Spend six inspiring days in the Umbrian countryside learning traditional copper-plate etching in a beautiful historic villa set in 4+acres of gardens and olive groves. This beginner-friendly retreat blends daily printmaking sessions with cultural excursions to hill towns, private olive oil and wine tasting, and chef-prepared meals made from local produce. Learn line, tonal and mark marking techniques in a relaxed, supportive studio environment. Stay in elegant ensuite rooms, enjoy the gardens and pool, and take home a small edition of prints you’ll be proud of. Perfect for artists, beginners, travellers, and anyone seeking a creative escape in Italy. All materials included. Limited enrollment.
 
Location: Panicale, Italy
Instructor: Megan Hunter
Cost: €2000- €2900
Sponsor: Ink & Paper Italy-Umbrian Printmaking Retreats
Website, email, +33 3339401890

In this 4-day immersive online training you will learn how to become an in-demand artist whose work gets recommended, represented, and sold. If you've always wondered how to approach galleries, designers, and consultants with your art, this training will teach you exactly how. Learn: - WHAT to share - HOW to share - & WHO to share it with - In a way that feels powerful, authentic and fun. Replays will be available if you can't make it live. Your ticket includes access to ALL 4 sessions: Day 1 - Identity: Artist + Business Owner. Day 2 - Portfolio That Shines. Day 3 - Statement that Sells. Day 4 - Reaching the Right People.
 
Location: Web-delivered (Online)
Instructor: Lauryn Hill
Cost: $15
Sponsor: Curated Splash
Website, email, 310-756-4210

Letterpress, also known as moveable type, is the process of printing with moveable components of either wood or lead type. Today, letterpress printing has become fashionable, used to print wedding invitations, business cards, and anything with that traditional vintage look. In this six-week course, students will learn the process of setting both wood and lead type and printing on a Vandercook letterpress. Instruction will also explore letterpress as a wonderful tool for printing images in edition through the creation of pressure prints. Printing of relief blocks, registration, layout, paper size, and color will also be discussed. This class is open to beginners and advanced artists. Tuition includes a $20 lab fee.
 
Location: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Instructor: Rosae Reeder
Cost: $315
Sponsor: Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts
Website, email, 215-972-7632

The versatile nature of screenprinting lends itself to printing on paper, fabric and other surfaces. For the beginner, this course will cover all aspects of the process including screen preparation, image development, and printing techniques. Printmakers with experience may propose independent projects. Note: Tuition includes $30 lab fee.
 
Location: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Instructor: Tony Rosati
Cost: $480
Sponsor: Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts
Website, email, 215-972-7632

This workshop will introduce students to monotype printmaking methods that do not require a press or fully equipped shop. The tools needed for these hand-printed monotype techniques are easily transportable for use outside for plein air work, or at home on a desk or kitchen table. Students who love painting will enjoy learning these quick and easy monotype techniques. Techniques covered will include oil-based monotype, dark field monotype, water-based monotype and Gauguin monotype. Upon completion, students should feel confident enough to perform these monotype techniques on their own.
 
Location: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Instructor: Shushana Rucker
Cost: $115
Sponsor: Cerulean Arts Gallery and Studio
Website, email, 267-514-8647

Experience masterful instruction in PAFA’s spacious print facilities as you explore an array of basic intaglio and monotype printing techniques including monoprint, drypoint, etching, aquatint, collograph and polymer plate methods. Image embellishments will include embossing, chine collé, collage, paper plates and mixed media techniques. All levels welcome; experienced students may continue independent work. Note: Tuition includes $20 lab fee.
 
Location: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Instructor: Tony Rosati
Cost: $315
Sponsor: Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts
Website, email, 215-972-7632

The Light of the Netherlands – Zwolle & Overijssel Art Retreat July 2026 | All-Inclusive Discover the magic of Dutch light that has inspired painters for centuries. This retreat takes place in Zwolle and the surrounding province of Overijssel, where wide skies and flat landscapes offer endless inspiration. The program includes plein air painting, sketching, monotype, and printmaking workshops, as well as unique local experiences not found on a typical tourist path. Since Tali lives here, she will personally introduce you to artists, private gardens, studios, and hidden places in the “arty” scene. This all-inclusive retreat features delicious meals, exclusive day trips, and abundant artmaking. Join us in the Netherlands for an unforgettable artistic adventure.
 
Location: Zwolle, The Netherlands
Instructor: Tali Farchi and local artists
Cost: €3000-€3200
Sponsor: ArtisTTable - Tali Farchi
Website, email, +31 6 24903316

Printing from a drawing carved into wood block is the oldest and most straightforward form of printmaking. Artists of all levels enjoy its potential for intricate detail and graphic impact. Learn the basics of relief printmaking, including carving techniques, care of tools, types of wood and paper, registration, and how to use mark-making to translate ideas into dynamic black and white images. Instruction will cover printing by hand and on an etching press, using oil-based inks. This workshop is most suitable for folks that have some experience with printmaking, but all levels are welcome. Tuition includes a $20 lab fee.
 
Location: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Instructor: Rebecca Gilbert
Cost: $315
Sponsor: Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts
Website, email, 215-972-7632

This course will introduce students to the fundamentals of relief printmaking without a press. Students will learn linocut and woodcut carving and hand printing techniques. The tools and techniques covered are accessible and can be continued at home with minimal equipment. Upon completion, students should feel confident creating and printing their own relief designs independently.
 
Location: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Instructor: Shushana Rucker
Cost: $150
Sponsor: Cerulean Arts Gallery and Studio
Website, email, 267-514-8647

Monotypes are an expressive and accessible entry into printmaking: draw or paint an image on a Plexiglas plate or other surface and then print it on paper or fabric to create a one-of-a-kind artwork. Instruction will cover both hand-printing and press techniques, as well as water- and oil-based colors. Tuition includes a $30 lab fee.
 
Location: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Instructor: Tony Rosati
Cost: $480
Sponsor: Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts
Website, email, 215-972-7632

Join lino cut artist Emily Robertson for a week of playful experimentation. Throughout the week you will explore and experiment with lino cut printmaking. Drawing inspiration from the luxuriant, natural environment of Clos Mirabel and its surroundings, Emily will guide you in the creation of your own lino cut prints. You will be encouraged to play with mark making and sketching, exploring your own style of drawing which you can then use to create your lino prints. Emily will demonstrate the full lino printmaking process; from drawing designs and carving to colour mixing and printing by hand. Throughout the week you will be encouraged to have fun and experiment. This course is suitable for any level of experience.
 
Location: Pau, France
Instructor: Emily Robertson
Cost: 1895€ to 2995€ for accommodation + 500 Euros tuition fee
Sponsor: Atelier Clos Mirabel
Website, email, +33.6.79.59.04.91

Join printmaking and drawing specialist Sam Marshall as she returns to South West France for a week of experimentation with linocut and drypoint, creating beautiful artworks inspired by your surroundings. The emphasis is on exploration, play, and developing your own visual language. We begin with simple, accessible sketchbook exercises, helping you loosen up, observe more closely, and enjoy the process of drawing without pressure. As the week unfolds, these drawings become the foundation for your prints, moving through experimental drypoint into more considered linocut work. You’ll be introduced to a range of materials and approaches, with plenty of time to experiment, make mistakes, and discover what excites you. With individual guidance, you can work at your own pace.
 
Location: Pau, France
Instructor: Sam Marshall
Cost: 1895€ to 2995€ for accommodation + 500€ tuition fee
Sponsor: Atelier Clos Mirabel
Website, email, +33.6.79.59.04.91