From Waste to Print: Handmade Papermaking and Linocut Workshops

What is it about?

Grafička Mreža (Novi Sad) and Nova Iskra (Beograd) as part of the international project Craftwork 4All nvite you to free handmade papermaking and linocut workshops. The workshops will take place on Sunday, May 24th and May 31st, from 12:00 PM to 4:00 PM.

The Grafička Mreža Citizens’ Association was founded in 2020 with the vision of creating a collective centered around an open printmaking studio. Grafička Mreža aims to build a network of connected individuals who, through printmaking practices and other artistic disciplines, will bring ideas to life through collective work, develop innovative approaches in printmaking, and foster contemporary artistic dialogue within both local and broader contexts. It provides artists with an accessible and open studio equipped with presses and essential tools for creating prints, alongside professional assistance in realizing their artworks. To date, Grafička Mreža has successfully implemented numerous workshops, exhibitions, and public presentations, collaborating with artists of various generations and backgrounds, as well as with organizations and institutions within the field of culture and art.

Who is it for?

Participation in the workshops is open to all artists involved in crafts, as well as adults interested in creative handmade work, regardless of their prior experience. All working materials are provided.

Please note: The artworks created during the workshops will be exhibited throughout the duration of the project.

What's in it for me?

During the workshops, you will have the opportunity to familiarize and express yourself through two creative processes: recycling and handmade papermaking, as well as the execution of the relief printing technique – linocut. The workshop lasts 4 hours. Participants should choose one of the two available dates.

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How will I learn

The first part of the workshop is dedicated to creating your own paper from various paper pulps, using a wide range of colors and materials. The second part of the workshop focuses on the linocut technique. This includes preparing a drawing/sketch of your choice, transferring the design onto linoleum, carving the matrix with printmaking tools, and finally printing it onto the handmade paper.

Workshop Facilitators: Tatjana Marticki Cvejin and Sanja Žigić Coordinator: Ivana Purtić

This project is co-funded by the Creative Europe programme of the European Union.