Print Access Workshops
ASAI’s print workshops are designated as ‘access’ because they are about supporting practicing artists — especially those working independently without the support of institutions and established galleries, many of whom have a long history of exclusion — to gain access to professional standard print studios. Contiguously, they are about elite spaces, notably universities, advancing their social responsiveness programmes by opening their doors to artists not affiliated as students or staff. In addition, the workshops provide access in that they designed for artists with limited or no prior experience with the specific print medium. Some of the artists may have had negligible engagement with printmaking, specializing in other media such as painting, sculpture or photography. Still others may be proficient in particular print techniques, notably linocut (often monochrome) who, for a range of reasons (not least questions of access), have not broadened their print portfolios to include the techniques being offered.
This page acts as an index for content published across the ASAI website — in Events, Exhibitions and Publications — that relates directly to the print workshop programme.
Workshops
2025 (3-14 February): Centre for Visual Arts, UKZN (linocut reduction print making, 10 artists. Funded by the National Arts Council and Department of Sport, Arts & Culture (PESP 5).
2025 (13-24 January): Wits School of Arts (colour linocut, 8 artists). Funded by the National Arts Council and Department of Sport, Arts & Culture (PESP 5).
2024 (2-13 December): Michaelis School of Fine Art (lithography, 8 artists). Funded by the National Arts Council and Department of Sport, Arts & Culture (PESP 5).
2023 (20 November–1 December): Michaelis School of Fine Art (screen printing, 10 artists). Funded by the City of Cape Town.
2023 (30 January–8 February): Wits School of Arts (screen printing, 9 artists). Funded by the National Arts Council and Department of Sport, Arts & Culture (PESP 3).
2023 (23–26 January): Art Print Studios KZN (colour reduction woodblock printing, 5 artists). Funded by the National Arts Council and Department of Sport, Arts & Culture (PESP 3).
2023 (9–18 January): Michaelis School of Fine Art (screen printing, 8 artists). Funded by the National Arts Council and Department of Sport, Arts & Culture (PESP 3).
2018 (12–23 February): Michaelis School of Fine Art (lithography, 9 artists). Funded by the Western Cape Department of Cultural Affairs & Sport.
2014 (17–28 November): Michaelis School of Fine Art, UCT (lithography, 10 artists). Funded by the Western Cape Department of Cultural Affairs & Sport.
Exhibitions
2023 (10–30 June): Print co-lab: Durban, DUT Satellite Gallery [featured prints from Art Print Studio KZN workshop]
2023 (10–21 May): Print Co_Lab, Michaelis Galleries, UCT [featured prints from 2018 and 2023 UCT workshops]
2022 (2–4 September): Joburg Art Fair, Sandton Convention Centre [included prints from 2014 and 2018 workshops]
2015 (31 March–17 April): In Print/ In Focus, Michaelis Galleries, UCT [featured prints from 2014 workshop and photographic portraits of artists by George Hallett]
Publications
M. Pissarra (ed) (2025) Ink 24/5. Digital catalogue: ASAI
M. Pissarra & T.J. Benadè (2024) ASAI Print Access Workshops. Digital Catalogue: ASAI
M. Pissarra (ed) (2023) Access and Liminality: ASAI print access workshop. Digital catalogue: ASAI
M. Pissarra (2015) In Print/ In Focus. Cape Town: ASAI [print catalogue], 14pp.
Artists & Facilitators
List of Artists who have participated in ASAI Workshops
Artists
Jessica Bothma (2023), Khulekani Cele (2025), Lonwabo Chonco (2025), Lizette Chirrime (2014), Lionel Davis (2014, 2018), Patricia de Villiers (2014, 2018, 2023), Mbali Dhlamini (2023), Ricky Dyaloyi (2018), Garth Erasmus (2014), Jarrett Erasmus (2014),Gary Frier (2024), Gabrielle Goliath (2014), Nicola Harris (2024), Randolph Hartzenberg (2014, 2023), Allyssa Herman (2025), Fazlin Hoosain (2023), Thami Jali (2023, 2025), Thalente Khomo (2023), Sfiso ka-Mkame (2023), Hemali Khoosal (2025), Gerald Khumalo (2023), Yoliswa Khumalo (2025), Thami Kiti (2018), Paigen Kotze (2025), Tusevo Landu (2024), Warona Lelaka (2025), Zemba Luzamba (2014, 2023), Grace Mahogo (2025), Yonela Makoba (2023, 2024), Nyakallo Maleke (2023), Mthobisi Maphumulo (2023), Lehlogonolo Mashaba-Mosoabi (2023), Privy Mbanga (2024), Ncumisa Mcitwa (2023), Siwa Mgoboza (2023), Tony Mhayi (2023), Robin Moodley (2023, 2025), Kaylin Moonsamy (2023), Xolile Mtakatya (2018, 2023), Muzi Ndlela (2025), Saara Nekomba (2014), Ndikhumbule Ngqinambi (2018), Tony Nkotsi (2025), Raja Oshi (2025), Overnight Services (Abri de Swardt & Thulile Gamedze) (2023), Sophie Peters (2018, 2023 x 2, 2024), Mario Pissarra (2025), Ayesha Price (2018, 2023), Hussein Salim (2025), Sebotse Selamulela (2024), Ayla Senekal (2025), Siyabonga Sikhosana (2025), ToscaNeena (Tosca Marthinus & Neena Borrill) (2023), Joe Turpin (2025), Helena Uambembe (2023), Donovan Ward (2014, 2023 x 2, 2024), Luxolo Witvoet (2023), Manfred Zylla (2018, 2023).
Facilitators (lead facilitators & assistants)
Georgina Berens (2024), Thembinkosi Goniwe (2014), Chelsea Ingham (2023 x 2), Stephen Inggs (2014, 2018), Thabiso Kholobeng (2023), Thandiwe Kumalo (2025), Kat Martin (2024), Sbu Mvelase (2025), Khulekani Ngubane (2023), Siyabonga Ngubane (2025), Philip Raath (2018), John Roome (2023), Nathaniel Sheppard (2025), Andrea Steer (2014, 2018), Madelize van der Merwe (2023 x 2).
Writers
Anne-Marie Tully(2025), Ayanda Shabalala(2025), Cheriese Dilrajh (2025) Fay Janet Jackson(2025), Georgia Settler (2025 x2), Heidi Sincuba(2025) Julia Snowball(2023, 2025), Londiwe Mtshali(2025), Lukho Witbooi (2023), Mosa Malapo (2025), Motlatsi Khosi (2025), Mthabisi Sithole (2025), Nabeela Karim (2025), Nkgopoleng Moloi(2023, 2025), Mbusi Mzolo (2025), Naledi Mabõeë (2025), Rohini Amratlal(2025), Sange Mpambani (2025), Scott Williams (2025) Sumayya Menezes (2025), Scott Eric Williams (2023), Tara Hall(2025), Ticha Muvhuti (2023), Zainab Choonara (2025) Zenaéca Singh (2025 x2 ), Zukiswa Mbhele (2025)
