Thu 1st, 8th, 15th & 22nd Oct | 10am–1pm, 2pm–5pm & 6pm–9pm
Thu 5th, 12th, 19th & 26th Nov | 10am–1pm, 2pm–5pm & 6pm–9pm
Thu 3rd, 10th & 17th Dec | 10am–1pm, 2pm–5pm & 6pm–9pm

If you're looking for dedicated studio time to continue a creative project, our Community Access sessions provide access to our print studio, equipment and facilities in a relaxed and supportive environment. These sessions are ideal for independent practitioners who are comfortable working on their own and simply need the space, equipment and time to develop their work.

You may make use of our Albion and Etching press, however we do not have an acid room set up yet so the only intaglio process available is drypoint etching. The acid room will be set up in the new year.

Whether you're printing an edition, preparing work for an exhibition or simply setting aside time for your own practice, Open Access offers the freedom to work alongside other artists in our friendly community studio.

You will be able to:

• Work independently using our printmaking facilities.

• Continue existing projects or begin new ones at your own pace.

• Make use of our Victorian Albion Press and shared studio equipment.

• Meet other printmakers and become part of our creative community.

During your first Open Access session, we’ll need to give you a 30 minute induction, introducing you to the studio, equipment, studio guidelines and safe working practices. This induction is included with your first booking and is designed to help you feel confident using the space independently. If you're booking multiple Open Access sessions, select the induction option on the first date you attend; you'll only need to complete it once.

Inks, tools, basic materials and studio facilities are provided. Papers, lino and Perspex are available to purchase if required. Please wear clothes you don't mind getting inky, and bring lunch or a snack if needed. Tea and coffee are provided throughout the session, and Cherry Farm Café is next door if you'd like refreshments.

Thu 1st, 8th, 15th & 22nd Oct | 10am–1pm, 2pm–5pm & 6pm–9pm
Thu 5th, 12th, 19th & 26th Nov | 10am–1pm, 2pm–5pm & 6pm–9pm
Thu 3rd, 10th & 17th Dec | 10am–1pm, 2pm–5pm & 6pm–9pm

If you're looking for dedicated studio time to continue a creative project while still having guidance close at hand, our Supported Open Access sessions provide access to our print studio, equipment and facilities in a relaxed and supportive environment. Whether you're continuing a project from one of our workshops, printing an edition, developing new ideas or simply looking for dedicated studio time, we'll be available throughout the session to offer advice and technical support whenever you need it.

These sessions are less structured than our taught workshops, allowing you to work at your own pace while building confidence in using our equipment and developing your own printmaking practice. They're also a wonderful opportunity to meet other printmakers, share ideas and become part of our growing creative community.

You may make use of our Albion and Etching press, however we do not have an acid room set up yet so the only intaglio process available is drypoint etching. The acid room will be set up in the new year.

You will learn:

• How to work more confidently and independently in a print studio.

• Ways to develop and refine your own printmaking projects.

• Good studio practice and safe use of our Albion Press and equipment.

• Techniques and practical advice tailored to your individual project.

During your first Open Access session, we’ll need to give you a 30 minute induction, introducing you to the studio, equipment, studio guidelines and safe working practices. This induction is included with your first booking and is designed to help you feel confident using the space independently. If you're booking multiple Open Access sessions, select the induction option on the first date you attend; you'll only need to complete it once.

Inks, tools, basic materials and studio facilities are provided. Papers, lino and Perspex are available to purchase if required. Please wear clothes you don't mind getting inky, and bring lunch or a snack if needed. Tea and coffee are provided throughout the session, and Cherry Farm Café is next door if you'd like refreshments.

Dates: Friday 6th, 13th, 20th & 27th Nov and 4th, 11th, & 18th Dec | 10am–1pm

Designed for both complete beginners and experienced returners.

This seven-session course is an opportunity to spend sustained time exploring the creative possibilities of bookbinding. You’ll learn how to make Perfect Bound books and Hard Back books, while also exploring lino cut and other ways of decorating and personalising your books.

Alongside the practical techniques, we’ll think about books as places to hold and archive the things that matter to us — from memories and recipes to drawings, writings and collected materials. The course is open to all ability levels and will allow you to develop your skills progressively across the seven sessions. All materials and equipment are included.

Sat 24th Oct | 2pm–5pm

Sat 14th Nov | 2pm–5pm

Wed 18th Nov | 6pm–9pm

Discover the fundamentals of drypoint etching in this three-hour introductory workshop. Working with perspex as your printing plate, you’ll learn how to draw and scratch into the surface to create lines and textures, before inking and printing your plate to see how your marks translate into an image.

Each participant will receive an A6 perspex sheet to work on and will print their plate during the session using our new Gunning etching press. The workshop is open to all ability levels, whether you are completely new to etching or already have some experience. All basic materials, equipment and facilities are included, with additional perspex, papers and specialist materials available to purchase during the session.

Tue 17th Nov | 2pm–5pm

Collage can be a powerful way to think about drawing because it allows us to rearrange, edit and completely rethink an image. In this session, we’ll explore artists who use collage as part of their practice and discover how cutting, layering and rearranging can help us compose an artwork.

