Excursions
Adventures in Printmaking!
Come take a trip with us! SGCI is embracing our new biennial conference schedule and offering our members new ways to satisfy the itch to travel among their print peers from around the world.
Printmaking in Chiang Mai, Thailand!
May 31st- June 6th, 2026
Chiang Mai is a city rich in culture, home to over 300 Buddhist temples, famous cuisine, and more than a dozen print studios producing world-class artwork. Hello Print Friend Studio and SGCI are thrilled to offer you the opportunity to experience it all through our immersive printmaking tours. Limited to 20 participants, these intimate excursions are a unique opportunity to expand your artistic practice.
Cost for one week excursion
Early Bird until 1 Feb 2026: $3,000 USD
Early Bird 2 person (shared room) : $5,600 USD
Price per person after 1 Feb 2026: $3,300 USD
Want to stay an extra week to print in the studio? Please reach out to Hello Print Friend Studio for pricing.
Included:
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Your accommodations at a 4-star hotel
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Daily breakfasts, lunches, and most dinners
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All transportation for programmed activities and to and from the airport
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Personal assistant and Thai-English speaking local guide throughout the trip
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Photos and video by a professional photographer to capture your experience
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Exclusive access into Chiang Mai’s art scene with curated visits, talks, and studio tours
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Unlimited data SIM card for the duration of your stay available as physical and e-sim
Extra Experiences
Optional activities like Thai cooking class, ancient ceramic village, or a local food tour.
Info Sessions
Are you ready to hop aboard this adventure? Learn more and get your questions answered!
Second Info Session: 21 January 2026 | 8:30pm(EST) / 5:30pm(PST)
Print Adventure in Catalonia!
Excursion and residency at Art Print Residence
Art Print Residence, located in Arenys de Munt, Catalonia offers the convenience of proximity to Barcelona with the peace and inspiration of a rural setting.
The fully-equipped studio, emphasizng intaglio and relief processes, is a comfortable, collaborative place to work. It offers specialist printmaking equipment for experienced printmakers and a wide range of courses for those new to techniques.
Living spaces are joined to the studio and bounded by a beautiful garden. Accommodation in the residency consists of private/shared rooms in a shared apartment.
Excursion artists will be provided with paper and materials, and will have the option to print their edition for the accompanying exchange portfolio. A large variety of printmaking tools, papers for printing, plates, and other supplies required for the processes are available to attending artists. The shop has 5 intaglio printing presses, one relief press and a letterpress.
Apply by April 30th for August travel.
First Info Session
Tuesday, March 17 2026
12-12:45pm EST *
(this session will be recorded and released to those who can’t attend live)
