Tamarind Institute 2026-2027 Workshops
Beginning in Summer 2026, Tamarind Institute offers 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.
Please email tamarindeducation@unm.edu with any questions.
2027 Workshops
One-week Curators Workshop – January 11-15
Designed to familiarize professional print curators with the medium of stone lithography as practiced at Tamarind. Program 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 historic materials.
Download the Curators Workshop application (PDF).
One-week Tusche Wash on Stone Workshop – February 1-5
A workshop dedicated to the water-based drawing material of tusche, including techniques for mixing, handling, etching, and printing to achieve desired effects.
For mid-level to advanced lithographers.
Download the Tusche Wash on Stone Workshop application (PDF).
One-week Photoplate Workshop – March 1-5
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.
Download the Photoplate Workshop application (PDF).
One-week Aluminum Plate Lithography Workshop – May 3-7
An introduction to plate lithography, including chemistry, materials, processing and printing from a ball grained aluminum matrix.
Suitable for all skill levels.
Download the Aluminum Plate Lithography Workshop application (PDF).
Workshop application deadline for 2027 workshops: August 15, 2026
Workshop fee for one-week workshops: $500 plus materials
Application forms are linked within each workshop description above.
The application form for the 2027 four-week Summer Workshop in Stone Lithography will be available sometime in the fall of 2026. If you plan to apply for the Printer Training Program (PTP) 2027–2028, please visit the Printer Training Program page.
2026 Workshops
Four-week Aluminum Plate Lithography Workshop – July 6-31
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.
Application is closed.
One-week Lithography for Artists Workshop – September 14-18
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.
Application is closed.
One-week Teaching Strategies Workshop – October 5-9
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.
Application is closed.
One-week Stone Lithography Workshop – November 2-6
An introduction to the chemistry, materials, processing, and printing from a traditional stone matrix.
Suitable for all skill levels.
Application is closed.
One-week Art of Collaboration Workshop – November 16-20
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.
Application is closed.