing based on the work of Goya at the Whitworth with Alan Birch.

Alan Birch working with the Whitworth

Printmaking workshop based on the work of Goya at the Whitworth with Alan Birch.

Alan Birch working with the Whitworth

Printmaking workshop based on the work of Goya at the Whitworth with Alan Birch.

Alan Birch working with the Whitworth

Printmaking workshop based on the work of Goya at the Whitworth with Alan Birch.

Alan Birch working with the Whitworth

Printmaking workshop based on the work of Goya at the Whitworth with Alan Birch.