Print Workshop

The Druckwerkstatt at Kunstquartier Bethanien is a print workshop where professional artists create their own artwork.

The workshop offers classic intaglio, relief, and flat printing techniques, such as etching, engraving, woodcut, linocut, letterpress, lithography, screen printing, digital printing, and offset printing. There is also an analog black-and-white photo lab, a Risograph, a laser milling machine, and a papermaking workshop. Many applications of the art of printing can be realized, from edition printing to interdisciplinary and experimental projects.

Contact

Druckwerkstatt im kulturwerk des bbk berlin
Mariannenplatz 2, 10997 Berlin
Google-Maps (external link)

email: info@druckwerkstatt.kulturwerk-bbk.berlin
phone. 030.614015-70

opening hours

Office: Mo 13 - 16, Tue-Fri 9 - 15
Workshops: Mo 13 - 21, Tue-Fri 9 - 17

Paper sales available only after consultation via email.

Team

Head: Yehudit Yinhar, Office: Fiona Langer

13.01.2026 | Press release by bbk berlin: The printing workshop's range of services is being expanded to include papermaking techniques!

The integration of the paper workshop into the print workshop broadens the spectrum of artistic techniques and professional opportunities available. Politically advocated for and promoted since 2024, the project was implemented by the Senate at the last minute before the end of 2025, in close cooperation with the management of bbk berlin, Wibke Behrens, and the workshop.

19.12.2025 | Press release by bbk berlin: A review of the year 2025 - Significantly reduced, yet still growing

For bbk berlin and its subsidiaries kulturwerk and bildungswerk, 2025 was a year like no other. We take a look back at the achievements, structures, and prospects.

Polygon Picnic | Screening in Media Workshop - 2025

Screening 2025, Foto: Paul Groebel

Documentation and Infos about Film screening with 34 contributions from international artists and users of the media workshop on two evenings: 14./15.10.2025.

21.05.2025 | Sarah Wedl-Wilson is appointed Berlin Senator for Culture and Cerstin Richter-Kotowski joins her as the new State Secretary for Culture

Tomorrow, on May 22, 2025, Sarah Wedl-Wilson will be officially appointed to the position of Senator for Culture. Her place will be taken by the former district councillor Cerstin Richter-Kotowski (CDU) from Steglitz-Zehlendorf.

CALLING ALL CULTURAL WORKERS OF BERLIN: THERE IS WORK TO DO AT THE KULTURVERWALTUNG

#KulturBrauchtRaum — for the preservation of subsidized work and rehearsal spaces!

15.03.2024 | In 2025, we will celebrate 50 years of the print workshop at the kulturwerk of the bbk berlin! An appeal!

Druckwerkstatt im Kunstquatier Bethanien

In 2025, the print workshop at the bbk berlin's kulturwerk will be celebrating its 50th anniversary. It has been a vibrant place of artistic productio for half a century. We call for participation in the preparations for this great anniversary!

Finissage „35 Jahre Grafikedition“ and talk on March 15, 2024 6 - 9 pm

Ausstellung 12-12-35_Druckwerkstatt im Bethanien

The Day of Printmaking on March 15 will be celebrated at the exhibition finissage with the participating artists: Viola Bendzko, Carsten Borck, Christoph Damm, Helmut Gutbrod, Claudia Hartwig, Jase Kala, Patrick Kaufmann, Carmen McPherson, Helga Ntephe, Deborah S. Phillips, Matthias Taube und Ila Wingen. Please join us!

Booking request

Since the booking system varies by workshop, please refer to the notes on each workshop's page for detailed appointment booking information.

We recommend long-term scheduling (2-3 months)

User charges

Price lists and price agreements

Appointment cancellations

Please note: Appointment cancellations must be notified to the respective workshop by email at least three working days in advance. Appointments that are not cancelled will be invoiced.

Digital Print

6 workstations offer optimal equipment for digital image processing, professional high-end scanning and digital fine art printing. Additional workstations are available in the analog black and white photo lab, at the laser milling machine and at the Risograph.

For booking inquiries, please call:
Mon: 14:00 - 16:00 | Tue-Fri: 11:00 - 13:00 and 14:00 - 16:00.

Contact: Jana Schulz
Assistants: Andreas Haltermann, Paul Langmead

@email, tel. 030.614015-72

Screen Printing

Large-format screen prints up to 120 x 150 cm can be produced. Stencils can be created using direct drawing, cutting film or a digital plot in the digital printing workshop. Various mixed techniques are also possible.

For booking inquiries, please see Screen Printing page.

Contact: Magda Korsinsky
Assistants: Rixxa Wendland, Martin Remus
@email, tel. 030.614015-77

Etching/Engraving

Classical techniques: drypoint, line etching, aquatint, burst technique, vernis mou as well as new intaglio techniques: photo etching, carborundum and additive technique.

For booking inquiries please see Etching/Engraving page.

Contact: Gloria Alonso
Assistant: Regina Stiegeler
@email, tel. 030.614015-78

Lithography

Three manual rubbing presses are available for independent work. A high-speed press enables the production of larger editions. In addition to the familiar methods of ink and chalk drawing, it is possible to use photographic and digital means to a limited extent. The lithography department has an extensive stock of lithography stones up to a size of 60 x 90 cm.

For booking inquiries, please call or write via email.

Contact: Klaus-Peter Vellguth
@email, tel. 030.614015-76

Relief Printing

Woodcuts, linocuts and lead typesetting can be printed on two presses, A0 and A1 format, as well as two printing presses (50 x 70 cm) and two toggle presses (40 x 50 cm). A large stock of lead and wood typefaces enables the production of book projects.

For booking inquiries please write via email.

Contact: Yehudit Yinhar
@email, tel. 030.614015-75 / -70

Bookbinding

For independent folding, cutting and gluing work

For booking inquiries, please call or write via email.

Contact: Office
@email, tel. 030.614015-75 / -70

Analog black-and-white photo lab

Only expert artists can work in the analogue black-and-white photo lab with their own paper and chemicals.