Summer Printmaking Course for Kids

Three days of proper printmaking for young artists


Hope Press
Hope Press
5.0 (62)

8 to 15 years     15 hours total (over 3 dates) Class size 1 to 3 guests       £220 (PayPal Pay in 3 available)

Give your creative kids a professional artistic experience this summer. The Hope Press summer school offers 5-star teaching, exciting techniques, all in a real working artist's studio. Nothing here is dumbed down: your child will use proper tools and materials and leave with loads of high-quality prints and products to be proud of.
When I was a kid, I absolutely loathed the idea of going to a summer school or holiday activity—not least because I was ready for a break from all the social pressures of term time. My aim is to make the summer school a very gentle and welcoming place for the students. There are going to be no more than six; we have a fantastic assistant helping in the studio who adds to the welcoming environment, and the emphasis is on enjoying ourselves and discovering new techniques: there's no pressure to make "great work"!
Both my assistant and I are enhanced DBS-checked, and with a maximum of 6 children and two adults in the studio, your child will get plenty of individual attention and support throughout the day. All techniques are non-toxic.
Day 1:
  • Screenprinting T-shirts
  • Cyanotype from nature
Day 2:
  • Two-colour lino cut card designs
  • Expressive monoprint
Day 3:
  • Screenprinting door signs/wall art
  • Tetrapak animal printing
They'll leave with a body of finished prints and hopefully a new love of making things with their hands.
This is an unusual opportunity for any children with a keen interest in visual arts. Our aim is to open their horizons to the extraordinary world of printmaking and take their art skills up a big step!
There are limited spaces left, so book promptly to avoid disappointment. Get in touch if you have any questions before booking.
What you'll get
T-shirts, door signs and a large body of prints on paper. Snacks and drinks each day.
Knowledge required
none
What to bring
lunch
Session repeats

After the first session, the next session is: 24-26 August 10am-3pm.

Suitable for

Suitable for kids from 8 to 15 years old.

Adult accompaniment is not required.

Location

Hope Press, Grimshaw Lane, Bollington, Macclesfield

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Hope Press
Hope Press

5.0 (62)

Believe it or not, print-making saved my life!
A few years ago, my life looked pretty normal: I was a Dad, a garden designer, and a keen walker. Suddenly everything changed. One day I simply couldn’t get off the sitting-room floor. I’d had a nasty bug and the next thing I knew: I was diagnosed with ME/CFS.
For a long time, things were pretty tough, but as the weeks passed, I began to discover painting and printmaking. And as the weeks turned to months I was making more and more art, and steadily feeling better.
Print-making was a refuge: a place to get better from. As I recovered my health I realised I wanted to share the magic of making things with other people; and the dream of Hope Press was born!
Everyone could do with more space in their life, more time for creativity, more peace and flow. I now run a variety of classes and workshops in printmaking – including a course for people with illnesses like mine – I hope you'll find something for you.

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