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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Examples of Photo-Plate Lithography
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Intro to: Photo-Plate Lithography

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Taster: Linocut Printing – Beginners

£30.00
Example of colour mixing with Screen Printing
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Colour Mixing for Screen print

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Neil Anderson screen print
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Taster: Screen Printing Paper

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Taster: Drypoint Printing – Beginners

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Example of a linoprint on textiles
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Lino Print for Textiles

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NEWS

Solar plate printing
Solar Plate Printing with Kate Desforges

On Saturday we had the lovely Bianca and her Dad in the workshop to do a [...]

07
Oct
Reduction Linocut at WYPW
Guide to Linocut

Linocut is a relief printing technique in which a linoleum block is cut into using [...]

25
Sep
Exhibition: Present – Christmas show

Looking for that unique Christmas gift for friends and family this year?  Then make sure [...]

23
Sep
Testing letterpress type
Alicia and the letterpress

We’ve had Alicia with us since June on work placement from Huddersfield University and she [...]

23
Sep
Maggie Thomas print
Exhibition: At the Margin

Maggie Thompson has exhibited widely since completing her MA at Manchester School of Art in [...]

23
Sep
Abstract photo of a Sally Barker print
Exhibition: Object/Image/Image/Object

West Yorkshire Print Workshop is delighted to be showing a selection of works by members [...]

