Introduction to Printmaking Workshops 2025

Introduction to Printmaking Workshops with Printshare 

Feeling inspired to try out printmaking?

Our series of workshops will introduce you to a range of printmaking techniques to get you started. 

2025 offers 4 workshops in different printmaking techniques.  All workshops take place in Printshare Studio & Gallery in the centre of Ulverston, and are taught by our members in a friendly and relaxed environment. These workshops are suitable for any level of experience, from beginners to those wanting to try their hand at a new printmaking technique! You can choose to do a single or multiple workshops, or the whole course.

We are not-for-profit and all proceeds from workshops and activities will support us to run and develop the studio, gallery, equipment and facilities for for everyone accessing the studio, workshops and courses.

Costs: £60 for full day workshops / £30 for half day workshop.

(Concessions available upon request for students and people on a low income)

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EARLY BIRD COURSE DISCOUNT!

We are offering a 20% discount on the whole Introduction to Printmaking Course (all 4 workshops), only until 20th April. Please see details of how to redeem this offer at the bottom of the page.

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Linocut Workshop

Saturday 10th May 2025, 10am - 3pm, £60

with Claudia Long & Claire Waller

Linocut is a relief printmaking technique where a design is cut into a linoleum surface with sharp knives, chisels and gouges. You’ll have the opportunity to create and transfer a design, cut and ink your plate to create a series of prints. You can also experiment with Chine Collé, learning how to use fine papers to bring colour and texture into your prints.

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Geli plate Workshop

Saturday 31st May 2025, 10am - 12pm, £30

With Jess Levine

This workshop enables participants to make one off, abstract prints without the use of a press. Using a geli plate, acrylic paint and a selection of natural and manmade materials, the technique encourages a loose and painterly approach with unexpected results.

The geli plate is inked up with acrylic paint on to which textures are laid. Printing the negative space where paint is exposed, and then removing the textured items to print the impressions left in wet paint gives immediate and exciting layers and depths. Adding different colours and textures allows participants to discover spontaneity and playfulness.

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Drypoint with Chine Collé Workshop

Saturday 7th June 2025, 10am - 3pm, £60

With Vicky Peake

Drypoint is an intaglio printmaking technique, where lines and textures are incised into a plate creating a burr that captures the ink to make a soft velvety line. Colour can be added to the plate using fine coloured papers, a technique known as Chine Colle. Using clear drypoint plastic, you’ll experiment with mark making, using a range of tools and techniques and learn how to prepare a plate, transfer an image, soak paper and ink and wipe your plate to create a unique series of prints.

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Collagraph Workshop

Saturday 21st June 2025, 10am - 3pm, £60

With Clare Dent

Collagraph is a textural printmaking technique where collaged materials are applied to a cardboard plate. You will have the chance to experiment with a variety of everyday materials, textures and colours to create at least one plate. You will then learn how to ink and wipe the plate and soak paper to create a series of interesting and detailed prints.

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Extra info

• Materials and refreshments will be provided.

• Concessions available upon request for students and people on a low income.

• Please note the venue has uneven floor and stairs. Please get in touch if you have any questions about accessibility or anything else! printsharelakes@gmail.com

  
  

Please bring:

• An apron or old clothes you don’t mind getting ink on

• A packed lunch (for full day workshops)

• You might like to prepare an image or drawing to inspire your prints

• Your creativity!

  
  

Thanks for supporting Printshare! Proceeds from this workshop will support us to develop the Printshare Studio & Gallery for everyone accessing the studio, workshops and courses.

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EARLY BIRD COURSE DISCOUNT!

We are offering a 20% discount on the whole Introduction to Printmaking Course (all 4 workshops), only until 20th April. 

To use this offer, on the booking page add a place on all the events to your order, select ‘Checkout’. 

On the next page click ‘Add coupon code’, type in code SPRING2025, and click ‘Apply’. 

This should reduce the price from £210 to £168.

Any issues please get in touch.

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