We’ll combine collage with drawing to explore the idea of drawing in a more sculptural and physical way. The process gives you permission to make changes, take things apart and put them back together again, resulting in a finished work that reflects how your ideas have developed. The workshop is open to all ability levels, with materials and equipment provided.

You will learn:

• Different approaches to collage and image-making. 

• How collage can strengthen observational drawing. 

• Techniques for composition, layering and visual storytelling. 

Dates: Wed 4th, 11th, 18th, 25th November, 2nd, 9th, & 16th December | 10am–1pm

This seven-session printmaking course explores both relief-based and intaglio printmaking techniques, beginning with monotype printing before progressing into drypoint etching. As the course develops, you’ll learn how these two processes can be combined to create more layered, experimental and varied prints.

You’ll begin by applying ink directly to perspex sheets and printing them using our Albion press, before learning how to create drypoint plates and print them on our new Gunning etching press. Later sessions will give you the opportunity to combine these approaches and experiment with different ways of building an image. The course is open to all ability levels, from complete beginners to experienced printmakers. All basic materials, equipment and facilities are included, with additional perspex, papers and specialist materials available to purchase.

You will learn:

• The fundamentals of linocut, monotype and collagraph printmaking. 

• How to experiment with a variety of printing materials and surfaces. 

• Techniques for developing your own printmaking ideas from initial tests to finished prints. 

• How to print confidently using our Victorian Albion Press and our Gunning Etching Press. 

All basic materials, equipment and facilities are provided. We'll have a wide range of papers and materials available for experimentation, with additional specialist papers and supplies available to purchase if you wish. Please bring your own lunch and wear clothes you don't mind getting inky. Tea and coffee are provided throughout the day, and Cherry Farm Café is next door for lunch or refreshments.

Sat 24th Oct | 2pm–5pm

Sat 14th Nov | 2pm–5pm

Wed 18th Nov | 6pm–9pm

Discover the fundamentals of drypoint etching in this three-hour introductory workshop. Working with perspex as your printing plate, you’ll learn how to draw and scratch into the surface to create lines and textures, before inking and printing your plate to see how your marks translate into an image.

Each participant will receive an A6 perspex sheet to work on and will print their plate during the session using our new Gunning etching press. The workshop is open to all ability levels, whether you are completely new to etching or already have some experience. All basic materials, equipment and facilities are included, with additional perspex, papers and specialist materials available to purchase during the session.

Thu 1st, 8th, 15th & 22nd Oct | 10am–1pm, 2pm–5pm & 6pm–9pm
Thu 5th, 12th, 19th & 26th Nov | 10am–1pm, 2pm–5pm & 6pm–9pm
Thu 3rd, 10th & 17th Dec | 10am–1pm, 2pm–5pm & 6pm–9pm

If you're looking for dedicated studio time to continue a creative project, our Community Access sessions provide access to our print studio, equipment and facilities in a relaxed and supportive environment. These sessions are ideal for independent practitioners who are comfortable working on their own and simply need the space, equipment and time to develop their work.

You may make use of our Albion and Etching press, however we do not have an acid room set up yet so the only intaglio process available is drypoint etching. The acid room will be set up in the new year.

Whether you're printing an edition, preparing work for an exhibition or simply setting aside time for your own practice, Open Access offers the freedom to work alongside other artists in our friendly community studio.

You will be able to:

• Work independently using our printmaking facilities.

• Continue existing projects or begin new ones at your own pace.

• Make use of our Victorian Albion Press and shared studio equipment.

• Meet other printmakers and become part of our creative community.

During your first Open Access session, we’ll need to give you a 30 minute induction, introducing you to the studio, equipment, studio guidelines and safe working practices. This induction is included with your first booking and is designed to help you feel confident using the space independently. If you're booking multiple Open Access sessions, select the induction option on the first date you attend; you'll only need to complete it once.

Inks, tools, basic materials and studio facilities are provided. Papers, lino and Perspex are available to purchase if required. Please wear clothes you don't mind getting inky, and bring lunch or a snack if needed. Tea and coffee are provided throughout the session, and Cherry Farm Café is next door if you'd like refreshments.

Thu 1st, 8th, 15th & 22nd Oct | 10am–1pm, 2pm–5pm & 6pm–9pm
Thu 5th, 12th, 19th & 26th Nov | 10am–1pm, 2pm–5pm & 6pm–9pm
Thu 3rd, 10th & 17th Dec | 10am–1pm, 2pm–5pm & 6pm–9pm

If you're looking for dedicated studio time to continue a creative project while still having guidance close at hand, our Supported Open Access sessions provide access to our print studio, equipment and facilities in a relaxed and supportive environment. Whether you're continuing a project from one of our workshops, printing an edition, developing new ideas or simply looking for dedicated studio time, we'll be available throughout the session to offer advice and technical support whenever you need it.

These sessions are less structured than our taught workshops, allowing you to work at your own pace while building confidence in using our equipment and developing your own printmaking practice. They're also a wonderful opportunity to meet other printmakers, share ideas and become part of our growing creative community.

You may make use of our Albion and Etching press, however we do not have an acid room set up yet so the only intaglio process available is drypoint etching. The acid room will be set up in the new year.

You will learn:

• How to work more confidently and independently in a print studio.

• Ways to develop and refine your own printmaking projects.

• Good studio practice and safe use of our Albion Press and equipment.

