Saturday 9th August
10:30-13:30

An introduction to pamphlet binding, without using paste or glue. During this two-hour morning workshop, we’ll go from simple three-hole pamphlet sewing in paper covers, to some more advanced decorative sewing patterns in card covers. We’ll cover grain direction, simple binding and finishing techniques, and you’ll come away with several small notebooks in different styles.

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

£60. No previous experience is necessary and all equipment and materials will be provided. Please arrive five minutes before the scheduled start time.

Friday 29th August
12.30-15.00

Calling the next generation of printers! Printer’s devils were children who worked in the printing house. This is your chance to become one of them in a fun and engaging workshop with our Director, Professor Helen Smith.

You will find out how a printing house works, and get to grips with wood and metal type. By the end of our session, you will have set a line of metal type, printed a keepsake name badge and fun souvenir, and learned the basics of letterpress printing.

This workshop is for children aged 8+. We ask that children bring a drink and snack for a short break.

Sunday 31st August
10:30-12:30

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.

Sunday 17th August
10:00-13:00

Get hands on with Risograph printing! In this workshop you’ll learn your way around the analogue basics of the printer and get the chance to transform drawings and collage into two colour prints using the scanner.

The workshop will be taught by Jade Blood. Jade is an Artist and Facilitator who uses printmaking in the expanded field.

No experience is necessary! We provide paper, drawing materials and a helping hand. Please arrive five minutes before the scheduled start time.

Saturday 16th August
11:00-12:30

Join this summery workshop at Thin Ice Press to get hands on with our etching press and create a set of botanical prints.

We will be printing with leaves and botanic matter. We encourage you to bring some leaves along from your own garden to make your prints more special and personal to you (or to share with others).

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

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

Wednesday evenings 18:00-20:30 from 10 September to 15 October 2025.

If you’re looking for an in-depth introduction to letterpress printing, this course is for you. Each week, you’ll work through exercises designed to give you a thorough grounding in fundamental printing skills, a working knowledge of different presses, and an understanding of their strengths and limitations. This course will give you the necessary skills to initiate your own projects, and the confidence to troubleshoot problems when they arise.

The course is suitable for beginners and those with some experience who are looking to take their skills to the next level. It will leave you well equipped to pursue your own projects independently or as a member at Thin Ice Press, following the conclusion of the course. You will take away a portfolio of prints -- a great souvenir of the course, and a handy guide for future printing! The course is taught at Thin Ice Press: the York Centre for Print, an exceptionally well-equipped printing and printmaking studio in the heart of York.

Part one: Saturday 23 August 10:30-13:30
Part two: Saturday 30 August 10:30-13:30

Learn how to create your own two colour linocut print using the reduction method. This small group workshop will be hosted over two sessions. It is suitable for anyone who has some experience with linocut, such as our introductory workshops or Lino Club, or if you are a beginner looking for a creative challenge!

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

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