Drypoint/ Koldnål Printmaking Weekend Course with Milton Mondal
Time: Weekend course, 10:00–12:00 (2 hours)
Duration: 2 days
Price: 2500 NOK
Dates: 21-22 March,
The course instructions are in English
All the materials are included in the course fee
This weekend course o?ers a gentle and engaging introduction to drypoint printmaking, led by visual artist and printmaker Milton Mondal. Drypoint is a traditional intaglio technique where the image is engraved directly into a plate and then printed on paper using a press. The result is a rich, soft line with great depth and atmosphere. The course is completely non-toxic and suitable for both beginners and those who already have some experience and wish to explore the medium further.
Drypoint has been used by artists for centuries, from Rembrandt to Edvard Munch and David Hockney, and remains a living and evolving technique in contemporary art. During the workshop, you will work through the process step by step. You will begin by learning how the materials behave and how mark-making on the plate translates into printed line. From there you will prepare andengrave your own plate, ink and wipe it, and print it on a professional press. Along the way, you will be supported in making thoughtful choices about image development, tone, line quality and expression, so that you not only learn the technical process, but also how this technique can support your artistic thinking and creativity.
The course places emphasis on calm working atmosphere, exploration and reflection. With only four participants, there is time for individual guidance, conversation and feedback. You are encouraged to ask questions, experiment and learn at your own pace. The workshop environment is welcoming and supportive, making it an ideal opportunity to try printmaking for the first time or to deepen your practice in a new direction.
All materials and tools are included in the course fee. You will be provided with copper plates, professional high-quality tools, printmaking paper, inks, and use of the printing press, as well as instruction throughout the session. No previous experience is needed, and the course is open to anyone with curiosity and interest in visual expression.
About the Instructor
Milton Mondal is an internationally active visual artist and printmaker based in Oslo. He holds a Master’s degree in Medium and Material-Based Art from the Oslo National Academy of the Arts(KHiO), where he specialised in expanded printmaking and material-based visual practice. His work investigates memory, materiality and belonging through innovative approaches to print, installation and participatory practice.
Mondal has rapidly emerged as one of the most distinctive younger voices in contemporary
printmaking in Norway. He was awarded the Norske Grafikere Graphic Prize at Høstutstillingen 2025, and has been nominated for the Queen Sonja Print Award Inspirational Award. He is the recipient of a number of highly competitive Norwegian and international artist grants and scholarships, including support from Billedkunstnernes Vederlagsfond, Kulturrådet, Norske Grafikeres Fond, Ann Margret Lindell, Sweden, and others.
His work has been presented in leading exhibition contexts internationally, including Foreningen Trykkeriet (Bergen), Norske Grafikere (Oslo), Galeria Neon (Wroclaw), Oscarshall (Oslo), among many others. Forthcoming and recent solo presentations include Galleri Konstepidemin (Sweden, 2026), Elastic Editions (Chicago, 2027), R.E.D Residency Eina (2027). His installation A Stage with a Memory of an Impacted Landscape, has been acquired by a private collection.
Mondal’s practice extends into socially engaged formats. He has developed a unique mobile printmaking studio built into a custom cargo bicycle, a moving print workshop that he activates in public spaces. He has delivered workshops and public engagements in collaboration with major institutions, including the Nasjonalmuseet, Kunstnernes Hus (Høstutstillingen), Foreningen Trykkeriet, DKS-LAB, Gamle Munch, Oslo Kulturnatt, and the Oslo National Academy of the Arts (KHiO).
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