• Techniques and practical advice tailored to your individual project.

During your first Open Access session, we’ll need to give you a 30 minute induction, introducing you to the studio, equipment, studio guidelines and safe working practices. This induction is included with your first booking and is designed to help you feel confident using the space independently. If you're booking multiple Open Access sessions, select the induction option on the first date you attend; you'll only need to complete it once.

Inks, tools, basic materials and studio facilities are provided. Papers, lino and Perspex are available to purchase if required. Please wear clothes you don't mind getting inky, and bring lunch or a snack if needed. Tea and coffee are provided throughout the session, and Cherry Farm Café is next door if you'd like refreshments.

Dates: Friday 6th, 13th, 20th & 27th Nov and 4th, 11th, & 18th Dec | 10am–1pm

Designed for both complete beginners and experienced returners.

This seven-session course is an opportunity to spend sustained time exploring the creative possibilities of bookbinding. You’ll learn how to make Perfect Bound books and Hard Back books, while also exploring lino cut and other ways of decorating and personalising your books.

Alongside the practical techniques, we’ll think about books as places to hold and archive the things that matter to us — from memories and recipes to drawings, writings and collected materials. The course is open to all ability levels and will allow you to develop your skills progressively across the seven sessions. All materials and equipment are included.

Wed 30th Sep | 10am–1pm
Sat 17th Oct | 2pm–5pm
Thurs 22nd Oct | 6pm–9pm
Sat 21st Nov | 2pm–5pm

This three-hour workshop is a friendly introduction to lino cutting, designed to give you the confidence and basic skills to begin your lino printing journey. You’ll learn how to transfer a simple design onto lino, use cutting tools safely and effectively, and explore how the marks you carve translate into a printed image.

Each participant will receive an A6 lino block to carve and print during the session, using our Albion press. You’ll have the opportunity to experiment with the process and take your finished prints home with you. The workshop is open to all ability levels, including complete beginners. All basic materials, equipment and facilities are included, with additional lino, papers and specialist materials available to purchase during the session.

Tue 24th Nov | 2pm–5pm

In this experimental workshop, we’ll take drawing beyond the flat surface and use it as the starting point for making a sculpture. We’ll explore how space, volume and physical materials can change the way we think about drawing, turning ideas on paper into something three-dimensional.

Depending on your interests, we’ll work with either portraiture or still life as the starting point for our sculptures. This is a chance to think differently about composition and discover how making in three dimensions can feed back into your drawing practice. The workshop is open to all ability levels and is particularly suited to anyone who enjoys experimenting and trying something a little different. Materials and equipment are provided.

Woman with a Hat (Femme au chapeau), a cut, folded, and painted sheet metal artwork created by Pablo Picasso between 1961 and 1963

Dates: Wed 4th, 11th, 18th, 25th November, 2nd, 9th, & 16th December | 10am–1pm

This seven-session printmaking course explores both relief-based and intaglio printmaking techniques, beginning with monotype printing before progressing into drypoint etching. As the course develops, you’ll learn how these two processes can be combined to create more layered, experimental and varied prints.

You’ll begin by applying ink directly to perspex sheets and printing them using our Albion press, before learning how to create drypoint plates and print them on our new Gunning etching press. Later sessions will give you the opportunity to combine these approaches and experiment with different ways of building an image. The course is open to all ability levels, from complete beginners to experienced printmakers. All basic materials, equipment and facilities are included, with additional perspex, papers and specialist materials available to purchase.

You will learn:

• The fundamentals of linocut, monotype and collagraph printmaking. 

• How to experiment with a variety of printing materials and surfaces. 

• Techniques for developing your own printmaking ideas from initial tests to finished prints. 

• How to print confidently using our Victorian Albion Press and our Gunning Etching Press. 

All basic materials, equipment and facilities are provided. We'll have a wide range of papers and materials available for experimentation, with additional specialist papers and supplies available to purchase if you wish. Please bring your own lunch and wear clothes you don't mind getting inky. Tea and coffee are provided throughout the day, and Cherry Farm Café is next door for lunch or refreshments.

Wed 25th Nov | 6pm–9pm

Sat 5th Dec | 10am–1pm

Create your own festive Christmas card design using lino cut. This workshop will introduce you to the basic techniques of designing, carving and printing a lino block, giving you the skills to create a handmade card design that you can reproduce throughout the festive season.

You’ll print a selection of cards in the studio and learn how you can continue printing your design at home, allowing you to make as many cards as you need for friends and family. The workshop is open to all ability levels, from complete novices to experienced printmakers. All materials and equipment are included.

Thu 1st, 8th, 15th & 22nd Oct | 10am–1pm, 2pm–5pm & 6pm–9pm
Thu 5th, 12th, 19th & 26th Nov | 10am–1pm, 2pm–5pm & 6pm–9pm
Thu 3rd, 10th & 17th Dec | 10am–1pm, 2pm–5pm & 6pm–9pm

If you're looking for dedicated studio time to continue a creative project, our Community Access sessions provide access to our print studio, equipment and facilities in a relaxed and supportive environment. These sessions are ideal for independent practitioners who are comfortable working on their own and simply need the space, equipment and time to develop their work.

You may make use of our Albion and Etching press, however we do not have an acid room set up yet so the only intaglio process available is drypoint etching. The acid room will be set up in the new year.

