Upcoming workshops

A two-session course which will take you through all you need to know about creating and printing a beautiful single-colour linocut. Linocut is a great way of creating striking designs with strong graphic qualities. It is a great way to start learning about printmaking as once you have cut your block, it is easy to print.

No previous experience is needed for this course. Beginners are welcome, along with those who need a refresher.

A range of teas, coffee and biscuits will be provided.

A two-part course for Beginners/Intermediate printmakers that will enable you to create beautiful, sculptural collagraph prints that use texture and colour. Collagraph is a wonderful way of creating very textured prints with soft, rich colours and this course will introduce you to its strengths and possibilities. You will learn how to design and build up a collagraph plate using a range of materials. Experimentation and playing with materials is encouraged. The second session will teach you how to print your collagraph plate. You will learn how print your plate using the beautiful Rochat press. You will learn about different inking techniques, as well as making a 'blind' print.

Learn how to use vintage lead type and printing presses to print a short text. Using 1960s Adana letterpress machines you will learn how to set, lock up and print a text of your choice. No previous experience is needed for this course. Beginners are welcome, along with those who need a refresher.

This one-day course will teach you the basics of creating a repeat pattern. Yoou will learn about design elements and geometry. You will create a pattern that tessellates seamlessly and looks effective and then transfer that to a linocut. You will then learn about printing it on a surface of your choice with variations and improvisation, and exploring colour themes.

No previous experience is needed for this course. Beginners are welcome.

A tactile and immediate method of making vibrant, layered prints using simple materials. You will learn the basics of how to create gelli prints using a wide range of exciting materials and then print in multiple layers, using the translucency/opacity of different paints to create really stunning/subtle/complex visual effects using acrylic paints. Please note that we will be using handmade gelli plates that are made from animal gelatine (beef/pork).

Experience level
No previous experience is needed for this course. Beginners are welcome, as well as those who already have a gelli plate and want to learn a variety of techniques.

A two-part course taking you from planning, design, cutting, registration through to final printing of a two-colour reduction linocut.

It would be helpful if you have attended a full or half-day Linocut course or have some experience of Linocut to make the most of this course.

Course programme
Planning, design, block preparation and cutting. Accurate registration and printing first colour. Preparation for second colour. Second colour cutting and printing. Colour blends and editioning your prints.

What you will learn
Learn how to upcycle carton packaging to make beautiful prints with a range of tones and marks.

Experience level
No previous experience is needed for this course. Beginners are welcome.

Course programme
Design and transfer to packaging. How to create marks and tones, preparing the plate, inking and printing on the Rochat press.

Learn how to create beautiful handprinted birds from re-purposed TetraPak drink cartons under the guidance and tuition of artist and printmaker Emily Brooks. Suitable for both beginners and those with experience, this one-day workshop will give you the skills and confidence to continue printmaking at home.

We will provide a relaxed and nurturing atmosphere, and you will get the opportunity to work at your own pace. Our tutor will be on hand to guide you along, whatever your level of experience – even people who say they cannot draw create beautiful prints.