PRINTING WORKSHOPS

Discover the Joy of Printmaking in Leeds

Lino Printing Workshops

Lino printing is a traditional relief printmaking technique where you carve a design into a sheet of linoleum, roll it with ink, and hand-print your image onto paper or card. It’s simple, satisfying, and endlessly creative — each print has its own character and charm.

You’ll learn how to plan your design, carve safely using lino tools, and create clean, bold prints that can be reproduced again and again.

Lino printing is perfect for making personalised stationery, wall art, or as in our upcoming workshop handmade festive cards and tags.

Gel Plate Printing Workshops

Gel plate printing is an expressive and experimental monoprint technique. Using a soft gel plate, paints or inks, and a brayer, you can layer colour, texture and pattern to create spontaneous, one-of-a-kind prints — no printing press required.

This process is wonderfully freeing: you can work quickly, experiment with natural textures like leaves or lace, and pull beautiful, painterly prints that are completely unique.

Both lino and gel plate printing offer a satisfying way to explore your creativity, whether you’re completely new to art or want to add a new dimension to your practice.

Explore the expressive and hands-on art of printmaking in our friendly workshops at Northlight Arts Centre in Chapel Allerton, Leeds. Led by local artist and printmaker Annie Cunniffe, these creative sessions introduce you to two exciting techniques — lino printing and gel plate printing — both ideal for beginners and experienced makers alike.

Printmaking is a wonderfully tactile process that allows you to experiment with pattern, texture, colour and composition. You’ll learn traditional and contemporary approaches, working with quality materials and simple tools to produce striking, handmade prints to frame, gift, or use in cards and collages.

LINO PRINTING

Christmas cards and gift tags

SATURDAY NOV 22
10.30AM - 1PM
TUTOR: ANNIE CUNNIFFE

Celebrate the festive season with a morning of creativity at Northlight! Join artist and printmaker Annie Cunniffe for a relaxed and enjoyable Lino Printing Workshop, where you’ll design and hand-print your own set of Christmas cards and gift tags to use or share over the holidays.

Annie will guide you through every stage — from sketching your design to carving, inking and printing your final pieces. You’ll learn how to print on card and paper, mix colours, and use simple tools to create crisp, repeatable designs.

You’ll learn:

How to design simple, festive motifs suitable for lino printing
Safe cutting and carving techniques using professional tools
Inking, printing and colour mixing by hand
How to create multiple prints and reusable lino blocks

No experience is needed — this workshop is perfect for complete beginners and anyone who enjoys hands-on, mindful making.

You’ll leave with:

A beautiful set of hand-printed cards and tags
A reusable lino block for future projects
New creative skills and festive inspiration!

All materials are included in the ticket price, and you’ll be working in our bright, friendly studio in the heart of Chapel Allerton.

Tickets: £38 (all materials included)

Venue: Northlight Arts Centre, Chapel Allerton, Leeds

ABOUT YOUR TUTOR

Annie Cunniffe is a Leeds-based artist and printmaker whose work explores pattern, texture and the beauty of everyday forms. She has a passion for sharing the joy of printmaking with others, teaching in a way that is relaxed, supportive and inspiring. Annie believes creativity is for everyone — her workshops are designed to help you slow down, experiment, and connect with your artistic side.