Printmaking Retreat with Francesco Geronazzo
7-11 May 2026
This RETREAT aims to explore in depth the combinations of traditional and experimental methods of printmaking. Particularly traditional processes like drypoint, mezzotint and others that, when combined with more readily known methods, will help us to better understand our own practice.
Generating plates of different materials like zinc, polycarbonate, cardboard, tetra pack will be the main focus of this first session. Then by proofing what we made (with different colours) we will gain a better understand of where we can improve and explore further the outcomes of mono printing, gum print and other pictorial methods for generating unique states.
The goal of this 3- day activity is to give participants the opportunity to expand on their own creative identity by exploring different methods of printmaking.
Learn how to generating tonal effects without the use of any chemical it’s the aim of this Retreat. Being able to combine the drawing component of the process (dry point with unconventional tools as well) with darker areas and details (carborundum) will be the focus of the experience. This would make possible expanding sizes of the plates while keeping the environment safe and sound. NON TOXIC printmaking is what we love and the direction we take as much as we can.
Francesco has generously offed to gift the first 8 early bird bookings a monoprint kit (a great technique to use at home without having a print press)!
BIO
Francesco was born 17/01/1984, in Valdobbiadene, Treviso. Educated at the Treviso’s Artistic High School, Francesco had a five-month period as an etching assistant of the FBAUP of Port; before going on to complete a three +two-year Masters degree in Printmaking at the Academy of Fine Arts of Bologna.
Francesco has been lecturing in printmaking at the Academy of fine arts of Bologna for two years. He currently lives in between Margaret River WA, where he teaches printmaking techniques at Margaret River Printmaking and Italy where he runs the Italian Printmaking Retreats.
Materials List
A Materials list will be emailed to you upon confirmation of booking.
Price
$1800 includes 4 nights /5daysof accommodation, meals (full board), 3 days tuition, late access to studio, airport transfers and field trips (If applicable). For a full list of inclusions/exclusions click here.
To apply please complete the below application form and an invoice will be sent to you for a deposit of $300 to secure your spot. (Balance due within 60 days of booking/or 60 days prior to workshop (whichever is sooner).
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