Hands-On Merchandise Printing Workshop

Learn to create custom T-shirts, mugs and gifts using DTF, heat transfer vinyl and sublimation printing methods.



5 hours

Class size 1 to 15 (public classes), 10 to 25

  £95 - £105 (£105 per guest when you book for 1 guest, £95/guest for 2+ guests) (PayPal Pay in 3 available)

Design & Prepare Your Artwork

Design & Prepare Your Artwork

Understand how to set up artwork properly for DTF, sublimation and heat-transfer production. Learn sizing, layout alignment and material selection — and see how digital designs are converted into production-ready transfer sheets.


Cut & Position Your Design

Cut & Position Your Design

You will trim your transfer and position it correctly on your T-shirt, tote bag or product. You will learn placement techniques used in commercial printing.


Use Professional Heat Press Equipment

Use Professional Heat Press Equipment

You will operate a professional heat press machine and apply your design using correct temperature and pressure settings. This is the same equipment used in real production businesses.


Take Home Your Finished Products

Take Home Your Finished Products

You will leave with your own professionally printed item and understand how to replicate the process from home to start generating income.


Take Home Your Finished Products

Take Home Your Finished Products

You will leave with your own professionally printed item and understand how to replicate the process from home to start generating income.


Join this hands-on merchandise printing experience in Glasgow and learn how to turn simple materials into professional-quality customised products using real production equipment.
This isn't just a hobby session – you'll step into a live micro-production environment and see exactly how commercial merchandise is created. It's a low-pressure way to get behind the scenes of a working studio and understand the craft of professional printing.
You will discover how to:
  • Prepare and position your design correctly
  • Work with professional heat press machines
  • Apply transfers with the right temperature, pressure, and timing
  • Avoid common beginner mistakes
  • Understand how printed products are priced and sold
You won't only print on t-shirts and mugs. During this experience, you'll explore how designs can be applied to tote bags, hoodies, caps, mousepads, gift items, and other personalised merchandise. Your teacher will be there to provide hands-on help every step of the way, making sure you feel confident with the equipment.
By the end of your Glasgow printing class, you'll have created your own finished product and gained practical knowledge you can use to kickstart your next creative obsession. Whether you're looking to start a small side hustle, launch a creative brand, or just try something new, you'll leave with a unique keepsake and the skills to keep creating long after the class. This workshop offers a rewarding way to see your ideas come to life through high-quality production.

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What you'll get
  • A completed personalized product, real hands-on production experience, practical skills to start printing from home
  • Access to our private WhatsApp community and 30-day post-training guidance for continued support.
Suitable for

This class is perfect for beginners - no prior experience is needed.

This class is great for individuals and couples as well as for a date idea, birthday or hen do.

This experience would also be a unique gift for her, gift for mum, Father's Day gift or gift for couples.


FAQ

Do I need any experience to attend?
No experience is required. This workshop is beginner-friendly and designed to guide you step-by-step from design to finished product. You will learn the full printing workflow in a practical, hands-on environment.
What will I make during the session?
You will design and print your own personalised product such as a T-shirt, tote bag or mug using professional heat press equipment. You’ll leave with a completed product you created yourself.
What type of printing will I learn?
You will learn professional heat-press production techniques including sublimation printing and DTF (Direct-to-Film) transfer application. You’ll understand how to prepare artwork, position designs correctly, set accurate temperature and pressure, and achieve clean, durable finishes on different materials. These are real small-scale production methods used in custom merchandise businesses — not basic craft activities.
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Is this suitable for children?
This workshop is suitable for ages 14+ due to the use of professional heat press equipment. Participants under 16 must be accompanied by a responsible adult.
What products will I be able to print on?
T-shirts, tote bags, mugs, hoodies, caps, many gift items
What happens after the training?
You will receive post-training guidance and be added to a private WhatsApp community where you can ask questions, receive support, and continue learning as you begin printing from home.
Can I start a business after this workshop?
This training is structured to help you understand the workflow and confidence needed to begin small-scale printing from home. Many participants go on to produce items for personal use, events, or small business orders.
Location

St. Andrew’s Parish Church, Ralston Road, Barrhead, Glasgow G78 2QQ

Hands-On Merchandise Printing Workshop location
Your teacher

Qwiqkraft
Qwiqkraft


QwiqKraft – Creative Production & Hands-On Printing Studio
QwiqKraft was founded with one clear mission: to move people from interest to income through practical creative production.
What began as a passion for personalised merchandise evolved into a structured training platform delivering hands-on printing workshops in both the United Kingdom and Nigeria.
We specialise in:
  • T-shirt printing
  • Mug printing
  • Heat press production techniques
  • Design-to-product workflows
  • Personalised merchandise creation
Unlike demonstration-based craft sessions, our workshops are fully practical. Every participant works with real equipment, produces finished products, and gains confidence in the entire production process.
We operate in small groups to ensure direct guidance and quality execution from start to finish.
Beyond creativity, our focus is empowerment — helping individuals understand how personalised products can become a side income, micro-enterprise or structured production skill.
Our goal is simple:
Create makers who can produce confidently.

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