At Atelier Citrina, we have established a healthy studio where artists can collectively explore non-toxic, intaglio and relief printmaking in a spacious, bright environment surrounded by nature.
Open access
€20
Per-session open-access session
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Our open-access sessions are available to artists who’s proficiency in printmaking enables them to work independently.
Whether you're a seasoned printmaker keen to develop and resolve your own project or a practitioner seeking to explore the unique non-toxic photopolymer, aquatint, and intaglio etching techniques specific to Atelier Citrina, our open access sessions offer a supportive space for creative exchange and professional development.
As a participant you will have access to our beautifully smooth Torculos Ribes Etching Press and shall benefit from the guidance provided by the Atelier Citrina team, allowing for hands-on exploration and experimentation. We welcome you to join us for an experience where printmakers can connect, create, and flourish together.
Atelier Citrina holds six Open Access sessions each week, three on Thursday and three on Friday.
Morning sessions 10am—1pm
Afternoon sessions 2pm—5pm
Evening sessions 6pm—9pm
Session cost €20 (plus €10 euro induction fee for the first session)
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Intaglio etching
— one-day workshop exploring the ‘two plate etching’ technique
€160.00
One-off cost, includes materials, and lunch.
One Friday per month
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Workshop overview
Set within the lush, animated forest fauna of the Serra de Sintra, this one-day printmaking workshop offers you or a loved one a rare opportunity to dip into the rich and mysterious world of intaglio etching.
Relish in the pleasingly sticky sound of rolling ink against the light dappled glass, the rich smell of pigments, the texture of cotton paper, the satisfying turn and tinkling of the press wheel, and the joy of pulling your own print.
This day is all about slowing down, drawing creativity from within and exploring the tactile process of traditional printmaking in a welcoming and supportive environment.
Here at Atelier Citrina, we invite you to take a break from the world of technology and spend a day with like-minded souls, creating something beautiful with your hands.
By the end of this workshop, you will have created your own unique etching plate and produced a limited edition of intaglio prints to take home.
☕️ Tea, fresh coffee, and a nourishing plant-based lunch included.
Work-shop breakdown
Slide talk on Intaglio Etching
Preparing two plates: degreasing and coating
Explore soft line work, texture and tone through soft ground impressions and mark-making
Baking the plates
Experimental drawing and mark-making into hard ground using etching tools
Break for a delicious, plant-based lunch made with fresh, seasonal ingredients
Etching our plates in copper sulphate
Pulling our two plate etching prints, one on top of the other
Critique and feedback session
Closing thoughts and farewell
Workshop details
Duration: 10am—5pm
Number of participants: minimum 6, maximum 8
Open to participants of all skill-levels. No previous printmaking experience required.
We tend to run these workshops on the first or second Sunday every month, click ‘Book now’ to see available dates!
One-to-one tutorials
€50/hour, enquire for bespoke packages.
Materials and tools provided.
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Whether you're new to printmaking or just need a refresher, we offer personalised one-to-one tutorials to suit your specific needs. Please email us directly with your area of interest, and we’ll design a tailored tutorial session just for you.
What we offer:
Non-toxic plate preparation techniques
Drawing and mark-making into hard ground: exploring the tools
Non-toxic etching with Copper Sulphate and Ferric Chloride
Inking-up and pulling prints
Drawing and mark-making into soft ground: exploring tone and texture
Non-Toxic aquatinting: building tones
Photopolymer: working with photographic imagery through the intaglio etching Process
Introduction to etching
— 6 classes over 6 weeks
€400
Explore the intricate world of intaglio etching, a course designed for all skill levels.
Children's nature walk and mono-printing
€45
One-off cost, includes materials.
Every third Saturday of the month
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Join us for a unique and enriching workshop designed to spark creativity and connection with each other, our artist-selves and the natural world.
Our workshop begins with playful warm-ups, trust-building games, and exercises to enhance presence and attention. In pairs, participants will embark on a transformative journey starting with a nature walk, where they'll be invited to navigate visual and sensory experiences together through the practice of noticing and sharing what they discover.
Back in the Atelier Citrina print studio, we'll delve into the art of Monoprinting. Participants will be encouraged–without constraints of right or wrong– to visually explore their responses to the sensorial world, resulting in beautiful creations reflective of their unique experiences. Finally, we'll gather to admire each other's prints, fostering a sense of community and appreciation.
The workshop concludes with a reflective circle, where participants can share their feelings and experiences in a supportive environment.
Work-shop details
Duration: 3 hours
Age group: Six and over
Number of Participants: Minimum 6. Maximum 8Work-shop fee per participant: €45
For parents/guardians on no or low incomes we offer two places at zero cost. Please email us directly should you wish to apply. No questions asked.
Prerequisites: Open to participants of all skill levels, no prior printmaking experience required.
Materials: All necessary materials provided.
Where the wild things are…
One-day botanical foragers printmaking workshop
€160
One-off cost, includes materials.
After-school print club
— linocut & photomontage
€70
One-off cost, includes materials.
Wednesday evenings, starting in January. Check below for session dates
