“I often think that the night is more alive and colourful than the day.” – A quote from Vincent van Gogh serves as our inspiration this autumn at the KINDERhandPRESSE in the FHXB’s historic print works. All the workshops centre on twilight and darkness, and the shadows of the night.
“LA CATRINA & HER FRIENDS” – Calavera weekend workshop for ages 9 and over
- What? Linocut & hand-set typography
- When? Sat 26 Sept – Sun 27 Sept 2026, 10.00–15.30 each day
- Who is it for? Children and young people aged 9–18, with or without prior experience of printmaking
“CITYLIGHTS: WHEN NIGHT FALLS IN BERLIN” – Professional weekends for ages 13 and over
- What? Linocut/woodcut & hand-set typography
- When? 10–11 October 2026 and 21–22 November 2026, 10.00–16.00 on both days
- Who is it for? Young people aged 13 and over with prior experience in printmaking or the arts
‘IT’S EASY TO WHISPER IN THE DARK’ – Ongoing afternoon course for children aged 8 and over
- What? Linocut & hand-set typography, screen printing & writing workshop
- When? 12 November 2026 – 21 January 2027, every Thursday, 3.30 pm – 6.00 pm
- Who is it for? Children and young people aged 8–12, with or without prior experience of printmaking
“A LITTLE LIGHT IN THE NIGHT” – Lantern-making weekend workshop for ages 9 and over
- What? Linocut printing & lantern-making
- When? Sat 5 Dec – Sun 6 Dec 2026, 10.00 am – 3.30 pm each day
- Who is it for? Children and young people aged 9–18, with or without previous experience of printmaking
Registrations are now being accepted via the registration form at museumsdruckerei@gmail.com. Please note that only those children and teenagers for whom a completed and signed form has been submitted will be considered registered; a simple expression of interest via email is unfortunately not sufficient.
The courses build on one another in terms of both content and technique; please only register if your child is able to attend all the sessions of the respective course.
Funding for the project from the Deutscher Museumsbund e.V. enables us to offer all workshops free of charge. We particularly welcome children and young people who hold a BerlinPass or whose families are facing particular difficulties (financial hardship, illness, family challenges, children of migrants, or special educational needs). If this applies to you, please let the team know informally in a brief message.
