The print workshop in the Kulturwerk of bbk berlins is an institution for the organized sponsorship of artists in the area of print graphics and printing techniques.
The print workshop has existed since 1955 and was expanded in 1973 with govern-ment funds. From the small workshop for etching and lithography became the print workshop in Bethanien that offers all printing techniques and production opportuni-ties for artists. From the traditional printing techniques of letterpress, etching and li-thography, to silk-screen and offset printing, the offer was expanded in accordance with technical developments in the latest digital innovations. In addition to this, there are workshops for papermaking and bookbinding.
A record of the artistic works is an archive that contains a "workshop printout" of every impression that was prepared in the printing workshop. This archive, with ap-proximately 5,000 exhibits, is the "copper plate cabinet" of present-day art.

Silk-Screen Printing
Silk-screen printing directly over illustrations and templates is possible, as are photo or digital processes, such as scanning. Available are frames of up to printing format 100 x 140 cm with various fabric sizes for printing on diverse materials such as paper, wood or canvas. All works are carried out with dissolvent-free guach or acrylic colors.
Contact:
Michael Schönke; Extension: + 49 30 614 015 77

Letterpress
In the letterpress workshop, works can be carried out with traditional letterpress pro-cesses such as wood and linocut (up to 70 x 90cm ), as well as Nylo clichés made with photo technology. For this, there are two printing presses in AO and A1 format, two proof printers (50 x 70 cm), and a toggle press (60 x 80 cm). A unique and large in-ventory of lead and wood types makes bigger book projects possible.
Contact:
Mathias Mrowka: Extension: +49 30 614 015 75

Etching
In the intaglio printing area, all traditional processes of cold needle and acid etching are offered. For etching, copper plates of up to 90X 110 cm are used. For aquatint techniques, there is a dust box of up to 80 x 100 cm available.
Contact:
Valeska Zabel; Extension: +49 30 614 015 78

Bookbinding Workshop
In this workshop, simple folding, cutting and adhesive work can be carried out inde-pendently. Artistic printing projects (e.g. artist books, graphic maps /slip cases and other objects) can be ordered.
Contact:
Mathias Mrowka; Extension: +49 30 614 015 75

Paper Workshop
In addition to the production of handmade paper for printers and artists, work is done directly with medium paper: cast, pulp painting, pulp spraying, three-dimensional works. Traditional and experimental processes alike are used.
Contact:
Gangolf Ulbricht; Extension: +49 30 615 81 55

Offset Workshop
After receiving training on the printing press, artists can also produce larger formats (up to 70 x 100 cm) in small numbers. There are also presses for wood engraving. The high-speed printing press (50x70) is available to skilled offset printers: With this, fold-ers, posters, art books and catalogs are produced. Employees of the printing workshop assist with planning, costing and setting deadlines.
Contact:
Mathias Mrowka; Extension: +49 30 614 015 75

Computer Workshop
For digital processing, DTP and smaller multimedia projects, there are four computer work stations (3 Macs, 1 PC) available. Large format printing, image processing and pre-press can be carried out with the computer, along with experimental applications. Current software, scanners, various printers, CD burners, as well as large format printers (44") are available for digital projects.
Contact:
Mathias Mrowka; Extension: +49 30 61401572

Photo Workshop
In the darkroom, skilled artists can use the equipment with their own paper and their own chemicals (up to 13 x 18 cm negatives). Darkroom times are reserved in advance. The reservations are taken care of by the computer department.
Contact:
Mathias Mrowka; Extension: +49 30 61401572

Lithography Workshop
Work can be done independently on manual and semi-automatic friction presses. Larger runs can be printed on high-speed presses (up to 65 x 85 cm). In addition to the familiar process of ink and chalk drawings, it is also possible to apply photo-graphic and digital means. Among the lithography inventory is an extensive store of lithography stones of 60 x 90 cm.
Contact:
Klaus-Peter Vellguth; Extension: +49 30 61401576