Printmaking Courses

Carousel delivers a variety of visual arts and printmaking workshops in our warm, bright, inclusive and fully equipped space in Exchange Place Studios, Castlegate, Sheffield.

Book onto a course below or contact us print@carouselprintstudio.com to book 1:1 lessons or bespoke outreach workshops.

Experimental Linocut
Apr
5

Experimental Linocut

If you like to experiment with your printmaking, develop new techniques and are open to surprises within your prints, come along and join Sarah Godfrey on this ‘different’ printmaking day.

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Letterpress printmaking
Apr
12

Letterpress printmaking

The workshop will enable participants to typeset and print, using the Adana press and to make concertina books.

Basic letterpress printing will be explained in the context of fine art practice and the genre of artists’ books.

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Intro to Photo Screenprinting
May
3

Intro to Photo Screenprinting

An introduction to photo screen printing, learn how to coat and expose a screen and print your own two layer design on paper.

This is aimed at beginners who would like to try out this process, as well as those who are refreshing their skills. It is perfect for printmakers who would like to become a member of Carousel Print Studio and use the screen printing facilities.

Joe McDonnell will show you how to create a colour fountain background then over print with a detailed photo layer.

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Cyanotype Printmaking
May
10

Cyanotype Printmaking

Cyanotype is one of the oldest photographic processes, using sunlight to produce beautiful and delicate blue images. Although a simple process it allows users to think in more, conceptual ways that allow more complex work to develop

In this workshop participants will learn how to coat materials for exposure, how the process works, and a variety of different processes within the main process, including the toning of images.

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Drawn Monotype with Stencil and Relief Printmaking
May
24

Drawn Monotype with Stencil and Relief Printmaking

One off prints are created by marking into or layering 2 D objects and surfaces directly onto inked plates. The plate can be repeatedly worked on and inked in different ways to create unique artworks.

Ideal for anyone with an interest, no prior printmaking experience required. Create a series of one off colourful prints to take home.

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Intaglio with Chine Colle
Mar
22

Intaglio with Chine Colle

Participants will create a series of prints on paper using the same plate, developed with intglio dypoint with some collagraph, and chine colle. Led by experienced printmaker Joanna Allen, she will guide you through and introduce you to these printmaking techniques over the day course.

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Gelli Plate Printmaking
Mar
1

Gelli Plate Printmaking

Discover the unlimited potential of Gelli Plates. By applying a layer of ink or paint onto the plate, you can transfer your designs onto paper with remarkable ease.

Experiment with different colors, textures, and mark-making tools to create unique and unpredictable results.

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Book Binding
Feb
22

Book Binding

Come and make your own sketchbook, using traditional bookbinding techniques. We will fold, sew, cut and cover to produce a really useful little book, which will hopefully inspire you to draw/fill with ideas/bind more books!

Our experienced bookmaker and teacher Heather will guide you through the process, in the warm and fully equipped space at Carousel Print Studio.

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Tetra Pak Printing
Feb
1

Tetra Pak Printing

In this engaging and interactive workshop, you'll dive headfirst into the captivating world of Tetra Pak printing.

This innovative technique not only ignites your creativity but also champions sustainability by repurposing recycled materials into remarkable works of art.

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Print Wooden Christmas Decorations
Dec
7

Print Wooden Christmas Decorations

Using the professional quality equipment and materials at Carousel Print Studio, you will learn how to use our small lino printing press and leave with your own unique heirloom festive decorations.

This is an easy, fun short course suitable for total beginners. Book with a friend for a fun pre- Christmas treat.

Drawing skills are not necessary to enjoy this workshop, have fun layering pattern and colour for great decorative effects.

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Photo Screenprinting on Fabric - Totes/T-shirts
Nov
30

Photo Screenprinting on Fabric - Totes/T-shirts

Join this introductory course, learning the creative and enjoyable process of photo screen printing. This is aimed at beginners who would like to try out this process.

You will be taken step by step through coating a screen, exposing a single layer image with the exposure unit, developing it in the washout room and then printing with the image onto a tote bag.

