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. 

A group of people gathered around the etching press at Hello Print Friend Studio surrounded by large windows letting in lots of natural light.
Reinaldo Gil Zambrano works on a litho plate at Hello Print Friend Studio with students photographing his process

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:

  • Your accommodations at a 4-star hotel

  • Daily breakfasts, lunches, and most dinners

  • All transportation for programmed activities and to and from the airport

  • Personal assistant and Thai-English speaking local guide throughout the trip

  • Photos and video by a professional photographer to capture your experience

  • Exclusive access into Chiang Mai’s art scene with curated visits, talks, and studio tours

  • 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)

Preregister for Info Session #2

Print Adventure in Catalonia!

Excursion and residency at Art Print Residence 

Join us for an inspiring 12-day printmaking residency where art, culture, and the Mediterranean
lifestyle come together. Spend nine intensive studio days (9 am – 5 pm) at Art Print Residence, a
renowned printmaking studio nestled in the hills above the Catalan coast — just one hour from
Barcelona.

This program offers personalized training and mentorship in copper plate etching, with a focus on
sustainable printmaking techniques. Whether you’re developing new work or refining your process,
you’ll receive individual guidance from the Art Print Residence team to help you achieve
professional results.

Collaborate, exchange ideas, and create alongside fellow artists in an atmosphere designed for
learning and creative growth.

Participants will create a pair of prints to be exhibited at Taller Galeria Fort, held in parallel with the
46th Miniprint Internacional de Cadaqués. Artists will also have the opportunity to attend the
opening on August 8.

 

Excursion Dates: 

August 2–14, 2026

Participants:

Minimum 4 – maximum 8 artists

Art Print Residence is an international printmaking center founded by artists Jordi Rosés, Clàudia Lloret, and Ariadna Abadal, located in Arenys de Munt near Barcelona.
Its tranquil Mediterranean setting and fully equipped studio provide an ideal environment for creation, experimentation, and professional artistic development.
Discover more: artprintresidence.com

Residency Rates

• Private room with ensuite bathroom: €3,300
• Private room with private bathroom outside the room: €3,200
• Shared accommodation: €2,900
These special rates are available exclusively to SGCI members.

What’s Included?

• Accommodation at Art Print Residence
• Nine guided studio days
• Saturday beachside lunch
• Transportation to Barcelona and the Costa Brava
• Museum tickets (Fundació Joan Miró & Museu Picasso)
• Exhibition at Taller Galeria Fort in Cadaqués

Not Included

• International travel expenses
• Transportation to and from the airport
• Health insurance
• Meals and beverages (unless specified)

Ready to sign up? Apply via APR website and note ‘SGCI Member’ in your application! You can start the process here

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)

Preregister