Transform your drawings into prints — and discover how one discipline sharpens the other.
Course description
This one-year program combines a wide repertoire of traditional printmaking techniques with the rigorous study of observational drawing, offering 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. Each weekend begins with drawing exercises from the live model, portrait, landscape, 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, monotype, and lithographic methods, while maintaining the high technical standards associated with professional print studios. 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.
Through this structured integration of drawing and printmaking, participants learn not only how to master each technique but also how to translate the clarity, composition, and value organization of their drawings into prints of professional quality.
Curriculum & Techniques
Over the course of three trimesters (October–June), students explore a broad range of techniques: Linocut, Reduction linocut, Woodblock, Drypoint and Copper etching, Aquatint and Lithography. Final modules includes edition printing, portfolio development, and an end-of-year exhibition with the possibility of print sales.
Each weekend combines:
Saturday: Drawing studies connected to the printmaking technique, technical demonstrations, plate or block preparation, and trial proofs
Sunday: Further development, edition printing, and a structured group critique
Drawing Integration
Drawing is the backbone of the program. Using the observational methods of The Florence Academy of Art, students practice composition, mass drawing, line, value, and light–shadow relationships before transferring these concepts into print. Assignments include landscapes, trees, portraits, self-portraits, master copies, imaginative compositions, and interiors.
For example:
- 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.
Short homework assignments between weekends provide continuity, while regular critiques ensure clarity of form, value organization, and print readability.
Practical Information
Duration: 1 academic year (October–June)
Schedule: Every other weekend, Saturday & Sunday, 10:00–16:00 (including lunch break 12:00–13:00)
| Fall 2025 | Winter 2026 | Spring 2026 |
|---|---|---|
| Oct 11-12 | Jan 10-11 | Apr 11-12 |
| Oct 25-26 | Jan 24-25 | Apr 25-26 |
| Nov 8-9 | Feb 7-8 | May 9-10 |
| Nov 22-23 | Feb 21-22 | May 23-24 |
| Dec 6-7 | Mar 7-8 | June 6-7 |
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; students will be encouraged to bring personal drawing supplies.
Application:
Your spot is secured when you have payed the course fee in full.
5 spots are reserved for FAA/Sweden program students; remaining 7 offered on a first-come, first-served basis.
Maximum amount of students is 12. Minimum amount of students is 5.
If the minimum amount of students is not met by October 1, 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:
12,000 SEK for FAA/Sweden full-time and Academic Immersion Year students
30,000 SEK for external participants
Additional Opportunities
Students are encouraged to continue their printmaking studies at The Florence Academy of Art, Italy, through the intensive summer course Etching: Masters of Line (optional but recommended).
Final Exhibition: The year concludes with a public exhibition and edition sale, providing professional experience in presentation and distribution.
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.