Venetian Herbarium: A Wildflower in Wood Engraving

Friday 24, Saturday 25 October 2025
10.30am – 4.30pm

Two-Day Intensive Workshop with British Artist Mandy Bonnell

During this two-day workshop with guest artist Mandy Bonnell, participants will be invited to immerse themselves in the refined technique of wood engraving, an ancient relief printing practice that allows for the creation of extremely fine lines and delicate details through the carving of wood blocks, while discovering its rich history and tradition.

€150,00

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Program

Starting from a wildflower gathered from the waters or alleys of Venice, and some small preparatory drawings, each participant will explore a creative process combining monotype, collage, and multi-block printing to create visual narratives inspired by the spontaneous nature growing within the city. Guided by a variety of materials, including papers, found papers, paper bags, and fabrics, we will delve into the tactile and experimental experience of mark making and printing. Participants will be guided step-by-step in learning an accessible and versatile method designed to be practiced at home or in the studio with minimal equipment. The workshop offers the opportunity to develop a series of small, intimate, and detailed works that poetically celebrate Venice’s wild flora.

Mandy Bonnell

Mandy Bonnell is a London-based artist with a long-standing career in printmaking. She trained at the Royal College of Art, where she earned an MA in Printmaking in 1983. Her work is regularly exhibited and represented by EMH Arts Eagle Gallery in London, and is included in numerous international museum collections. She has participated in prestigious exhibitions, including Of Green Leaf Bird and Flower at the Yale Center for British Art (2014), and more recently Fragile Stories at the Museo del Merletto in Burano (2024-25), alongside artist Deirdre Kelly. Winner of several notable international residencies, including Oak Spring Garden Foundation, Josef and Anni Albers Foundation, Minnesota Center for Book Arts, and the International School of Graphics in Venice, Mandy has developed extensive teaching and workshop experience, placing collaboration and participant interaction at the heart of her artistic practice. Since 1990, Mandy has spent part of each year in Kenya, where she established an open-access printmaking studio in Nairobi, promoting printmaking as a means of community and personal expression.

Terms of Particpation

• The maximum number of participants admitted is 12.
• If the minimum number of participants is not reached, the Workshop may be cancelled. In this case, the participants will receive a full refund of the participation fee.
• The Scuola Internazionale di Grafica is a School and Studio for Artists. All of our participants are expected to abide by the rules that are provided at the beginning of each workshop.
• The use of presses and working tools is strictly prohibited without the supervision of our qualified staff. The Scuola is not responsible for any injuries that may occur as a result of not following our rules.
• Lunch is not included in the cost of the Workshop

MATERIALS
• The Scuola Internazionale di Grafica provides all materials and tools needed for the Workshop.

CANCELLATION POLICY
Registrations cancelled up to 20 days before the start of the Workshop will receive a refund equal to 50% of the participation fee. Thereafter, no refunds will be paid by the Scuola. Cancellations must be communicated by email to info@scuolagrafica.it.

In the event of non-attendance without prior notice, participants will be required to pay the full workshop fee (payment at the front office).