Printfest
Printfest is one of the UK’s foremost artist-led festivals, championing printmakers and the original hand-made print for over 20 years. See what’s on at the 2025 edition as dozens of the country’s best printmakers bring their incredible work to Ulverston.
Printfest 2025: Screenprinting Workshop
Introduction to screen printing using drawing fluid and screen filler to print your desired design, suitable for beginners.
Printfest 2025: Linoprint Workshop
A full day workshop will give you the opportunity to create a multi-colour print using the jigsaw block technique
Printfest 2025: Opening Talk
Rachel Gracey, Printmaker of the Year and Printmakers’ Printmaker Jemma Gunning share insights into their work
Printfest 2025: Collagraph Workshop
Workshop involving the use of a variety of techniques including carborundum and cut and peel
Printfest 2025: Preview
Beat the crowds and be among the first to discover works by new and seasoned Printfest exhibitors
Printfest 2025: Drypoint Workshop
Explore drypoint, a printmaking process in which a design is drawn on a plate with a sharp, pointed needle-like instrument
Printfest 2025: Quiet Time
Exclusive access to the exhibition for users with additional needs such as wheelchairs
Printfest 2025: Main Exhibition
Explore the healing power of printmaking in a space for connection, reflection, and inspiration
Printfest 2025: Pastel on print (adapting Degas) Workshop
Explore embellishing a print, to create a painterly and fresh effect.
Printfest 2025: Linoprint Stamps Workshop
Make a set of personalised cards and wrapping paper using lino cutting techniques
Printfest 2025: Monoprint Workshop
Beginners workshop exploring monoprints using a wide variety of techniques
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