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Monotype Christmas Cards
Nov
13

Monotype Christmas Cards

One off prints are created by marking into or layering 2 D objects and surfaces directly onto inked plates. The plate can be repeatedly worked on and inked in different ways to create unique artworks.

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Letterpress printmaking
Nov
9

Letterpress printmaking

The workshop will enable participants to typeset and print, using the Adana press and to make concertina books.

Basic letterpress printing will be explained in the context of fine art practice and the genre of artists’ books.

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Intro to Photo Screenprinting
Oct
19

Intro to Photo Screenprinting

An introduction to photo screen printing, learn how to coat and expose a screen and print your own design on paper.

Join this introductory course, learning the creative and enjoyable process of photo screen printing.

This is aimed at beginners who would like to try out this process, as well as those who are refreshing their skills. It is perfect for printmakers who would like to become a member of Carousel Print Studio and use the screen printing facilities.

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Monotype Printmaking
Sept
28

Monotype Printmaking

One off prints are created by marking into or layering 2 D objects and surfaces directly onto inked plates. The plate can be repeatedly worked on and inked in different ways to create unique artworks.

Ideal for anyone with an interest, no prior printmaking experience required. Create a series of one off colourful prints to take home.

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Carborundum Printmaking
Sept
21

Carborundum Printmaking

Carborundum is a grit which can either be mixed with glue and painted onto the surface of the printmaking plate, or sprinkled directly onto the glued surface. Carborundum can be either fine, medium or rough, meaning the possibilities for texture and tone are endless.

The carborundum creates a texture on the plate which holds the ink that can be printed from. The process can create strong contrasts as well as subtle textures.

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Intaglio Etching with Copper Sulphate
Sept
14

Intaglio Etching with Copper Sulphate

Create original etchings using modern, non-toxic methods to reproduce a traditional printmaking process that dates back to the 16th century.

Learn how zinc can be prepared, treated and worked to reproduce fine detailed line work prints with a unique quality and aesthetic.

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Tetra Pak Printing Taster
Sept
11

Tetra Pak Printing Taster

In this engaging and interactive taster workshop, you'll dive headfirst into the captivating world of Tetra Pak printing.

This innovative technique not only ignites your creativity but also champions sustainability by repurposing recycled materials into remarkable works of art.

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Stencil Screen print Taster
Aug
7

Stencil Screen print Taster

Embark on an exploration of the dynamic realm of stencil screen printing with our specialised taster workshop tailored for beginners.

We will look at making simple paper stencils and colour to create a striking design.

Whether you are entirely new to this technique or seeking to refine your abilities, our workshop guarantees an engaging immersion into the art of multicolor stencil screen printing.

Ideal for anyone with an interest, no prior printmaking experience required. Create unique colourful prints to take home.

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Book Binding
Aug
3

Book Binding

Come and make your own sketchbook, using traditional bookbinding techniques. We will fold, sew, cut and cover to produce a really useful little book, which will hopefully inspire you to draw/fill with ideas/bind more books!

Our experienced bookmaker and teacher Heather will guide you through the process, in the warm and fully equipped space at Carousel Print Studio.

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Intro to Photo Screenprinting (Fabric)
Jul
27

Intro to Photo Screenprinting (Fabric)

Join this introductory course, learning the creative and enjoyable process of photo screen printing. This is aimed at beginners who would like to try out this process.

You will be taken step by step through coating a screen, exposing a single layer image with the exposure unit, developing it in the washout room and then printing with the image onto a tote bag.

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Cyanotype Printmaking
Jul
20

Cyanotype Printmaking

Cyanotype is one of the oldest photographic processes, using sunlight to produce beautiful and delicate blue images. Although a simple process it allows users to think in more, conceptual ways that allow more complex work to develop

In this workshop participants will learn how to coat materials for exposure, how the process works, and a variety of different processes within the main process, including the toning of images.

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Bespoke Group Workshops

We also offer bespoke workshops for community groups, organisations and individual 1:1 sessions. Please email us at print@carouselprintstudio.com for more information.  You can also sign up to our mailing list