Walzstipendium
Learning Letterpress on the Move—Apply Now!
If you’re passionate about the traditional crafts of letterpress printing, typesetting, and typecasting, this opportunity is for you! The Verein für die Schwarze Kunst e.V. is once again opening applications for the unique Walzstipendium—a traveling fellowship that brings the age-old practices of the Black Art into the hands of a new generation.
In 2026, the Walz program enters its ninth edition, offering six placements in over 20 workshops across Germany and beyond. Participants spend two months immersed in artisanal print culture, learning directly from experienced professionals and developing personal projects. Four of the six placements are reserved as scholarships for individuals under 30, each supported with a €1,000 stipend.
The scholarship doesn’t require two continuous months but should be completed within six months. A total of 40 working days—at least five hours each—must be documented across a minimum of three different workshops. Who Should Apply? Anyone with a strong interest in letterpress, typesetting, or traditional book arts is welcome to apply! Applications are due by August 17, 2025.
Whether you’re just beginning or looking to deepen your practice, the Walzstipendium offers a hands-on, community-driven way to engage with the living history of print!
Further information here.
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