Established in 1984, West Yorkshire Print Workshop is the largest open access printmaking facility in Yorkshire. Nestled in the heart of Mirfield, we support, nurture and promote creative talent through the joy of making prints.

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Present – A seasonal selling exhibition of original art and craft

Present  14th November – 22nd December Unit 2, Piazza Shopping Centre, Huddersfield We hope to [...]

19
Jan
Meet a member – Beth Leedham

Hi! I’m Beth – I’m a Textile Designer, a colour enthusiast and passionate about sustainability. [...]

27
Nov
News from the print studios – 20:20 Print Exchange

21 of our members have been beavering away over the last 3-4 months to make [...]

29
Oct
remote12, etching by Michelle Keegan
Tutor spotlight: Michelle Keegan

Michelle Keegan is no stranger to our workshop or indeed WYPW having received our Flourish [...]

29
Oct
Meet a member – Paul Walsh

Paul Walsh is an artist who lives in Mirfield and who creates visual and audio [...]

16
Oct
Becalmed – An exhibition by Sue Baker Kenton

‘Becalmed’ opens to the public on 26th September at Unit 2 in the Piazza shopping [...]

19
Sep
*NEW* Print equipment for hire!

We offer a range of printmaking materials to buy including paper, metal plates cut-to-size and [...]

18
Sep
Meet a member – Tom Ratcliffe

Tom Ratcliffe is an artist and art historian who lives and works in Brighouse, West [...]

