MAKE BETTER PRINTS
FINE ART PRINTING
Join PrintMaker Studio and Chromalink for this workshop as part of the 2025 Capture Photography Festival!
Image courtesy of Goran Basarić
Fine Art Printing: Technology, Materials, and Myths to Debunk
ABOUT
What makes a fine art print truly fine art? Join us for a deep dive into the printing process, materials, and common misconceptions. Fine art printing isn’t just about output—it’s about faithfully translating your artistic vision, preserving integrity, and ensuring longevity.
What You’ll Learn:
Print resolution, pigments & paper quality
Why fine art inkjet printing outperforms other methods
ICC color profiles for true color accuracy
Presentation methods & decision-making in your art practice
Q & A
Discover what separates museum-quality prints from mass-produced copies!
DETAILS
Date: Sunday, April 13, 2025
Time: 2pm - 4pm
Location: PrintMaker Studio, 881 East Hastings, Vancouver
Cost: FREE with RSVP (Seating is limited)
INSTRUCTORS
John Goldsmith — printmaker-studio.com
John Goldsmith is an artist, fine art printer, and gallery director. He founded PrintMaker Studio, a Canson Infinity Certified Print Lab, specializing in fine art printing, custom framing, and finishing. As Director of Gallery 881, he fosters contemporary lens-based art. His photography has been exhibited at Capture Photography Festival, Format Festival, and Head On Photo Festival. With a Master’s in Physical Chemistry, he began his art practice in Chicago’s Hull House. He co-created SlideNight and won a 2016 public art award on the Canada Line. In 2020, he launched PrintMaker Studio in Vancouver, Canada.
Haris Hasimbegovic — chromalink.com
Haris Hasimbegovic, founder of Chromalink, has been providing colour management advice, training, and lectures for over 25 years. He has worked with acclaimed artists and industry leaders, earning a trusted reputation for his expertise in colour management. Haris has transitioned from grappling with colour inconsistencies to mastering and teaching the art of colour calibration. As a recognized Colour Management Consultant – certified by X-Rite, Apple, and Xerox – Haris brings a wealth of knowledge and an approachable teaching style that makes colour management accessible to all.
The workshop is free but seating is limited. Please register below before we reach capacity! For those interested in a more intensive semi-private workshop (limited to only 4 students), visit us at Learn the Craft of Fine Art Digital Printing Workshop by PrintMaker Studio and Chromalink.
FREE WORKSHOP REGISTRATION
SPONSORS
We are grateful to our sponsors Gallery 881, Chromalink, and PrintMaker Studio, a Canson Certified Print Lab. The Certified Print Labs are a network of ‘best in class’ studios and boutique labs based around the world. All the partners have completed a technical evaluation and offer the best print quality on Canson Infinity papers, combined with excellent service. All the partners offer professional fine art & photo printing, however, some also offer art reproduction services for artists and printmakers, looking to create limited edition prints on Canson Infinity or ARCHES digital fine art papers. These studios use high-end capture devices and the correct lighting to faithfully reproduce the original artwork. The network offers services for photographers, printmakers & artists looking for excellent quality and service.
