Landscapes in stone. Litography

Landscapes in Stone: From Olot to Miró
Dates: 17 – 21 February 2026 (16 to 22 counting flights)
Organizers: Escola d’Art d’Olot and Escola Llotja (host)
Participants: Escola d’Art d’Olot, Escola Llotja and two more schools (to be confirmed)

Concept
The BIP Lithography programme connects the landscape of the Olot and the works of Joan Miró, with the artistic practice of lithography.

On the other side, students will explore the works of Joan Miró, one of the most important alumni of Llotja. Miró created lithographs during his career, exploring colour, abstraction, and poetic imagery.

Inspired by this history, participants will reinterpret the landscapes of Olot or the works of Miró using lithographic techniques in a workshop led by the artist Raquel Ro.

The programme combines cultural visits, teamwork, and practical printmaking, encouraging artistic collaboration between students from different countries.

Programme

Tuesday 17/02/2026 – Visit to Olot
Brief visit to the Olot School of Art and visit to the Garrotxa Volcanic Zone Natural Park with a nature illustration workshop led by illustrator Alba Azaola.

Wednesday 18/02/2026 – Visit to Fundació Miró
Students will explore Miró’s works and his experimentation with lithography, gaining an understanding of how he utilized the technique to push artistic boundaries. Afternoon: Llotja visit and class with Brera teacher Marina Falco.

19/02/2026 – 20/02/2026 – Lithography Workshop at Escola Llotja
Intensive workshop directed by Raquel Ro. Students will work in groups using the three large lithography presses available at Llotja. Each group will share one big stone to create their projects. Techniques to be explored: Photocopy transferPencil drawing on stoneChiné collé. Each student will design postcards inspired by Olot’s landscapes or Joan Miro’s works. They can print several copies of their postcards, keep their own, and also exchange them with other participants, creating a shared artistic collection.

20/02 – morning – optional visit to Park Güell with Wicker BIP program

Saturday 21/02/2026 – Final Exhibition at …
Public presentation of the postcards and works produced during the programme. The exhibition will be open to the academic community and general visitors.

Outcomes
Participants will gain knowledge of the artistic heritage of Olot and its connection to Llotja, discover the lithographic work of Joan Miró, learn practical techniques, and create both individual and group works. The programme will finish with a final exhibition and a postcard exchange, showing the international and collaborative spirit of this BIP.

Imatge destacada: Derrière le miroir; 1964. Litography