Upcoming workshops

A tactile and immediate method of making vibrant, layered prints using simple materials. You will learn the basics of how to create gelli prints using a wide range of exciting materials and then print in multiple layers, using the translucency/opacity of different paints to create really stunning/subtle/complex visual effects using acrylic paints. Please note that we will be using handmade gelli plates that are made from animal gelatine (beef/pork).

Experience level
No previous experience is needed for this course. Beginners are welcome, as well as those who already have a gelli plate and want to learn a variety of techniques.

What you will learn
Learn how to upcycle carton packaging to make beautiful prints with a range of tones and marks.

Experience level
No previous experience is needed for this course. Beginners are welcome.

Course programme
Design and transfer to packaging. How to create marks and tones, preparing the plate, inking and printing on the Rochat press.

Over the course of 4 weeks you start with the basics and learn how to create effective linocut designs, how to cut lino, print, do reduction prints and multiblock lino prints.

No previous experience is needed for this course. Beginners are welcome.
You will learn about the different kinds of lino, the marks you can make with your linocutting tools and a range of teas, coffee and biscuits will be provided.

You will learn about repeat patterns using tessellating shapes, creating motifs that will create effective designs. You will print with acrylic fabric paints to create washable textiles


No previous experience is needed for this course. Beginners are welcome.
Design motifs, geometry and repeating patterns. Transfer to acrylic blocks. Colour mixing and preparing fabric. Print on fabric, possibly with more than one layer of colour.

Learn how to use vintage lead type and printing presses to print a short text. Using 1960s Adana letterpress machines you will learn how to set, lock up and print a text of your choice. No previous experience is needed for this course. Beginners are welcome, along with those who need a refresher.

A one-day workshop suitable for beginners and those with a little experience, we will be working from photos or sketches of our beautiful lake district fells to create artworks to take home. Even people who say they cannot draw, create beautiful linocut prints.

We will provide a relaxed and nurturing atmosphere and you will get the opportunity to work at your own pace.

In the weeks before the workshop, we’ll be in contact by email with notes on choosing a suitable image to work from. Bringing pre-selected images and ideas will enable us to spend more time printing on the day. And if you are struggling for ideas, we can help with that too.

By the end of the workshop, you’ll have designed, cut and printed your own multiple-colour artworks to take home, which can be framed or made into cards.

Join artist & printmaker Emily Brooks for a creative festive extravaganza!

In this workshop participants will carve and and print festive designs to create unique Christmas cards, wrapping paper and gift tags.

This workshop is suitable for beginners or those with experience. All tools and materials are provided and you’ll get to take home everything you’ve made.