Whether you're printing an edition, preparing work for an exhibition or simply setting aside time for your own practice, Open Access offers the freedom to work alongside other artists in our friendly community studio.

You will be able to:

• Work independently using our printmaking facilities.

• Continue existing projects or begin new ones at your own pace.

• Make use of our Victorian Albion Press and shared studio equipment.

• Meet other printmakers and become part of our creative community.

During your first Open Access session, we’ll need to give you a 30 minute induction, introducing you to the studio, equipment, studio guidelines and safe working practices. This induction is included with your first booking and is designed to help you feel confident using the space independently. If you're booking multiple Open Access sessions, select the induction option on the first date you attend; you'll only need to complete it once.

Inks, tools, basic materials and studio facilities are provided. Papers, lino and Perspex are available to purchase if required. Please wear clothes you don't mind getting inky, and bring lunch or a snack if needed. Tea and coffee are provided throughout the session, and Cherry Farm Café is next door if you'd like refreshments.

Thu 1st, 8th, 15th & 22nd Oct | 10am–1pm, 2pm–5pm & 6pm–9pm
Thu 5th, 12th, 19th & 26th Nov | 10am–1pm, 2pm–5pm & 6pm–9pm
Thu 3rd, 10th & 17th Dec | 10am–1pm, 2pm–5pm & 6pm–9pm

If you're looking for dedicated studio time to continue a creative project while still having guidance close at hand, our Supported Open Access sessions provide access to our print studio, equipment and facilities in a relaxed and supportive environment. Whether you're continuing a project from one of our workshops, printing an edition, developing new ideas or simply looking for dedicated studio time, we'll be available throughout the session to offer advice and technical support whenever you need it.

These sessions are less structured than our taught workshops, allowing you to work at your own pace while building confidence in using our equipment and developing your own printmaking practice. They're also a wonderful opportunity to meet other printmakers, share ideas and become part of our growing creative community.

You may make use of our Albion and Etching press, however we do not have an acid room set up yet so the only intaglio process available is drypoint etching. The acid room will be set up in the new year.

You will learn:

• How to work more confidently and independently in a print studio.

• Ways to develop and refine your own printmaking projects.

• Good studio practice and safe use of our Albion Press and equipment.

• Techniques and practical advice tailored to your individual project.

During your first Open Access session, we’ll need to give you a 30 minute induction, introducing you to the studio, equipment, studio guidelines and safe working practices. This induction is included with your first booking and is designed to help you feel confident using the space independently. If you're booking multiple Open Access sessions, select the induction option on the first date you attend; you'll only need to complete it once.

Inks, tools, basic materials and studio facilities are provided. Papers, lino and Perspex are available to purchase if required. Please wear clothes you don't mind getting inky, and bring lunch or a snack if needed. Tea and coffee are provided throughout the session, and Cherry Farm Café is next door if you'd like refreshments.

Dates: Friday 6th, 13th, 20th & 27th Nov and 4th, 11th, & 18th Dec | 10am–1pm

Designed for both complete beginners and experienced returners.

This seven-session course is an opportunity to spend sustained time exploring the creative possibilities of bookbinding. You’ll learn how to make Perfect Bound books and Hard Back books, while also exploring lino cut and other ways of decorating and personalising your books.

Alongside the practical techniques, we’ll think about books as places to hold and archive the things that matter to us — from memories and recipes to drawings, writings and collected materials. The course is open to all ability levels and will allow you to develop your skills progressively across the seven sessions. All materials and equipment are included.

Sat 28th Nov | 11am–12pm, 1pm–2pm & 3pm–4pm

Part of the Abbey Barn Christmas Fair.

Create your own beautiful marbled wrapping paper in this one-hour festive workshop. You’ll learn the basics of western paper marbling before using colour and pattern to decorate A2 sheets of paper, ready to wrap gifts for loved ones or give as a handmade present in their own right.

This is a fun and accessible workshop for all ages and all ability levels. Anyone under the age of 18 must be supervised by a parent or carer. Please wear scruffy clothes or bring an apron, as marbling can be messy. We recommend collecting your marbled papers the following day to allow them to dry fully. All materials and equipment are included.

Image: This is the Carragheen Blue Marbled Wrapping Paper from Issy Granger

Sun 29th Nov | 11am-1pm or 2pm-4pm

Part of the Abbey Barn Christmas Fair.

Make your own festive cards using a selection of pre-cut lino blocks. In this one-hour family workshop, you’ll choose from a range of designs and print them onto paper to create a set of handmade Christmas cards for friends and family.

This is a relaxed and accessible introduction to printmaking and is open to all ages and all ability levels. Anyone under the age of 18 must be supervised by a parent or carer. Please wear scruffy clothes or bring an apron, as printing inks can stain. All materials and equipment are included.

Lino Cut Cards by Jackson Arts

Tue 1st Dec | 2pm–5pm

We often draw the things we see in front of us, but how does our drawing change when the object we are looking at is something we have made ourselves? In this workshop, we’ll begin by sculpting and building a physical relationship with an object before using it as the subject for our drawings.

The tactile experience of making your sculpture will influence the way you observe and respond to it, encouraging a more personal approach to drawing. We’ll look at artists who explore similar ideas and use a range of exercises to consider how making, touching and observing can all become part of the drawing process. The workshop is open to all ability levels, with materials and equipment provided.

