Printmaking at the Shed!

We have an A3 desktop pooky press for printmaking at the shed. It is suitable for Lino printing, mono-printing and other relief printing. You can print up to size A3 or smaller on the press.

this is the first time we have offered print making courses so if there is a time/day that would work better for you or a particular skill you would like to learn that isn't listed please get in touch using the contact form and let us know.

Course 1: Botanical Print making
In this course we will explore all things botanical when it comes to printing. We will explore a variety of image making techniques over a 2 week course including printing from nature, printing from blocks, carving your own lino block. We'll cover the basics of how to create an abstracted image from your sketches or photos or images from books/magazines.

This will be a fun time of experimenting and learning the basics of printmaking.

Thurs evenings 7pm - 9pm:

19 Sept & 26 Sept

17 & 24 Oct

cost for the course (2 sessions): £30
shed member price: £20 for members

cost for courses (2 sessions): £30
shed member price: £20 for members

Course 2: Lino printing induction
If you want to refresh your skills at cutting and printing lino prints, or a new learner who wants to experiment then this course is for you. We will practice printing blocks and also practice carving our own designs and printing on paper and fabric using the pooky desktop press.

This will be a fun time of experimenting and learning the basics of printmaking. This course will be required for beginners members before they can use the press unsupervised during drop in days.

Thurs evenings 7pm - 9pm:

16 & 23 Jan 2025

Course 3: Lino printing drop in
If you are an experience printer or have done the induction course we will be hosting drop in print sessions where you can use the press and share your knowledge/learn from others interested in printmaking.

Check the course calendar. Drop in sessions are for shed members only. No cost except for materials used. Dates are TBC so do send us a message to check in on dates.

If you haven’t printed before then you’ll need to do the Lino induction course before doing drop in

Oct 2024 course now full waiting list only

Course 4: Print your own festive cards & wrapping paper
Join us for this fun and festive evening using lino and direct printing to create festive cards & transform and re-use plain brown shipping paper into festive wrapping paper.

Suitable for those with printing experience and beginners as well.

Thurs 5 Dec
7pm-9pm

Sorry Sold Out, please join the waiting list for future

cost: £20
shed member price: pay what you can suggested donation £10