Tamarind Institute introduces nine specialized lithography workshops in 2026-27, from one-week intensives to four-week immersions covering stone and aluminum plate techniques, collaboration, teaching strategies, and more.
Beginning in Summer 2026, Tamarind Institute will offer an expanded program of immersive one-week workshops in lithography in addition to the four-week workshop offered every July. In response to a demand for concentrated training for various levels and interests, Tamarind presents a series of basic to advanced workshops geared toward beginning students, practicing artists, educators, curators, and experienced printmakers who want to hone their skills.
These small classes are limited to eight to ten participants and are led by Tamarind master printer Brandon Gunn, providing individualized attention and daily printing demonstrations.
2026 Workshops
Applications due January 15, 2026
Four-Week Aluminum Plate Lithography Workshop
July 6-31, 2026
An in-depth four-week workshop dedicated to the theory and chemistry of lithography and the improvement of technical skills. Workshop includes numerous print demonstrations and covers drawing materials, image-making techniques, etching, proofing, editioning, and color printing related to aluminum plate lithography. Suitable for all skill levels.
One-Week Lithography for Artists Workshop
September 14-18, 2026
Designed for the artist/printer who wants to improve their technical skills while still retaining creativity in the process, this workshop focuses on mark-making, additions, deletions, and effective proofing methods. Suitable for all levels.
One-Week Teaching Strategies Workshop
October 5-9, 2026
Geared toward educators who are seeking methods to effectively teach lithography, this workshop provides daily technical lectures and demonstrations, teaching methodologies, best practices, discussions, and educational resources. Suitable for all skill levels.
One-Week Stone Lithography Workshop
November 2-6, 2026
An introduction to the chemistry, materials, processing, and printing from a traditional stone matrix. Suitable for all skill levels.
One-Week Art of Collaboration Workshop
November 16-20, 2026
This workshop explores the role of the printer, proofing, project management, and effective strategies for successful professional collaborative printmaking. For mid-level to advanced lithographers.
2027 Workshops
Applications due August 15, 2026
One-Week Curators Workshop
January 11-15, 2027
Designed to familiarize professional print curators with the medium of stone lithography as practiced at Tamarind. Provides print demonstrations; hands-on time drawing, processing, and printing one-run lithographs; and additional time with the gallery staff to explore print documentation and the Tamarind Archive of prints and historical materials.
One-Week Tusche Wash on Stone Workshop
February 1-5, 2027
A workshop dedicated to the water-based drawing material tusche, including techniques for mixing, handling, etching, and printing to achieve desired effects. For mid-level to advanced lithographers.
One-Week Photoplate Workshop
March 1-5, 2027
A workshop dedicated to the use of photoplate lithography, covering techniques for handling, drawing, processing, exposing, and printing from a pre-coated aluminum photographic plate. Suitable for all skill levels.
One-Week Aluminum Plate Lithography Workshop
May 3-7, 2027
An introduction to plate lithography, including chemistry, materials, processing, and printing from a ball grained aluminum matrix. Suitable for all skill levels.
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