This summer artists from East London Printmakers will be running a wide variety of workshops in Italy.  Situated in a medieval castle near Rimini, Opificio della Rosa is a printmaking studio dedicated to low environmental impact techniques whilst facilitating traditional and innovative printmaking methods.  The techniques being taught include woodcut, photopolymer and photoetching, linocut, collagraph and bookbinding.  For a full list and descriptions visit the Opificio della Rosa website

The workshops took place for the first time last summer and were thought up and organised by Umberto Giovannini.  They were such a success that we are running them again this year and have expanded the number of workshops on offer.

The workshops are suitable for all abilities and equipment and materials will be provided.  Workshops will be taught in English with Italian translators.

Opificio della Rosa is in Montefiore Conca, close to Rimini in the region of Emilia-Romagna.  The area is renowned for its rich history and delicious food and is within easy reach of Florence, Bologna and Venice.  Montefiore itself is a small, friendly town on top of a mountain looking out towards the adriatic coastline.  Rimini airport is 30 minutes away by car.

For workshop prices, visit the website.  There are concessions for those under 26 and there is a 10% discount if you book before 10th May.