Wednesday, May 14

Printmaking for Beginners at The Customs House

Ages 16+

Join us at The Customs House every Wednesday 3-5pm for a hands-on printmaking workshop for beginners! £15 per person all materials provided.

By Rory Williams

Select date and time

Wednesday, May 14 · 3 - 5pm GMT+1

Location

The Customs House

Mill Dam South Shields NE33 1ES United Kingdom

Refund Policy

Refunds up to 7 days before event

About this event

Free venue parking

Welcome to my Weekly Printmaking for beginners classes at The Customs House!

Spend the afternoon exploring the art of printmaking in a relaxed and welcoming setting. Each session introduces a range of techniques, from carving and inking to pressing and pulling prints. With guided steps and plenty of room for experimentation, you'll develop your skills while creating unique prints to take home. All materials are provided—just bring your curiosity and a willingness to get inky.

Dates: Every Wednesday

Time: 15:00–17:00 PM

Location: The Customs House, South Shields

Price: £15, all materials provided

Drop in for a one-off session or join regularly to refine your techniques—it's completely up to you. Come along and see what you can create!

Frequently asked questions

Is it suitable for beginners?

Yes! The sessions are beginner-friendly, with guidance available throughout the session to help you build confidence and improve your printmaking skills.

Do I need to bring my own materials/equipment?

No! I provide all materials, including paper, chisels, etching scribes, and a small printing press. You're welcome to bring your own equipment if you like.

What should I expect in a session?

Each session will focus on a different type of printmaking (relief, intaglio, screen, or planographic). Throughout the session, I'll provide guidance on the steps you need to take from creating a sketch to producing your very own prints.

Organized by

Rory Williams

Rory Williams is a Tyne and Wear-based painter, curator and art instructor with interdisciplinary interests in figurative painting, digital media and community art engagement. His artistic and curatorial practices often merge, blurring the lines between facilitator and creator, creating community collaborative painting projects that explore contemporary themes.