Ideas for Stone-Seated Figure, 1934, 22 x 15 ins., charcoal and pen, from the collection of Stephen Spender, featured in Henry Moore: Sculpture and Drawings. London

Dates: Wed 4th, 11th, 18th, 25th November, 2nd, 9th, & 16th December | 10am–1pm

This seven-session printmaking course explores both relief-based and intaglio printmaking techniques, beginning with monotype printing before progressing into drypoint etching. As the course develops, you’ll learn how these two processes can be combined to create more layered, experimental and varied prints.

You’ll begin by applying ink directly to perspex sheets and printing them using our Albion press, before learning how to create drypoint plates and print them on our new Gunning etching press. Later sessions will give you the opportunity to combine these approaches and experiment with different ways of building an image. The course is open to all ability levels, from complete beginners to experienced printmakers. All basic materials, equipment and facilities are included, with additional perspex, papers and specialist materials available to purchase.

You will learn:

• The fundamentals of linocut, monotype and collagraph printmaking. 

• How to experiment with a variety of printing materials and surfaces. 

• Techniques for developing your own printmaking ideas from initial tests to finished prints. 

• How to print confidently using our Victorian Albion Press and our Gunning Etching Press. 

All basic materials, equipment and facilities are provided. We'll have a wide range of papers and materials available for experimentation, with additional specialist papers and supplies available to purchase if you wish. Please bring your own lunch and wear clothes you don't mind getting inky. Tea and coffee are provided throughout the day, and Cherry Farm Café is next door for lunch or refreshments.

Thu 1st, 8th, 15th & 22nd Oct | 10am–1pm, 2pm–5pm & 6pm–9pm
Thu 5th, 12th, 19th & 26th Nov | 10am–1pm, 2pm–5pm & 6pm–9pm
Thu 3rd, 10th & 17th Dec | 10am–1pm, 2pm–5pm & 6pm–9pm

If you're looking for dedicated studio time to continue a creative project, our Community Access sessions provide access to our print studio, equipment and facilities in a relaxed and supportive environment. These sessions are ideal for independent practitioners who are comfortable working on their own and simply need the space, equipment and time to develop their work.

You may make use of our Albion and Etching press, however we do not have an acid room set up yet so the only intaglio process available is drypoint etching. The acid room will be set up in the new year.

Whether you're printing an edition, preparing work for an exhibition or simply setting aside time for your own practice, Open Access offers the freedom to work alongside other artists in our friendly community studio.

You will be able to:

• Work independently using our printmaking facilities.

• Continue existing projects or begin new ones at your own pace.

• Make use of our Victorian Albion Press and shared studio equipment.

• Meet other printmakers and become part of our creative community.

During your first Open Access session, we’ll need to give you a 30 minute induction, introducing you to the studio, equipment, studio guidelines and safe working practices. This induction is included with your first booking and is designed to help you feel confident using the space independently. If you're booking multiple Open Access sessions, select the induction option on the first date you attend; you'll only need to complete it once.

Inks, tools, basic materials and studio facilities are provided. Papers, lino and Perspex are available to purchase if required. Please wear clothes you don't mind getting inky, and bring lunch or a snack if needed. Tea and coffee are provided throughout the session, and Cherry Farm Café is next door if you'd like refreshments.

Thu 1st, 8th, 15th & 22nd Oct | 10am–1pm, 2pm–5pm & 6pm–9pm
Thu 5th, 12th, 19th & 26th Nov | 10am–1pm, 2pm–5pm & 6pm–9pm
Thu 3rd, 10th & 17th Dec | 10am–1pm, 2pm–5pm & 6pm–9pm

If you're looking for dedicated studio time to continue a creative project while still having guidance close at hand, our Supported Open Access sessions provide access to our print studio, equipment and facilities in a relaxed and supportive environment. Whether you're continuing a project from one of our workshops, printing an edition, developing new ideas or simply looking for dedicated studio time, we'll be available throughout the session to offer advice and technical support whenever you need it.

These sessions are less structured than our taught workshops, allowing you to work at your own pace while building confidence in using our equipment and developing your own printmaking practice. They're also a wonderful opportunity to meet other printmakers, share ideas and become part of our growing creative community.

You may make use of our Albion and Etching press, however we do not have an acid room set up yet so the only intaglio process available is drypoint etching. The acid room will be set up in the new year.

You will learn:

• How to work more confidently and independently in a print studio.

• Ways to develop and refine your own printmaking projects.

• Good studio practice and safe use of our Albion Press and equipment.

• Techniques and practical advice tailored to your individual project.

During your first Open Access session, we’ll need to give you a 30 minute induction, introducing you to the studio, equipment, studio guidelines and safe working practices. This induction is included with your first booking and is designed to help you feel confident using the space independently. If you're booking multiple Open Access sessions, select the induction option on the first date you attend; you'll only need to complete it once.

Inks, tools, basic materials and studio facilities are provided. Papers, lino and Perspex are available to purchase if required. Please wear clothes you don't mind getting inky, and bring lunch or a snack if needed. Tea and coffee are provided throughout the session, and Cherry Farm Café is next door if you'd like refreshments.

