Explore printmaking using tetra pak and recycled materials to create beautiful intaglio prints using drypoint and collograph methods.

On this taster session you will experiment with mark making on recycled tetra pak and packaging using a variety of different tools such as dry point needles, craft knives, and roulette wheels.

You will learn how to use our traditional etching presses in the workshop, how to prepare soaked paper and how to transfer your chosen design onto the Tetra Pak.

Explore the exciting process of Gelli printing on this taster session.

Learn and develop your skills and confidence in using a range of media such as charcoal, pencil and graphite to create drawn portraits, working from reference images.

You will then experiment with monoprinting using a technique in which the inked up plate is drawn into and partially wiped away, creating light and dark areas (chiaroscuro) before making prints of your portraits.

The workshop will be taught in a step by step way with tutor advice and guidance.

This workshop will introduce you to a version of collograph which uses relief inking methods to produce prints using our fantastic range of etching presses and equipment in the print workshop.

You’ll use oil based inks, stencils, collage and textures to create an exciting series of prints. This is a great introduction to the collograph technique.

Spend a day learning how to use specialist woodcutting tools to carve your own design into high-quality plywood to print from. You’ll learn how to use oil based inks and use Leeds Print Workshop’s traditional relief printing presses, as well as other printing methods including hand burnishing. This is a great introduction to woodcut techniques.

Monoprinting uses a plate and stencil process and multiple layers of oil-based ink to make unique prints.

This process is a great first introduction into printmaking – you’ll learn about inks and paper, and use our fantastic range of etching presses and equipment in the workshop.

Starting out with simple shapes and block colours you can build up monoprints with complex designs, textures and shades to create a series of prints onto paper.

Dive into a world of creativity and connection with NightSpark's exclusive event: Paint & Pose! Join us at the vibrant Nyla's Bar nestled in the heart of Leeds City Centre, for an unforgettable evening of artistic expression and camaraderie.

As you step into the lively atmosphere, let the excitement brew as you and your friend or partner paint one another and enjoy the lively ambiance.

Under the careful guidance of artist Georgia, you will first learn the basics of using polymer clay before moving onto designing your miniature pet and finally moulding them from polymer clay. Feel free to come prepared with ideas and photographs or let inspiration strike during the workshop!

Whilst the miniature pets are baking, you will craft tiny trinket homes for them from fabric and a matchbox.