Our Autumn Classes and Workshops are now available to book via our website or by contacting us via email
Classes 2025
All classes are held at the workshop studio with parking nearby and taught by experienced and qualified printmakers. We are open to beginners as well as artists with previous experience.
To find out more about our tutors Jo-Anne and Bill please visit their member’s pages:
Jo-Anne Mcallister Bill Chambers
Reduction Linocut
Reduction Linocut
Tuesdays 7 – 9pm 16th / 23rd / 30th Sept. 7th / 14th / 21st Oct.
Learn the art of linocut using the reduction method. This is the process of cutting and printing in stages from the same block to produce an edition of multi-coloured original prints. Over this 6 week course you will explore techniques for transferring images to the block, the traditional art of cutting, learning how to mix inks and use the rollers and presses at CPW.
For more information please contact us
Fee: £150 (10% off for members)
Tutor: Bill Chambers
Etching Aluminium and Zinc with Copper Sulphate
Etching Aluminium and Zinc with Copper Sulphate
Tuesdays 1 pm – 3 pm Sept. 16th / 23rd / 30th Oct. 7th
Etching with copper sulphate is a safe form of etching that may be done from home. The course will look at the different ways that zinc and aluminium may be etched in blue copper sulphate solution – zinc being ideal for fine linier work and aluminium for rich tonal aquatints.
For people with some experience of etching who wish to explore this colourful and rewarding process.
For more information please contact us
Fee: £120 (10% off for members)
Tutor: Bill Chambers
Mono-type with Stencils
Mono-type with Stencils
Saturday 10am – 4 pm 4th Oct.
No other process rivals Mono-type printmaking for its directness and simplicity. This experimental workshop will explore how stencils, leaves and feathers can be combined to create richly layered prints.
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Fee: £70 (10% off for members)
Tutor: Bill Chambers
Photo Etching using Photopolymer Plates
Photo Etching Using Photopolymer
Saturday 10am – 4pm 18th Oct.
Suitable for beginners, seasoned printmakers or anyone with a passion for printmaking and photography. The course will cover the basic preparation of positives used for the U.V. Exposure of KM73 photopolymer plates, their developing and printing. The results can be a highly detailed rendition of the original drawing or photograph. Everything is provided in the cost of the course including plate, acetate positive and paper.
For more information please contact us
Fee: £75 (10% off for members)
Tutor: Bill Chambers
A Guide to Printmaking at CPW
A Guide to Printmaking at CPW
Tuesdays 7 -9pm Nov. 4th / 11th /18th / 25th Dec.2nd / 9th
This course is will be an introduction to printmaking techniques practiced at Cardiff Print Workshop. In 6 weekly sessions participants will explore a range of techniques and approaches that are common to the craft of printmaking. You will learn how to use layering, masking, transfer methods and photography to create original prints and gain experience of working the presses and other facilities.
For more information please contact us
Fee: £150 (10% off for members)
Tutor: Bill Chambers
Print Your Own Cards
Print your own cards
Saturday 29th Nov.
- Session 1. 10 am -12 pm
- Session 2. 2 pm – 4 pm
Create unique and bespoke cards for Christmas. An enjoyable introduction to printmaking at Cardiff Print Workshop and a guide to the process of designing and printing a range of greeting cards using our presses. Suitable for young and old alike.
For ages 12+ but under 18s must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.
For more information please contact us
Fee: £30 per session (10% off for members)
Tutor: Bill Chambers
Acrylic Resist Etching 2:1 Classes starting soon
For more information contact J-Anne Mc Allister to book and for more information.
