In Ink and Press Dry point – Printmaking Workshop

First session in a series of creative workshops inspired by ancient crafts

A fascinating encounter exploring the drypoint printmaking technique, known to the art world from the Renaissance until today. The program combines a guided tour of the museum’s galleries with a hands-on printmaking workshop led by artist Yael Buberman-Atas.

In the first part of the session, participants will join a guided tour of the museum’s galleries with Roni Bar Sheshet. The tour will bridge the ancient and the modern through the museum’s impressive collection of seals. We will learn about the different types of seals in the ancient world, their uses and meanings, and discover the connection between ancient sealing techniques and today’s drypoint printmaking.

In the second part of the session, participants will experiment with drypoint printmaking alongside artist Yael Buberman-Atas. This technique involves direct engraving on a plate, without the use of acid – a method employed by the greatest masters since the 15th century, including Rembrandt.

Participants will work on recycled plates (tetrapak) and create their own personal engravings using etching tools, ink, and a printing press, inspired by the museum’s collection.

About the Artist
Yael Buberman-Atas is an artist and designer, a graduate of Bezalel Academy of Arts and Design. She works in painting, drawing, and printmaking. Winner of the Shoshana Ish-Shalom Award for Artistic Creation (2024). Her work was selected for the London Biennale (2023). Over the years, she has won international design awards, presented solo exhibitions, and participated in numerous group exhibitions in Israel and abroad. Yael lives, creates, and teaches in Israel.

Details
Duration: 3–3.5 hours (including approx. 40-minute tour)
Advance registration required | Workshop will take place subject to minimum number of participants

Price: 15% discount when registering for an additional workshop in the series (applies to the cheaper one).
To receive the discount, please contact the museum box office.
Price includes materials, hot drinks, and light refreshments.