Dates: Friday 6th, 13th, 20th & 27th Nov and 4th, 11th, & 18th Dec | 10am–1pm

Designed for both complete beginners and experienced returners.

This seven-session course is an opportunity to spend sustained time exploring the creative possibilities of bookbinding. You’ll learn how to make Perfect Bound books and Hard Back books, while also exploring lino cut and other ways of decorating and personalising your books.

Alongside the practical techniques, we’ll think about books as places to hold and archive the things that matter to us — from memories and recipes to drawings, writings and collected materials. The course is open to all ability levels and will allow you to develop your skills progressively across the seven sessions. All materials and equipment are included.

Wed 25th Nov | 6pm–9pm

Sat 5th Dec | 10am–1pm

Create your own festive Christmas card design using lino cut. This workshop will introduce you to the basic techniques of designing, carving and printing a lino block, giving you the skills to create a handmade card design that you can reproduce throughout the festive season.

You’ll print a selection of cards in the studio and learn how you can continue printing your design at home, allowing you to make as many cards as you need for friends and family. The workshop is open to all ability levels, from complete novices to experienced printmakers. All materials and equipment are included.

Tue 8th Dec | 2pm–5pm

This workshop invites you to leave observational drawing behind and explore what happens when you draw from memory. You’ll begin with a treasured memory, using photographs, diary entries, holiday itineraries or family heirlooms as prompts if you wish. We’ll explore how much we can recall and how memory can alter the way we represent people, places and objects.

Memory can bring emotion, atmosphere and personal meaning into a drawing. We’ll consider how our thoughts and feelings can influence the marks we make and how a remembered object can become something very different when translated through drawing. The workshop is open to all ability levels and is a chance to explore a more personal and expressive approach to drawing. Materials and equipment are provided.

Tirzah Garwood (1908-1951) - Erskine Returning at Dawn. 1950

Dates: Wed 4th, 11th, 18th, 25th November, 2nd, 9th, & 16th December | 10am–1pm

This seven-session printmaking course explores both relief-based and intaglio printmaking techniques, beginning with monotype printing before progressing into drypoint etching. As the course develops, you’ll learn how these two processes can be combined to create more layered, experimental and varied prints.

You’ll begin by applying ink directly to perspex sheets and printing them using our Albion press, before learning how to create drypoint plates and print them on our new Gunning etching press. Later sessions will give you the opportunity to combine these approaches and experiment with different ways of building an image. The course is open to all ability levels, from complete beginners to experienced printmakers. All basic materials, equipment and facilities are included, with additional perspex, papers and specialist materials available to purchase.

You will learn:

• The fundamentals of linocut, monotype and collagraph printmaking. 

• How to experiment with a variety of printing materials and surfaces. 

• Techniques for developing your own printmaking ideas from initial tests to finished prints. 

• How to print confidently using our Victorian Albion Press and our Gunning Etching Press. 

All basic materials, equipment and facilities are provided. We'll have a wide range of papers and materials available for experimentation, with additional specialist papers and supplies available to purchase if you wish. Please bring your own lunch and wear clothes you don't mind getting inky. Tea and coffee are provided throughout the day, and Cherry Farm Café is next door for lunch or refreshments.

First run on Wed 14th & 21st Oct | 6pm–9pm (sessions 1 & 2)
Repeated on Wed 9th & 16th Dec | 6pm–9pm (sessions 1 & 2)

This two-part workshop combines lino printing and bookbinding, beginning with the creation of your own patterned paper using lino. You’ll learn simple lino-cutting techniques before printing your design onto paper, building a surface that will become part of your finished book.

In the second session, you’ll learn how to turn your patterned paper into a soft-back book, combining printmaking and bookbinding into one finished object. The workshop is open to all ability levels, including complete beginners, and is designed to be both practical and playful. All materials and equipment are included.

Thu 1st, 8th, 15th & 22nd Oct | 10am–1pm, 2pm–5pm & 6pm–9pm
Thu 5th, 12th, 19th & 26th Nov | 10am–1pm, 2pm–5pm & 6pm–9pm
Thu 3rd, 10th & 17th Dec | 10am–1pm, 2pm–5pm & 6pm–9pm

If you're looking for dedicated studio time to continue a creative project, our Community Access sessions provide access to our print studio, equipment and facilities in a relaxed and supportive environment. These sessions are ideal for independent practitioners who are comfortable working on their own and simply need the space, equipment and time to develop their work.

You may make use of our Albion and Etching press, however we do not have an acid room set up yet so the only intaglio process available is drypoint etching. The acid room will be set up in the new year.

Whether you're printing an edition, preparing work for an exhibition or simply setting aside time for your own practice, Open Access offers the freedom to work alongside other artists in our friendly community studio.

You will be able to:

• Work independently using our printmaking facilities.

• Continue existing projects or begin new ones at your own pace.

• Make use of our Victorian Albion Press and shared studio equipment.

• Meet other printmakers and become part of our creative community.

During your first Open Access session, we’ll need to give you a 30 minute induction, introducing you to the studio, equipment, studio guidelines and safe working practices. This induction is included with your first booking and is designed to help you feel confident using the space independently. If you're booking multiple Open Access sessions, select the induction option on the first date you attend; you'll only need to complete it once.