17
Sep

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We’re so looking forward WOVEN 2021 and seeing this project come to life - can you help? Support our own @clare_grace_designs by drawing plants and flowers using coffee and twigs - 2 things we’ve got in abundance right now! - and become part of this final piece. ☕️🌿 #Repost @woveninkirklees ・・・ Growing Colour Together is a natural dyeing project for WOVEN. We have a creative challenge for you that is loads of fun, and also if you want you can submit your work to be part of a larger artwork that will feature in the WOVEN 2021 Festival! Your Task - We would like you to produce some beautiful flower and plant drawings using natural drawing tools, that you will make, and natural inks made from instant coffee. And Then - if you are particularly happy with your drawing the artist Clare Grace @clare_grace_designs would love you to send in your images created from the activities to make a printed textile sculpture created using natural printing inks. If you want your work to be included in the sculpture which will be featured in the WOVEN Festival - all you need to do is email a good quality scan or photo to janeh@hatchprojects.org.uk Remember - all you need is some paper, coffee and a twig to do this activity! You can find an instructional video and worksheet on the 'Growing Colour Together' section of our website. . #GrowingColourTogether #NaturalDyeing #Eco #Sustainable #Sustainibility #Environmental #Natural #Nature #Drawing #Art #Ink #Artist #Creative #WovenInKirklees #Woven2021 #Kirklees
We’re so looking forward WOVEN 2021 and seeing this project come to life - can you help? Support our own @clare_grace_designs by drawing plants and flowers using coffee and twigs - 2 things we’ve got in abundance right now! - and become part of this final piece. ☕️🌿 #Repost @woveninkirklees ・・・ Growing Colour Together is a natural dyeing project for WOVEN. We have a creative challenge for you that is loads of fun, and also if you want you can submit your work to be part of a larger artwork that will feature in the WOVEN 2021 Festival! Your Task - We would like you to produce some beautiful flower and plant drawings using natural drawing tools, that you will make, and natural inks made from instant coffee. And Then - if you are particularly happy with your drawing the artist Clare Grace @clare_grace_designs would love you to send in your images created from the activities to make a printed textile sculpture created using natural printing inks. If you want your work to be included in the sculpture which will be featured in the WOVEN Festival - all you need to do is email a good quality scan or photo to janeh@hatchprojects.org.uk Remember - all you need is some paper, coffee and a twig to do this activity! You can find an instructional video and worksheet on the 'Growing Colour Together' section of our website. . #GrowingColourTogether #NaturalDyeing #Eco #Sustainable #Sustainibility #Environmental #Natural #Nature #Drawing #Art #Ink #Artist #Creative #WovenInKirklees #Woven2021 #Kirklees
Whether you’re looking to further your practice or you need some inspiration, there’s still lots to look forward to. Check out our upcoming programme of online events and summer courses. We’re always looking to do more for our community - if you can offer suggestions or support, get in touch! #wypw #printmaking #printmakersofinstagram #learntoprint #acesupported #acenorth #artsinkirklees
Whether you’re looking to further your practice or you need some inspiration, there’s still lots to look forward to. Check out our upcoming programme of online events and summer courses. We’re always looking to do more for our community - if you can offer suggestions or support, get in touch! #wypw #printmaking #printmakersofinstagram #learntoprint #acesupported #acenorth #artsinkirklees
It’s FriYay! Our wonderful technician, Kate, has been keeping the workshop feeling loved, preparing for our next virtual members meeting next week - we can’t wait! It’s important to keep our family engaged - the support of our members is so important in keeping West Yorkshire printing, and we work really hard to bring some super member benefits. Have you thought about being part of the gang? #Repost @desforgery with @make_repost ・・・ A bit of playtime this afternoon. Practicing silkscreen monoprinting while wfh for next week's WYPW member's Zoom Session where I'll be doing a little demo. I must warn you all...it's messy! But fun 🙂 now to clean up in the shower 😬 . . #wipwednesday #silkscreen #monoprinting #wip #wypw #wfh #artiststudio #printmaking #screenprinting #monosilkscreen #waterbased #system3 #studiotime#printstudio #printworkshop #homeprinting #printmakersofinstagram #squeegee
It’s FriYay! Our wonderful technician, Kate, has been keeping the workshop feeling loved, preparing for our next virtual members meeting next week - we can’t wait! It’s important to keep our family engaged - the support of our members is so important in keeping West Yorkshire printing, and we work really hard to bring some super member benefits. Have you thought about being part of the gang? #Repost @desforgery with @make_repost ・・・ A bit of playtime this afternoon. Practicing silkscreen monoprinting while wfh for next week's WYPW member's Zoom Session where I'll be doing a little demo. I must warn you all...it's messy! But fun 🙂 now to clean up in the shower 😬 . . #wipwednesday #silkscreen #monoprinting #wip #wypw #wfh #artiststudio #printmaking #screenprinting #monosilkscreen #waterbased #system3 #studiotime#printstudio #printworkshop #homeprinting #printmakersofinstagram #squeegee
