When does the Open Print Workshop take place?

The event takes place on Saturday, November 14, 2026, from 10:30 AM to 1:00 PM.

What is the cost to participate?

Participation in the Open Print Workshop is free of charge.

Which printing techniques can be tried?

Visitors can try out linocut and drypoint etching, among others.

Is admission to the museum included?

No, museum admission is not included.

Where is the entrance?

Entrance is via the museum shop in the House of the Graphic Collection, Salzstraße 32/34.

Is the event location accessible for people with disabilities?

Yes, the event location is accessible and has wheelchair-friendly access and a wheelchair-accessible restroom.

Discover Printmaking: Creative Art Experience at the Augustinermuseum Freiburg

Name: Weekend of Graphics: Open Print Workshop
Start: 2026-11-14T10:30:00+01:00
End: 2026-11-14T13:00:00+01:00
Location: Augustinermuseum

Graphics to Touch: Creative Print Art at the Augustinermuseum

On Saturday, November 14, 2026, the Augustinermuseum will open its studio spaces in the House of the Graphic Collection for a special art experience. In the open print workshop, visitors of all ages can discover the fascinating world of printmaking and create their own prints.

Try Linocut and Drypoint Etching Yourself

The workshop makes central techniques of graphics directly observable. In linocut, characterful image motifs emerge from clear lines and cut-out areas. Drypoint etching, on the other hand, leads to a finer, more illustrative visual language, where marks, hatching, and ink merge into individual compositions.

Amidst tools, printing plates, and paper, a vibrant exhibition atmosphere develops. Observing the work directly transitions into one’s own artistic practice: An idea becomes a line, a line becomes a relief, and from the relief comes a personal print.

Aesthetic Experience for the Whole Family

The open print workshop is aimed at young and older visitors alike. Particularly for families, the format offers a playful approach to art history and cultural education. Materiality, color effects, and the mirror reversal of printing are not only explained but also made understandable through hands-on experience.

The event combines museum pedagogical communication with a sensory experience of art. The rustling of paper, the texture of the printing plate, and the moment when the motif becomes visible under the press shape the art experience. Waiting times are possible, as the workshop can be visited without prior registration.

Graphics as an Art Historical Visual Language

Printmaking is considered one of the most important reproduction and expression media in art history. Techniques such as woodcut, etching, and linocut enabled artists to disseminate image ideas in different editions while also experimenting with line, contrast, and surface.

The open workshop translates these art historical contexts into an accessible practice. Visitors experience how strongly an image is shaped by material, printing direction, and the conscious shift between black and white. This leads to a concentrated observation of the work that is both educational and inspiring.

Conclusion: Experience Print Art Directly

The Open Print Workshop at the Augustinermuseum promises a creative art experience with simple access and lasting impressions. Those who want to not only view graphics but also trace their creation can find an inspiring place here for aesthetic experience, cultural education, and collaborative creation. The visit is particularly worthwhile for families, curious art enthusiasts, and anyone who wants to discover the expressiveness of linocut and drypoint etching live.