Inks, tools, basic materials and studio facilities are provided. Papers, lino and Perspex are available to purchase if required. Please wear clothes you don't mind getting inky, and bring lunch or a snack if needed. Tea and coffee are provided throughout the session, and Cherry Farm Café is next door if you'd like refreshments.

Thu 1st, 8th, 15th & 22nd Oct | 10am–1pm, 2pm–5pm & 6pm–9pm
Thu 5th, 12th, 19th & 26th Nov | 10am–1pm, 2pm–5pm & 6pm–9pm
Thu 3rd, 10th & 17th Dec | 10am–1pm, 2pm–5pm & 6pm–9pm

If you're looking for dedicated studio time to continue a creative project while still having guidance close at hand, our Supported Open Access sessions provide access to our print studio, equipment and facilities in a relaxed and supportive environment. Whether you're continuing a project from one of our workshops, printing an edition, developing new ideas or simply looking for dedicated studio time, we'll be available throughout the session to offer advice and technical support whenever you need it.

These sessions are less structured than our taught workshops, allowing you to work at your own pace while building confidence in using our equipment and developing your own printmaking practice. They're also a wonderful opportunity to meet other printmakers, share ideas and become part of our growing creative community.

You may make use of our Albion and Etching press, however we do not have an acid room set up yet so the only intaglio process available is drypoint etching. The acid room will be set up in the new year.

You will learn:

• How to work more confidently and independently in a print studio.

• Ways to develop and refine your own printmaking projects.

• Good studio practice and safe use of our Albion Press and equipment.

• Techniques and practical advice tailored to your individual project.

During your first Open Access session, we’ll need to give you a 30 minute induction, introducing you to the studio, equipment, studio guidelines and safe working practices. This induction is included with your first booking and is designed to help you feel confident using the space independently. If you're booking multiple Open Access sessions, select the induction option on the first date you attend; you'll only need to complete it once.

Inks, tools, basic materials and studio facilities are provided. Papers, lino and Perspex are available to purchase if required. Please wear clothes you don't mind getting inky, and bring lunch or a snack if needed. Tea and coffee are provided throughout the session, and Cherry Farm Café is next door if you'd like refreshments.

Dates: Friday 6th, 13th, 20th & 27th Nov and 4th, 11th, & 18th Dec | 10am–1pm

Designed for both complete beginners and experienced returners.

This seven-session course is an opportunity to spend sustained time exploring the creative possibilities of bookbinding. You’ll learn how to make Perfect Bound books and Hard Back books, while also exploring lino cut and other ways of decorating and personalising your books.

Alongside the practical techniques, we’ll think about books as places to hold and archive the things that matter to us — from memories and recipes to drawings, writings and collected materials. The course is open to all ability levels and will allow you to develop your skills progressively across the seven sessions. All materials and equipment are included.

Sat 12th Dec | 2pm-5pm

Sat 19th Dec | 2pm-5pm

Create your own beautiful marbled wrapping paper in this festive workshop. You’ll learn the basics of western paper marbling before using colour and pattern to decorate A2 sheets of paper, ready to wrap gifts for loved ones or give as a handmade present in their own right.

Please wear scruffy clothes or bring an apron, as marbling can be messy. We recommend collecting your marbled papers the following day to allow them to dry fully. All materials and equipment are included.

Tue 15th Dec | 2pm–5pm

What happens when we stop looking at an image and start imagining one? In this workshop, we’ll explore drawing from the imagination using a piece of literary text as our starting point. You’ll translate words, descriptions and feelings into a visual composition, considering how to create a scene that communicates more than simply what something looks like.

We’ll challenge the idea that observation is the only route to a successful drawing and explore how imagination and observation can work together. You’ll have the option to introduce observational drawing as a support for your imagined composition, while focusing on atmosphere, feeling and visual storytelling. The workshop is open to all ability levels and is designed to encourage experimentation and creative freedom. Materials and equipment are provided.

Dates: Wed 4th, 11th, 18th, 25th November, 2nd, 9th, & 16th December | 10am–1pm

This seven-session printmaking course explores both relief-based and intaglio printmaking techniques, beginning with monotype printing before progressing into drypoint etching. As the course develops, you’ll learn how these two processes can be combined to create more layered, experimental and varied prints.

You’ll begin by applying ink directly to perspex sheets and printing them using our Albion press, before learning how to create drypoint plates and print them on our new Gunning etching press. Later sessions will give you the opportunity to combine these approaches and experiment with different ways of building an image. The course is open to all ability levels, from complete beginners to experienced printmakers. All basic materials, equipment and facilities are included, with additional perspex, papers and specialist materials available to purchase.

You will learn:

• The fundamentals of linocut, monotype and collagraph printmaking. 

• How to experiment with a variety of printing materials and surfaces. 

• Techniques for developing your own printmaking ideas from initial tests to finished prints. 

• How to print confidently using our Victorian Albion Press and our Gunning Etching Press. 

All basic materials, equipment and facilities are provided. We'll have a wide range of papers and materials available for experimentation, with additional specialist papers and supplies available to purchase if you wish. Please bring your own lunch and wear clothes you don't mind getting inky. Tea and coffee are provided throughout the day, and Cherry Farm Café is next door for lunch or refreshments.

