Transform your drawings into prints — and discover how one discipline sharpens the other.
Course description
Combining traditional printmaking techniques with the rigorous study of observational drawing, this workshop offers a rare opportunity to develop both skills in parallel.
A unique aspect is the integration of classical drawing studies into every step of the process.
Students will complete drawing exercises from the live model, portrait, self-portrait, or master studies, which then serve as the foundation for the printmaking technique of the session.
The program introduces students to relief, intaglio, aquatint on traditional copper plate etching.
- Relief techniques emphasize mass and silhouette.
- Intaglio techniques highlight line, edge, and fine value shifts.
- Monotype techniques train the handling of large tonal masses and edges.
By working in a small group of no more than 12 participants, students receive personal guidance at every stage — from sketch to finished edition — culminating in a final exhibition and portfolio review.
Practical Information
Duration: 5 days (30 March - 3 April)
Schedule: 9:00–16:00 (including lunch break 12:00–13:00)
Group size: 5–12 participants, ensuring personal instruction and professional press logistics
Levels: No previous printmaking experience required. Basic drawing skills recommended for external students; fundamentals are taught throughout.
Materials: All material and equipment provided.
Application:
Your spot is secured when you have payed the course fee in full.
Minimum amount of students is 5.
If the minimum amount of students is not met by March 15th, the course will be cancelled and course fees refunded.
In order to maintain a high quality of instruction there will be at least 1 teacher per 6 students.
Course fees:
11 500 SEK
About the Instructor
Stephanie Kullberg is a passionate printmaker and long-standing instructor at The Florence Academy of Art Sweden. Stephanie’s ongoing role as a Principal Instructor at FAA/Sweden reflects her valued contribution to the Academy’s faculty, where she has guided countless students in mastering both drawing and printmaking.
Her teaching reflects a deep and enduring love for etching and a wide range of printmaking methods, always rooted in the discipline of observational drawing. Through this integration, she inspires students to see how drawing sharpens printmaking, and how printmaking opens new creative pathways.
As a practicing artist, Stephanie has received multiple awards, including the prestigious De Laszlo Foundation Award at the Royal Society of Portrait Painters in London. Her work has been exhibited internationally, and her experience as both an artist and educator brings insight, clarity, and inspiration to the classroom.
The courses at The Florence Academy of Art / Sweden are designed for students with a strong desire to develop their artistic skills. Most of the instruction is on an individual basis and our instructors adapt the exercises to your level of experience. This means that the courses are suitable for both beginners and professional artists. In addition to the individual feedback there will also be group lessons and in-class demos. The skills you acquire during your course can be applied directly to your continued artistic endeavours.
Full payment for each course is required to secure your spot in the class.
Please review our policy on admission and refunds in our Terms of Service.
The Florence Academy of Art reserves the right to substitute instructors of any course at the last minute or during the session.