Workshop
Introduction to Multi-Colour Lino Cut
Learn the basics of Linocut and how to design, carve, register and print an edition of 2-colour lino prints. During this one day course you will be guided through the basics of Linocut, an enjoyable process that makes a perfect introduction to printmaking. You will learn how to transfer an image onto your lino, carve...
Botanical Summer Print Party
Be inspired by our Bluecoat Garden this Summer, using flowers and foliage to create beautiful botanical prints. Participants will begin the session by choosing from a selection of fresh wild flowers and foliage. They will then use a variety of techniques to create beautiful botanical Collagraph prints using our A3 table top relief press. Children...
Introduction to UV Screenprinting on Fabric
Learn the basics of UV screen-printing on fabric and use your own design to create a set of tote bags to take home with you. During this one day course you will learn the basics of screen printing, including learning about the materials used and processes involved in creating a UV exposed screen. After preparing...
Coptic Stitch Bookbinding
Learn how to create a handmade book from scratch and bind it using Coptic stitching. Coptic stitch bookbinding (also called Coptic bookbinding) is a way of binding pages of a book together without the use of glue or staples. Like other types of hand binding, its origins are ancient. A Coptic stitch is a type...
Japanese Stab Stitch Bookbinding
Create a set of beautiful hand bound books using 3 traditional Japanese stitching techniques. ‘Japanese bookbinding or ‘Stab Binding’ is an ancient form of bookbinding that is beautiful, easy for beginners and endlessly customisable. The basic Japanese version of stab binding is called Yotsume Toji, which roughly translates to “four holes”. This is because the...
Introduction to Copper Sulphate Etching
Learn the basics of etching, one of the oldest & most unique printmaking processes, at the historical Bluecoat Print Studios. During this one day course you will learn the basics of copper sulphate etching, including learning about the history, tools & materials of etching and the chemical processes involved in creating a copper sulphate etched...
Introduction to UV Screen Printing
Learn the basics of UV screen-printing, a popular & versatile printing process that can be used on fabric & paper. During this one day course you will learn the basics of screen printing, including learning about the materials used and processes involved in creating a UV exposed screen. After preparing and exposing your own screen,...
Printmaking for Beginners
This 3 week evening course is a perfect taster session into 3 different print techniques; monoprint, linocut & drypoint etching. You’ll learn the basics of all 3 techniques and create prints using each technique. The course is designed for beginners who would like an introduction to printmaking and those who would like a taster of...
Under the Apple Tree: A Creative Workshop with Storytelling
An art-making workshop and storytelling performance for the whole family. Starring acclaimed performer Gav Cross and inspired by the work of Blue Room artist Alfred Beesley. “The apples are in the soil. They come up and grow big like sunflowers”, Alfred Beesley. Bring along the family and have a go at making your own strange...
Earth Day Print Party
At this special Earth Day print party, participants will be upcycling their old clothes with printmaking. Participants will be able to choose from a variety of fun designs based around the themes of recycling, upcycling and reducing waste. Children will be able to pull the screens themselves with a facilitator supervising if they choose to,...