First run on Wed 14th & 21st Oct | 6pm–9pm (sessions 1 & 2)
Repeated on Wed 9th & 16th Dec | 6pm–9pm (sessions 1 & 2)

This two-part workshop combines lino printing and bookbinding, beginning with the creation of your own patterned paper using lino. You’ll learn simple lino-cutting techniques before printing your design onto paper, building a surface that will become part of your finished book.

In the second session, you’ll learn how to turn your patterned paper into a soft-back book, combining printmaking and bookbinding into one finished object. The workshop is open to all ability levels, including complete beginners, and is designed to be both practical and playful. All materials and equipment are included.

Thu 1st, 8th, 15th & 22nd Oct | 10am–1pm, 2pm–5pm & 6pm–9pm
Thu 5th, 12th, 19th & 26th Nov | 10am–1pm, 2pm–5pm & 6pm–9pm
Thu 3rd, 10th & 17th Dec | 10am–1pm, 2pm–5pm & 6pm–9pm

If you're looking for dedicated studio time to continue a creative project, our Community Access sessions provide access to our print studio, equipment and facilities in a relaxed and supportive environment. These sessions are ideal for independent practitioners who are comfortable working on their own and simply need the space, equipment and time to develop their work.

You may make use of our Albion and Etching press, however we do not have an acid room set up yet so the only intaglio process available is drypoint etching. The acid room will be set up in the new year.

Whether you're printing an edition, preparing work for an exhibition or simply setting aside time for your own practice, Open Access offers the freedom to work alongside other artists in our friendly community studio.

You will be able to:

• Work independently using our printmaking facilities.

• Continue existing projects or begin new ones at your own pace.

• Make use of our Victorian Albion Press and shared studio equipment.

• Meet other printmakers and become part of our creative community.

During your first Open Access session, we’ll need to give you a 30 minute induction, introducing you to the studio, equipment, studio guidelines and safe working practices. This induction is included with your first booking and is designed to help you feel confident using the space independently. If you're booking multiple Open Access sessions, select the induction option on the first date you attend; you'll only need to complete it once.

Inks, tools, basic materials and studio facilities are provided. Papers, lino and Perspex are available to purchase if required. Please wear clothes you don't mind getting inky, and bring lunch or a snack if needed. Tea and coffee are provided throughout the session, and Cherry Farm Café is next door if you'd like refreshments.

Thu 1st, 8th, 15th & 22nd Oct | 10am–1pm, 2pm–5pm & 6pm–9pm
Thu 5th, 12th, 19th & 26th Nov | 10am–1pm, 2pm–5pm & 6pm–9pm
Thu 3rd, 10th & 17th Dec | 10am–1pm, 2pm–5pm & 6pm–9pm

If you're looking for dedicated studio time to continue a creative project while still having guidance close at hand, our Supported Open Access sessions provide access to our print studio, equipment and facilities in a relaxed and supportive environment. Whether you're continuing a project from one of our workshops, printing an edition, developing new ideas or simply looking for dedicated studio time, we'll be available throughout the session to offer advice and technical support whenever you need it.

These sessions are less structured than our taught workshops, allowing you to work at your own pace while building confidence in using our equipment and developing your own printmaking practice. They're also a wonderful opportunity to meet other printmakers, share ideas and become part of our growing creative community.

You may make use of our Albion and Etching press, however we do not have an acid room set up yet so the only intaglio process available is drypoint etching. The acid room will be set up in the new year.

You will learn:

• How to work more confidently and independently in a print studio.

• Ways to develop and refine your own printmaking projects.

• Good studio practice and safe use of our Albion Press and equipment.

• Techniques and practical advice tailored to your individual project.

During your first Open Access session, we’ll need to give you a 30 minute induction, introducing you to the studio, equipment, studio guidelines and safe working practices. This induction is included with your first booking and is designed to help you feel confident using the space independently. If you're booking multiple Open Access sessions, select the induction option on the first date you attend; you'll only need to complete it once.

Inks, tools, basic materials and studio facilities are provided. Papers, lino and Perspex are available to purchase if required. Please wear clothes you don't mind getting inky, and bring lunch or a snack if needed. Tea and coffee are provided throughout the session, and Cherry Farm Café is next door if you'd like refreshments.

Dates: Friday 6th, 13th, 20th & 27th Nov and 4th, 11th, & 18th Dec | 10am–1pm

Designed for both complete beginners and experienced returners.

This seven-session course is an opportunity to spend sustained time exploring the creative possibilities of bookbinding. You’ll learn how to make Perfect Bound books and Hard Back books, while also exploring lino cut and other ways of decorating and personalising your books.

Alongside the practical techniques, we’ll think about books as places to hold and archive the things that matter to us — from memories and recipes to drawings, writings and collected materials. The course is open to all ability levels and will allow you to develop your skills progressively across the seven sessions. All materials and equipment are included.

Sat 12th Dec | 2pm-5pm

Sat 19th Dec | 2pm-5pm

Create your own beautiful marbled wrapping paper in this festive workshop. You’ll learn the basics of western paper marbling before using colour and pattern to decorate A2 sheets of paper, ready to wrap gifts for loved ones or give as a handmade present in their own right.

Please wear scruffy clothes or bring an apron, as marbling can be messy. We recommend collecting your marbled papers the following day to allow them to dry fully. All materials and equipment are included.