Photo Book & Independent Publishing Workshop
From Zines to Monographs
Žagarė, Lithuania
4 days | June 30 - July 4, 2026
Led by Andrew Miksys
This four-day workshop explores the process of transforming photographic projects into books — from DIY zines to independently published monographs. Participants will learn editing, sequencing, book design, printing, binding, and strategies for publishing and distribution.
Topics include
• editing and sequencing a photographic project
• designing and producing a book dummy
• understanding the differences between zines, artist books, and photobook monographs
• printing techniques, from laser and risograph to CMYK offset
• binding methods and book structures
• crowdfunding and grant opportunities
• distribution channels, book fairs, and independent publishing networks
Workshop Leaders
Andrew Miksys
Photographer and publisher based in Lithuania. Miksys is the founder of ARÖK Books and the author of several self-published titles including DISKO, TULIPS, and BAXT. His work has been exhibited internationally and his books are widely collected within the photobook community.
Lina Ozerkina & Joseph Miceli
Lina Ozerkina and Joeseph Miceli are designers and publishers at Friends Make Books based in Torino, Italy. They specialize in small-edition book production - from concept and design through to printing and binding. Joseph is also an expert in custom lettering and hand painted signs at his studio Letterista.
Visvaldas Morkevičius
Lithuanian photographer whose work explores themes of youth culture, nightlife, and contemporary identity. In 2015 he self-published his first monograph Public Secrets, followed by several issues of his Portraitzine series, including Remigijus (2017) and Gintas K. (2020).
Guest Contributors
Throughout the workshop, guest contributors from Lithuania and Latvia will present their publishing projects in public evening talks and participate in critiques with students during the day.
FROM LATVIA
Anna Volkova & Vladimirs Svetlovs
The team behind Talka Books in Riga, Latvia - www.talka.lv
Arnis Balčus
Editor-in-chief of FK Magazine and director of Riga Photomonth - www.balcus.lv / www.fkmagazine.lv
Georgs Avetisyan
Latvian-Armenian photographer and publisher - www.georgeavetisyan.com / www.mildabooks.com
Vika Eksta
Artist and educator working with photography and artist books - www.vikaeksta.com
FROM LITHUANIA
Visvaldas Morkevičius
Photographer and author of the monograph Public Secrets and the Portraitzine series - www.visvaldas.com
Valentinas Odnoviunas
Photographer and author of Surveillance: A Typology of Oppression - www.odnoviun.com
Pavelas Šalaikiskis
Photographer currently developing the book project Raised by Worms - www.pavelassalaikiskis.com
Price: €180 workshop fee + €84 for 4 nights accommodation at the Žagarė’s Palace• + group dinners provided in the evening.
*Participants can also arrange their own accommodation, but the Palace is a very good option. The rooms will be shared by 2 or more participants, with common kitchen areas, and bathrooms. See photo gallery below. The rooms are very nice and there is a large library that will also be available to workshop participants with tables and WIFI.
