Workshops

Beginning in Summer 2026, in addition to the popular four-week intensive, Tamarind will offer an expanded program of immersive, one-week workshops in lithography.

In response to a demand for more concentrated training for various levels and interests, Tamarind has developed a series of workshops offering basic to advanced training, geared for beginning students, practicing artists, educators, curators, and experienced printmakers who want to hone their skills. Small classes limited to 8-10 participants, led by Tamarind Master Printer Brandon Gunn, will provide individualized attention and daily printing demonstrations.

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.

Workshop application deadline: January 15, 2026
Workshop fee for four-week workshop: $2,000 plus materials
Application form is available here.

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 form is available here.

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 form is available here.

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 form is available here.

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 form is available here.

Workshop application deadline for all 2026 workshops: January 15, 2026
Workshop fee for one-week workshops: $500 plus materials
Application forms for each workshop available at bottom of description.

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.
Application form is available here.

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.
Application form is available here.

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.
Application form is available here.

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.
Application form is available here.

Workshop application deadline for 2027 workshops: August 15, 2026
Workshop fee for one-week workshops: $500 plus materials
Application form available at the bottom of each class description.