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
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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Friday 16th May
7pm-9pm
Print and sew workshop
Make your own bunting!
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A two part creative experience where you can print and sew your own bunting with Bristol Printroom and Creative Space! Learn how to print from beautiful pressed botanicals, capturing their intricate shapes and textures. You'll have time to experiment with the medium, playing with colour and composition. You'll then learn how to print onto pre-cut fabric pieces using a printing press.
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The following week, you will head up to Creative Space where you will sew your fabric pieces together to make a string of colourful, summery bunting. You'll learn how to thread a sewing machine and use it to sew your printed pieces to bunting tape. You'll finish up with a professional quality string of fabulous, colourful bunting to display all summer!
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Printing sessions
Thursday 24th July, 10am-1pm & 2pm-5pm
Bristol Printroom, BS5 6RN
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Sewing session
Thursday 31st July, 10am-1pm
Creative Space, BS16 5HD
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Make your own
ink stamp
A workshop for adults and young people alike! Learn the art of linocut with bristol print room make your own linocut ink stamp and use it to print greetings cards, stickers and make badges!
You'll learn all the basics of linocut with this fun workshop. You'll be able to take your creations home with you and continue to print with your stamp for as long as you like!
Anyone looking for a creative summer workshop to spend time with family and friends will love this activity. No previous experience is needed.
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Tuesday 5th August
10am-12:30pm
£30, 11yrs+
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.
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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 19th September
4:30-6pm & 6:30-8pm
Adult & child £26/Adult £18/Additional child £8
Gelliplate Printing
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.
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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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Thursday 16th October
7pm-9pm
Adult & child £69/Adult £45
Linoprinting for all
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​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. £35-£50
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Friday 17th October
7pm-9pm
Adult & teen tickets available
