“I would recommend it as a way to expand your art practice, no matter the level of experience as an artist.

This Retreat reinforced the idea that it works well to keep pushing an idea and a process!”

Vanessa

“The potential of printmaking for my practice has increased many fields. I will be doing a lot more printmaking!

You have to do it, particularly in a place like Greenhills Arts Centre. It’s the most welcoming place and the artists are very generous”

Arif

” The Retreat allowed me to discover new techniques and ways to create prints and loosing fear of exploring what suit me – I would tell participants about the range of ways to create prints”

Audrey

“I loved the whole retreat, from the location to the food to fabulous old house! The most valuable thing I learnt was to stay focused on a theme and work through to resolve it.

The workshop and trip long format allowed me to really take my time and work on a theme without introducing off genre. It allowed me to be more experimental and take some risks.
Francesco was great at showing us some techniques, then allow us to explore in the direction we wanted to go. He was very supportive of everyone in the group, assisting as people needed. The group was fantastic. Francesco was warm, welcoming, funny & approachable, it made everyone feel welcome and part of the group.

I also loved the results of my printmaking 🙂

” Do the retreat, absolutely! Worth every penny – Highly recommended !”

Melanie

“The most valuable thing I’ve learned during the retreat was how to print multiple plates better!”

My favourite highlight was Troubleshooting compositions, colours and techniques and seeing it work out.”

Rhonda

“One of the most valuable things I learned during the retreat was to respect mistakes — they can often be fixed — and that there are many different approaches and techniques in printmaking. The workshop gave me confidence to continue adding to and changing work as it evolves, rather than feeling locked into what’s already been done.

What I found especially helpful was the patience, immense knowledge, and the ability to move between class members and adapt to everyone’s individual needs and questions. The atmosphere was vibrant, positive, and deeply inspiring, and being taught by someone so well versed in every aspect of the subject made the experience even more rewarding.

I would absolutely recommend this workshop to anyone considering it. It’s an amazing experience that broadens your perspective and encourages creative growth at any level. One of my favourite highlights was not only learning the processes themselves, but also the energy of the class and the meaningful conversations throughout.”

Greg

” Credo come artista che per poter immergersi con piacere creativo e una totale concentrazione sia fondamentale lo spazio che ci circonda, lo studio, il paesaggio circostante, il luogo prescelto. Per me creare è un regalo che facciamo a noi stesse, uno spazio fisico ma anche spirituale che non ha tempo.
Lo spazio di Margaretriver printmaking ha tutto quanto descritto per sentirsi a casa propria.
Un laboratorio accogliente, un torchio calcografico che fa da padrone indiscusso, tutti i materiali che ti possono servire o desiderare.
Il tutto avvolto nel silenzio degli Appennini.Le colline verdi dalla finestra e dentro l’odore di legna che si amalgama all’inchiostro.
È  stato un piacere lavorare,soprattutto affiancata dallo sguardo  allegro e dalla professionalità  di Francesco “
– Manuela Candini –

” I believe as an artist that in order to immerse ourselves with creative pleasure and total concentration, the space that surrounds us, the studio, the surrounding landscape, the chosen place is fundamental. For me, creating is a gift we give to ourselves, a physical but also spiritual space that has no time.
The Margaret River Printmaking space has everything described to make you feel at home.
A welcoming laboratory, an intaglio press that is the undisputed master, all the materials you may need or desire.
All wrapped in the silence of the Apennines. The green hills from the window and inside the smell of wood that blends with the ink.
It was a pleasure to work, especially supported by Francesco’s cheerful look and professionalism”
– Manuela Candini –