Printing & Papercraft
Make fabulous original artworks for your home and try your hand at linoprinting, screenprinting, batik or etching at our studio in Staple Hill. Come long to a family class or drop the kids off at one of our Art Clubs during the holidays. Find more activities for children and the family on our Kids & Family Page here
origami christmas trees
Join Rosie and Karin from Mindful Craft Bristol for a couple of hours of festive calm and creativity - and make a set of 6 trees to decorate your home or to gift this Christmas. We will take you step by step through the mindful origami process. This workshop is perfect for beginners and those who already love paper folding! We will provide a range of beautiful quality papers. Spaces are limited & tickets are £30. ​
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Wednesday 11th December
7pm-9pm
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Email mindfulcraftbristol@outlook.com to book
Christmas
stocking printing
Looking for a fun Christmas crafting activity to do with the family? This relief printing workshop will see you both tapping into your creativity and getting your hands messy. It is a wonderful way of spending quality crafting time with your loved ones to get in the Christmas spirit together. Everyone will take home their very own printed Christmas stocking / gift pouch ready for Christmas Eve!
​ Suitable for children from 6yrs old.
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Saturday 21st December
10am-12pm
£30 adult/£20 child
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Linoprinting for all
​In this workshop, you will learn the delightful art of lino printing under the expert guidance of talented artist and tutor, Kate. You'll have the opportunity to create your own stunning printwork using top-quality resources and materials. No prior experience is needed, making it perfect for a fun and creative experience. The perfect opportunity to relax and take time for yourself to explore the world of printmaking. Suitable for teens from 12yrs.
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Friday 10th January 2025
7pm-9pm
Adult & teen and adult only tickets available
£50-£75
Paper stencil
screen printing
Join us for a vibrant screen printing class, where you will immerse yourself in the art of creating multiple images in a fun and dynamic workshop. Discover the techniques of screen printing under the guidance of Emma, a seasoned multi-media artist with 30 years of teaching experience.
No prior experience in screen printing is necessary, as Emma will guide you every step of the way. The class is designed to be inclusive and supportive, ensuring that you feel encouraged to explore your artistic abilities in a relaxed and friendly environment. £45
Saturday 25th January
10am-1pm
Monoprinting with Gelliplates
Gelliplate printing is a vibrant, effective - and quick- printing technique. Want to have a go at making printed artwork but not sure where to begin? This fun and simple printing approach is a great place to start!
Gelliplate printing is a type of mono printing, where you use gelatin-like plates and colourful inks to create beautiful designs.
You will roll the ink out onto the plate, before placing stencils or objects over it and then printing onto a surface. It's fun, soothing and makes totally unique artwork. Just watch and see what you create!
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Friday 7th February 2025
7pm-9pm
Adult £50/Adult & child £75 (12yrs+)
pool batik
taster workshop
​In this exciting pool batik taster session workshop, you will learn the art of creating batik patterns on a fabric square that you can take home with you. Dive into the world of batik as you discover how to use hot wax and colourful dyes to produce intricate designs in a fun and supportive environment. Experienced tutor Emma will guide you through the process, ensuring that you feel confident and inspired throughout the activity and leave with a unique cloth piece for your art collection. £45
Sunday 23rd February
10am-1pm
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lego printing
Who doesn't love Lego? Well now you can use Lego Dots to create your own artwork using inks and a printing press! This is a fantastic, playful experience that is a perfect introduction to printmaking for children and adults alike.
This experience includes all materials and you can even print your own little paper bag to take all your printwork away with you.
A gentle, inventive activity that you can settle into alongside your friends or little ones. Create individualised artwork to take away with you.
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Friday 7th March 2025
6pm-8pm
Child £20/Adult & child £28/additional child £10
Explore Etching
Come along to a relaxed workshop at Creative Space where you can master some new skills. Learn how create artwork using a method called drypoint etching and get to grips with a traditional printing press.
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In drypoint etching, a design is drawn or scratched on a plate with a sharp needle-like instrument, inked up by hand and then run through a printing press- making each print truly one-of-a-kind. £50
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Thursday 27th March 2025
7pm-9pm