Date: Monday 2nd and Tuesday 3rd June Time(s): 10am - 4pm both days Tutor: Jeremy Speck Experience: Some knowledge of both printmaking techniques is desirable, but not essential. On this two-day course you will explore how to combine the two printmaking mediums to add texture and more varied mark-making to your prints. On day one we will concentrate on producing linocut images, whether they are merely textures or near completed images, which we will use on day two to construct our screenprint. The focus of the two-days will be upon experimentation and exploring the variety of mark-making possible when working with both mediums.

How do you evoke a sense of movement in a linocut printed image? During this workshop you'll be producing one colour linocuts that capture movement. Drawing inspiration from the Grosvenor School and the Vorticists in particular, this workshop will focus on creating images that communicate a sense of motion. You will explore how drawing, collage and stencilling techniques can be used to develop compositional ideas. Once you have a design you're happy with, you'll be shown how to transfer your image to lino. Then, you'll be guided through the cutting, inking and printing stages, and consider how certain cut marks, colour choices and ways of inking can help to enhance the visual impact of your idea. You'll have the opportunity to see how using a Victorian printing press creates a different quality of print to the results achieved when printing by hand. By the end of the workshop, you will have made an exciting new A5 linocut print and a head full of ideas of what you could print next!

This workshop is your gateway into the rich and tactile world of letterpress printing. Over the course of the session, you'll get hands-on with our traditional printing presses and explore the creative possibilities of working with wooden type. You'll learn how to set basic type, ink up your design, and pull your own prints using our studio equipment. Whether you're drawn to bold graphic layouts, playful typography, or simply curious about the mechanics of this historic process, this workshop will give you the skills and confidence to start creating your own striking letterpress prints. Perfect for beginners and anyone wanting to explore a new way of working with text and design.

Join us for a hands-on, one-day workshop that opens the door to the enchanting world of letterpress printing. Led by talented artist and experienced printmaker Jeremy Speck, this session offers a welcoming and creative introduction to the traditional craft of letterpress. You'll learn how to work with wooden type, set your own text by hand, and operate our vintage presses to create bold, graphic prints. As you explore the creative process, Jeremy will guide you through the steps while encouraging playful experimentation with layout and design. By the end of the day, you'll walk away with a small collection of your own unique letterpress prints and a solid understanding of how to use the studio's presses. Perfect for beginners, design enthusiasts, and anyone curious about typography and printmaking techniques.

Discover the vibrant world of screenprinting in this fun and accessible introductory workshop. Perfect for beginners, this one-day session focuses on using simple cut-paper stencils and layering translucent colours to create bold, eye-catching prints. You'll be working with water-based inks, which are quick-drying, easy to use, and ideal for experimenting with colour overlays and composition. This is a great opportunity to get hands-on with the screenprinting process, explore its creative possibilities, and build your confidence in a relaxed, supportive environment. Whether you're new to printmaking or looking to refresh your skills, this workshop serves as the perfect foundation before joining one of our longer 5-week afternoon or evening courses—or diving deeper in a weekend screenprint intensive.