Sunday 30th March
11:00-13:30

Worried you’ll make mistakes if you try learning letterpress? This lively workshop with our Director, Helen Smith, shows that error has always been a part of printing. You’ll explore some fascinating examples of where early printers got things wrong, and get hands on with metal type to find out where mistakes come from and what they can tell us.

Saturday 10th May
10:30-14:30

Join us for a half-day linocut workshop where you’ll explore the art of relief printing and develop your personal style in a fun, supportive environment. This small group session is perfect for anyone looking to try a new medium or build their printmaking skills.

The workshop will be led by Izzy Williamson, a York based printmaker specialising linocut.

We will provide all equipment, step-by-step instructions, support and a variety of materials will be provided to spark initial ideas.

Please arrive five minutes before the scheduled start time. You are welcome to bring your own food or enjoy one of the many cafes York has to offer during a lunch break.

Saturday 5th April
11:00-13:00

Get to grips with the basics of letterpress printing in this introductory workshop. In this two-hour session, you will get the chance to set a line of metal type, see what it means to lock up a forme, and try your hand printing with a tabletop Adana press. All materials will be supplied, and you will go home with copies of your own hand-printed postcard.

The workshop will be taught by Phil Treble of Muttons & Nuts.

No previous experience is necessary and all equipment and materials will be provided. Please arrive five minutes before the scheduled start time.

Saturday 19th April
11:00-14:00

Learn how to carve and print your very own linocut. In this workshop you will learn how to transfer your design onto a block, see demonstrations of carving tips and techniques, and discover how to make beautiful prints. You'll get to practise each stage and can choose to come up with your own design or select one from our samples. We'll experiment with colours, inking, and you'll finish the workshop with a unique souvenir and a passion for print!

The workshop will be led by Izzy Williamson, a York based printmaker specialising linocut.

No experience is necessary: we will provide equipment, step-by-step instructions and support. Please arrive five minutes before the scheduled start time.

Sunday 27th April
11:00-15:00

Design, carve and print your own original repeat pattern.

In this workshop, you will learn how to create a seamless pattern design and translate it into a linocut fit for printing. You’ll come away with prints on paper ideal for endpapers, scrapbooking, gift wrapping and more!

The workshop will be led by Izzy Williamson, a York based printmaker specialising linocut.

We will provide all equipment, step-by-step instructions and a helping hand. Please arrive five minutes before the scheduled start time.

Thursday 3rd April
18:00-20:00

Come along to our fun evening workshop to print a one-of-a-kind poster using wood type. During the evening, you'll learn about York's fascinating history of wood type manufacture and type specimens, as well as the basics of poster printing and design. We'll experiment with colours and hand inking. You'll finish the evening with a unique souvenir and a passion for print.

The workshop will be taught by Phil Treble of Muttons & Nuts.

No experience is necessary: we will provide step-by-step instructions and support. Please arrive five minutes before the scheduled start time.