Upcoming Classes
Are you ready to immerse yourself in a world of artistic expression? Look no further! Our upcoming art workshops are designed to ignite your creative passion, whether you're an experienced artist or taking your first steps into the art world.
Get ready to elevate your skills and create awe-inspiring masterpieces that reflect your unique vision!
Join established printmaker and long-time member Ivan Frew on this weekend workshop in Collagraph Printing.
Collagraphs are the printed results from a ‘collage plate’. This course will focus on painterly printmaking techniques, perfect for creating expressive, textured images with a depth of colour and variety of mark-making.
you will learn how to create professional printmaking plates using safe, inexpensive and easily obtainable materials, printed with high quality printmaking inks and archival papers. Come prepared with your sketches and inspirational images, and recreate an original work or an edition of prints to give away as presents
This is an evening course over two Tuesdays 6-9pm
All materials are provided on the course
This full-day workshop introduces participants to creating bold, expressive 2–3 layer hand-drawn screenprints. Working from their own sketches or simple reference images, students will learn how to turn hand-drawn marks into layered artwork ready for screen exposure. We’ll explore beginner-friendly approach to separating drawings into graphic shapes and lines, combining freehand elements with hand-cut stencils to build dynamic compositions. The session covers exposing screens, setting up and using the press, and straightforward registration methods for producing clean multicolour prints. By the end of the day, each participant will create a small edition of their own screenprints on paper.
This beginner-friendly workshop introduces you to the beautiful and historic cyanotype process. Led by artist and printmaker Josephine McCormick, you’ll learn each stage of the technique through demonstrations, hands-on practice, and expert guidance.
Cyanotype is an early photographic process that produces striking blue prints. During the course, you’ll experiment with botanicals, stencils, flat objects, and high-contrast black-and-white photographs to create unique prints. All materials are provided, but you’re welcome to bring your own botanicals, lace, flat jewellery, or other objects to personalise your work. We’ll also ask you to send two black-and-white photographic images in advance.
By the end of the day, you’ll take home a collection of stunning cyanotype prints.
Details:
Photographic Cyanotype Course
Tutor - Josephine McCormick
Date - Saturday 26th September 11am - 5pm
Venue - Belfast Print Workshop (BPW), Cotton Court Building, 30 - 42 Waring Street, BT 1 2ED
Bpw gallery and studio located on the third floor of the Cotton Court Building
Lift access available
Press buzzer number 8 for intercom
To book, please visit,
bpw.org.uk/classes
All materials are provided on the course
Please bring along photographs and/or any other botanicals or lace type materials you would like to work with
Stone Lithography Printmaking for Beginners
Join us at BPW for a two-day beginner stone lithography workshop on 17–18 October 2026, 10am–4pm.
Learn the traditional process of stone lithography, from preparing and drawing on the stone through to etching, setting up the press and producing your own limited-edition archival black-and-white prints.
No previous experience is required. Bring along images, sketches, photographs or paintings to work from, or create something from your imagination.
What you’ll learn:
Preparing and grinding a lithographic stone
Drawing with lithographic crayons and pencils
Gumming and etching
Preparing paper and setting up the press
Registration and inking
Printing your own edition
Stone lithography is a hands-on, analogue process and can be physically demanding. Aprons and gloves are provided.
17–18 October 2026 | 10am–4pm | BPW
Join us for an immersive monoprinting workshop where you'll create unique and expressive artworks perfect for gifting or personal keepsakes.
Whether you're a novice or have some experience with printmaking, this class is designed to accommodate all skill levels. Explore your creativity and build upon your existing artistic practice in a welcoming environment. The monoprinting process is approachable and enjoyable, allowing you to craft original pieces and cards for any occasion. Envelopes will be provided for your convenience.
Monoprinting is a dynamic printmaking technique that produces one-of-a-kind images. Under the guidance of your instructor, you'll experiment with various materials and techniques to create captivating prints. Personalise your artworks by incorporating stencils, textures, and other elements.
Your instructor, Ivan Frew, will demonstrate each step of the process, provide examples, and offer continuous support throughout the workshop.
