Letterpress Printmaking: Christmas Stationery Workshop

Get into the festive spirit with this wonderful hands-on festive letterpress workshop, where tradition meets creativity. In this two-hour workshop, you'll get the chance to slow down, embrace the art of printmaking, and create your own festive stationery and decorations to take home and treasure.

What to Expect:

• Work with traditional letterpress printing equipment – from vintage woodtype to modern polymer plates
• Craft your own festive cards, gift tags, and wrap – perfect for adding a personal touch to your holiday season

• Embrace the process – enjoy a relaxing, tactile experience that reconnects you with traditional printmaking techniques

Lucy will guide you all the way!

Whether you're a seasoned creative or a curious beginner, this workshop offers a magical opportunity to explore your festive side through the timeless art of letterpress.

Why Attend?

• Experience the Craft: This workshop offers a unique opportunity to see and touch authentic letterpress equipment and explore this historic printing method.
• Take Home Handmade Stationery: Create a beautiful stationery, printed by hand, to make your holiday greetings extra special this year.

All materials are provided, and no prior experience is needed!

Refreshments will be available.

Due to the equipment being used please wear appropriate footwear such as trainers, boots etc

Date: Saturday1st November 2025

Time: 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Location: Kick Up The Arts,14 The Bell Centre, Melton Mowbray

Don't miss out on this opportunity to joins us and learn the techniques of traditional letterpress at our creative hub, Kick Up The Arts.

About Lucy

As a professional graphic designer and branding consultant, Lucy from Green Machine Creative blends her experience of running a modern design practice with the very special, traditional printmaking process of Letterpress. When the laptop closes at the end of the day, the traditional printing presses come to life. Using vintage wood and metal type blocks, she creates unique typographic posters and cards to sell online and in stores.

Follow Lucy on socials here: @greenmachinecreative

https://greenmachinecreative.com/letterpress/

Parking

Parking is available in The Bell Centre Car Park. Please use the second car park entrance on St Marys Way.

Our location

We're located in the Bell Centre in the centre of Melton Mowbray. You'll find us at number 14 between Savers and the Time Out cafe.

About Kick Up The Arts

Kick Up The Arts is a creative hub located in the heart of Melton Mowbray, offering a range of art and craft workshops and drop-in sessions for adults, families and children, delivered by professional artists and creatives local to Melton Mowbray.

If you have any questions before booking please email us at kickuptheartsmelton@gmail.com

We look forward to welcoming you to our warm and friendly venue.

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