We’re growing our family! Thanks to additional funding through the Culture Recovery Fund, we're growing our freelance pool of printmaking tutors to support online courses and tutorials. Share your story, your practice and help others learn while you earn. Follow the #LinkInBio to view the role and apply. #LearnToPrint #PrintmakersOfInstagram #PrintWorkshop #RemoteLearning #JoinUs #Freelance #WYPW @pressingmattersmag @creative_kirklees @screenstretch #acesupported #acenorth #culturerecoveryfund #crf
We’re growing our family! Thanks to additional funding through the Culture Recovery Fund, we're growing our freelance pool of printmaking tutors to support online courses and tutorials. Share your story, your practice and help others learn while you earn. Follow the #LinkInBio to view the role and apply. #LearnToPrint #PrintmakersOfInstagram #PrintWorkshop #RemoteLearning #JoinUs #Freelance #WYPW @pressingmattersmag @creative_kirklees @screenstretch #acesupported #acenorth #culturerecoveryfund #crf
A little reminder on this #BlueMonday morning. This print promises: ‘this too shall pass’. This simple yet powerful piece from @jo_blaker is available in our online shop. #mondaymotivation #mondaymood #thistooshallpass #printpositive #artistswypw #wypw #printmaking #printmakersofinstagram #woodcut #artistsupportpledge #creativekirklees #artsinkirklees #justacard #weatherwatch
A little reminder on this #BlueMonday morning. This print promises: ‘this too shall pass’. This simple yet powerful piece from @jo_blaker is available in our online shop. #mondaymotivation #mondaymood #thistooshallpass #printpositive #artistswypw #wypw #printmaking #printmakersofinstagram #woodcut #artistsupportpledge #creativekirklees #artsinkirklees #justacard #weatherwatch
Something to celebrate! A thousand thank yous, 47 times over to all those who participated in and supported our PRESENT exhibition shop. Each little (or big) purchase helps us keep West Yorkshire printing and is part of artists making a living. You can continue to support through our online shop. THANK YOU #shoplocal #shopsmall #temporarycontemporary #supportlocalartists #creativekirklees #artsinkirklees #meetthemaker #acesupported #acenorth #hereforculture #mirfield #huddersfield #thankyou
Something to celebrate! A thousand thank yous, 47 times over to all those who participated in and supported our PRESENT exhibition shop. Each little (or big) purchase helps us keep West Yorkshire printing and is part of artists making a living. You can continue to support through our online shop. THANK YOU #shoplocal #shopsmall #temporarycontemporary #supportlocalartists #creativekirklees #artsinkirklees #meetthemaker #acesupported #acenorth #hereforculture #mirfield #huddersfield #thankyou
Such a treat to peek at the process of fabric printing! You can watch the full video on @samgroom.printmaker’s page. These retro vibes are happily taking us into the weekend! #fabricprinting #printmakersofinstagram #fridayvibes #meetthemaker #Repost @samgroom.printmaker ・・・ This was a heart in the mouth moment this morning when I decided I just had to add one more layer to my section of fabric that I’ve been printing onto over the past few days. It’s all very typical of me, the screen is balanced precariously on the edge of the table and the ink is very lumpy. I’ve kept all the sound effects in and you can hear me sighing when I think I’ve made a mess of it. Thankfully it worked out fine! 😁
Such a treat to peek at the process of fabric printing! You can watch the full video on @samgroom.printmaker’s page. These retro vibes are happily taking us into the weekend! #fabricprinting #printmakersofinstagram #fridayvibes #meetthemaker #Repost @samgroom.printmaker ・・・ This was a heart in the mouth moment this morning when I decided I just had to add one more layer to my section of fabric that I’ve been printing onto over the past few days. It’s all very typical of me, the screen is balanced precariously on the edge of the table and the ink is very lumpy. I’ve kept all the sound effects in and you can hear me sighing when I think I’ve made a mess of it. Thankfully it worked out fine! 😁
On days like today, you definitely need a bit of colour on the grid! 🌧 🌈 This intricate, playful piece from Hazel Roberts is brightening up our day. You can discover Hazel’s process in our Talking Art session on 28 Jan #LinkInBio Repost @hazelroberts1 ・・・ #screenprinting #thistookfartoolong #printisntdead #printing
On days like today, you definitely need a bit of colour on the grid! 🌧 🌈 This intricate, playful piece from Hazel Roberts is brightening up our day. You can discover Hazel’s process in our Talking Art session on 28 Jan #LinkInBio Repost @hazelroberts1 ・・・ #screenprinting #thistookfartoolong #printisntdead #printing
Susan Wright’s new series fabric-based prints are really making us feel cosy on a warm Monday. Susan’s flora-themed works can be found in our online card shop, to bring a feeling of calm to the home of someone special. #Repost @suegrantwright2 ・・・ ‘Brocade’ first two in a series of prints based on fabric. Etching and aquatint. #etching #hotbedpress #theartworks #textilearchive #printmakers #wypw
Susan Wright’s new series fabric-based prints are really making us feel cosy on a warm Monday. Susan’s flora-themed works can be found in our online card shop, to bring a feeling of calm to the home of someone special. #Repost @suegrantwright2 ・・・ ‘Brocade’ first two in a series of prints based on fabric. Etching and aquatint. #etching #hotbedpress #theartworks #textilearchive #printmakers #wypw