With ample time and space, you'll have the opportunity to unleash your creativity and experiment with the diverse possibilities of monoprinting. By the end of the workshop, you'll leave with a collection of your own distinctive prints.
Designed for beginners and those with some experience. During this course you will be given a hands-on introduction to etching on Copper. You will be shown how to make your own prints using a variety of techniques under the guidance of your experienced tutor.
Etching is a medium with a long and varied history and can produce prints with great detail, richness and texture. The aim of this course is to give you an idea of the possibilities of the medium and a thorough introduction to working with hard and soft grounds (line, pattern and texture) as well as Aquatints (tones).
What you will achieve by the end: You will leave with a small edition of etchings and a foundation on how to create editions of your image to share with others or adding to the growth of your printmaking and artistic practice.
Create your own handmade Christmas cards in this festive lino printing workshop and design a block you'll be able to use year after year. Whether you're making cards for family and friends or simply looking to try a traditional printmaking technique, this workshop is a fun and creative way to get into the Christmas spirit.
The session begins with an introduction to lino printing, covering the basics of the process, examples of printed cards, and guidance on developing your own Christmas-themed design. Participants will then transfer their design onto an A6 lino block ready for carving.
The second part of the workshop focuses on carving techniques, safe tool use, and creating test prints to refine your design before the final print run.
Once your block is complete, you'll learn how to mix inks and hand-print your design onto blank greeting cards, creating a small edition of unique Christmas cards to take home. If time allows and the prints are dry, you'll also be shown how to add hand-coloured details using pens or pencils, making each card even more personal.
By the end of the workshop, you'll leave with a hand-carved lino block that can be reused every Christmas, along with a selection of handmade cards and the skills to continue printing at home.
All materials are provided, and no previous printmaking experience is required.
Get into the festive spirit with a creative day of printmaking and make something truly unique this Christmas. Whether you're creating a keepsake of your own beloved pet or making a thoughtful handmade gift for an animal lover, this one-day workshop is the perfect seasonal treat.
Participants will create a 2–3 layer screenprint by combining hand-drawn elements with hand-cut stencil shapes, using a photograph of a pet (or any favourite animal) as inspiration. You'll learn a simple process for translating a photograph into bold graphic forms, preparing artwork in separate layers, and exposing your own screens.
The workshop also introduces setting up and using the screenprinting press, along with basic registration techniques for producing vibrant multi-layer prints. By the end of the day, you'll have produced a small edition of beautifully hand-printed animal-themed prints—perfect for framing, gifting, or adding a personal touch to your Christmas décor.
All materials are provided, and no previous screenprinting experience is required.
Time: 10:00am–4:00pm (includes a 45-minute lunch break).
Discover the expressive world of watercolour monoprinting in this relaxed three-hour taster session. Perfect for beginners and those looking to explore a new printmaking technique, this workshop offers an accessible introduction to creating beautiful, one-of-a-kind prints.
The session begins with an introduction to watercolour monoprinting, exploring examples of the process before preparing A5 printing paper and printing plates. You'll spend the first part of the workshop experimenting with watercolours and becoming familiar with how the medium behaves on the printing surface.
You'll then create your own monoprints using metal plates and an etching press, producing a series of unique prints. Most participants create between one and three finished prints, depending on their pace.
To finish, you'll be shown how to recreate the process at home using a simple glass plate, allowing you to continue making watercolour monoprints without needing access to a printing press.
All materials are provided, and no previous printmaking or painting experience is required.
These workshops offer more than just skill-building; they're an invitation to connect with your inner artist. Guided by expert instructors, you'll dive into various art forms, from intricate bookmaking to vibrant textile printmaking, and the captivating world of print techniques like etching, linocut, and cyanotype.
Spaces are limited, so secure your spot now to embark on this creative journey with like-minded individuals. Imagine a day filled with creativity, learning, and the satisfaction of bringing your artistic ideas to life.
Get hands-on with the art of screen printing in this full-day workshop! Learn how to design and print your own bold, two-layer poster using professional screen printing techniques. You’ll explore stencil creation, screen exposure, colour mixing, and printing gaining both creative and technical skills along the way.
By the end of the day, you’ll leave with your own vibrant screenprinted designs and a solid understanding of the process.