23
Sep
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A big part of what we do here @wypw is passing on our passion for print! We have an amazing team of tutors eager to share their knowledge with those keen to learn more. What would you love to see as part of our education programme? Maybe you've been interested in a particular technique but don't know how to get started? Stuck in a creative rut or perhaps simply looking for a fun afternoon getting your fingers inky? Help us shape our courses by commenting below 👇 or email our education coordinator Caro - caroline@wypw.org - we'll see what we can do! 😊
A big part of what we do here @wypw is passing on our passion for print! We have an amazing team of tutors eager to share their knowledge with those keen to learn more. What would you love to see as part of our education programme? Maybe you've been interested in a particular technique but don't know how to get started? Stuck in a creative rut or perhaps simply looking for a fun afternoon getting your fingers inky? Help us shape our courses by commenting below 👇 or email our education coordinator Caro - caroline@wypw.org - we'll see what we can do! 😊
As much as we love our bricks and mortar location in #Mirfield (and we really do ☺), we also love getting out and about, meeting new people and shouting about all the wonderful things our members and studio holders get up to! You can often find us at print fairs and exhibiting at other venues and events! We have recently taken over a pop up space in the centre of Huddersfield, part of the Piazza shopping centre. We're just settling in and getting it ship shape, hence the 'in progress shots' but keep your eyes peeled 👀 for events and happenings as we'll be there for a few months. If you're in #Huddersfield stop by and say hi, we'd love to meet you! 😊 #wypw #huddersfieldtown #artist #popupshop #wypwontour #shoplocaluk @sculptorjim @helainasharpley @clare_grace_designs
As much as we love our bricks and mortar location in #Mirfield (and we really do ☺), we also love getting out and about, meeting new people and shouting about all the wonderful things our members and studio holders get up to! You can often find us at print fairs and exhibiting at other venues and events! We have recently taken over a pop up space in the centre of Huddersfield, part of the Piazza shopping centre. We're just settling in and getting it ship shape, hence the 'in progress shots' but keep your eyes peeled 👀 for events and happenings as we'll be there for a few months. If you're in #Huddersfield stop by and say hi, we'd love to meet you! 😊 #wypw #huddersfieldtown #artist #popupshop #wypwontour #shoplocaluk @sculptorjim @helainasharpley @clare_grace_designs
#behindthescenes : ink and machines! (plus sweat, tears, frustration and joy - not shown 😁) We love the smell of ink and the joy of exploring a process, the satisfaction of revealing the first print ain't half bad either! #wypw #wypwartists #creativeYorkshire #printmaking #artist #printworkshop #ilovethesmellofinkinthemorning #ink #print #wip #MeetTheMakerWeek
#behindthescenes : ink and machines! (plus sweat, tears, frustration and joy - not shown 😁) We love the smell of ink and the joy of exploring a process, the satisfaction of revealing the first print ain't half bad either! #wypw #wypwartists #creativeYorkshire #printmaking #artist #printworkshop #ilovethesmellofinkinthemorning #ink #print #wip #MeetTheMakerWeek
Day 2 of our #MeetTheMakerWeek challenge here on Insta and our next prompt is “Range, collection, makes”. This time of the year at WYPW we like do something special in the gallery and turn it into one big festive shop called 'Present'! It showcases a wide range of contemporary art and craft from local and regional artists and makers- including prints and hand-made cards, jewellery and soft furnishings, paintings and decorative objects. Tonight is our ‘Winter Warmer' late night shopping in #Mirfield, where a number of shops will be open until 8pm for all your Christmas needs. Explore what your local hight street has to offer this festive season! #supportlocal #supportsmallbusiness #justacard #wypw #creativeYorkshire #printmaking #printmakersofinstagram #creativecourses #gallery #fortheloveofprint #creativecommunity #print
Day 2 of our #MeetTheMakerWeek challenge here on Insta and our next prompt is “Range, collection, makes”. This time of the year at WYPW we like do something special in the gallery and turn it into one big festive shop called 'Present'! It showcases a wide range of contemporary art and craft from local and regional artists and makers- including prints and hand-made cards, jewellery and soft furnishings, paintings and decorative objects. Tonight is our ‘Winter Warmer' late night shopping in #Mirfield, where a number of shops will be open until 8pm for all your Christmas needs. Explore what your local hight street has to offer this festive season! #supportlocal #supportsmallbusiness #justacard #wypw #creativeYorkshire #printmaking #printmakersofinstagram #creativecourses #gallery #fortheloveofprint #creativecommunity #print
Happy Monday folks! It's a chilly ❄ one this morning so remembering fondly the summer sun as we share this pic of our lovely building! ☀ This week WYPW will be taking part in #MeetTheMakerWeek here on Insta, so, as we follow the prompts set by @joannahawker; expect a behind the scenes peak at what goes on inside these four walls and what us and our members get up to in the run up to Christmas. Today’s prompt for the challenge is Elevator Pitch so “ping! - Doors opening!” – let’s go! For those who don’t know, West Yorkshire Print Workshop was founded 35years ago this very month! – nestled in Mirfield - we offer a welcoming space for printmakers at all levels, providing printmaking facilities and courses, affordable studio spaces and we also have a fabulous gallery space which hosts lots of great exhibitions throughout the year. We are a small team here but exist as part of a fantastic creative community made up of very talented folk and we’d love for you to come and be part of it too! Why not pop to our website to see how you can get involved? #wypw #creativeYorkshire #printmaking #printmakersofinstagram #creativecourses #gallery #fortheloveofprint #creativecommunity #print
Happy Monday folks! It's a chilly ❄ one this morning so remembering fondly the summer sun as we share this pic of our lovely building! ☀ This week WYPW will be taking part in #MeetTheMakerWeek here on Insta, so, as we follow the prompts set by @joannahawker; expect a behind the scenes peak at what goes on inside these four walls and what us and our members get up to in the run up to Christmas. Today’s prompt for the challenge is Elevator Pitch so “ping! - Doors opening!” – let’s go! For those who don’t know, West Yorkshire Print Workshop was founded 35years ago this very month! – nestled in Mirfield - we offer a welcoming space for printmakers at all levels, providing printmaking facilities and courses, affordable studio spaces and we also have a fabulous gallery space which hosts lots of great exhibitions throughout the year. We are a small team here but exist as part of a fantastic creative community made up of very talented folk and we’d love for you to come and be part of it too! Why not pop to our website to see how you can get involved? #wypw #creativeYorkshire #printmaking #printmakersofinstagram #creativecourses #gallery #fortheloveofprint #creativecommunity #print
Member Dan Booth has a solo exhibition opening this Saturday at @globearts #slaithwaite ! #screenprinting #printmaking #yorkshireartist #wypwmembers Reposted from @designartnonsense (@get_regrann) - My exhibition at @globearts opens this Saturday - the same day as the Globe Arts Christmas Fair & Open Studios. Open from 11 til 5. I'll be in my studio all day if anyone wants to pop in and say hello. There'll be lots of other stuff going on around the village as it's #Slaithwaite Christmas lights switch. There'll be a Christmas Mouse Hunt at Globe Arts too, to keep the kids entertained! #slawit #colnevalley #screenprinting #art #screenprint #printmaking #huddersfield #creativekirklees #silkscreen #artprints #exhibition #yorkshireartist #christmasfair #kirklees #wypwmembers - #regrann
Member Dan Booth has a solo exhibition opening this Saturday at @globearts #slaithwaite ! #screenprinting #printmaking #yorkshireartist #wypwmembers Reposted from @designartnonsense (@get_regrann) - My exhibition at @globearts opens this Saturday - the same day as the Globe Arts Christmas Fair & Open Studios. Open from 11 til 5. I'll be in my studio all day if anyone wants to pop in and say hello. There'll be lots of other stuff going on around the village as it's #Slaithwaite Christmas lights switch. There'll be a Christmas Mouse Hunt at Globe Arts too, to keep the kids entertained! #slawit #colnevalley #screenprinting #art #screenprint #printmaking #huddersfield #creativekirklees #silkscreen #artprints #exhibition #yorkshireartist #christmasfair #kirklees #wypwmembers - #regrann
#WYPW member @lisastubbs5 is busy prepping for her monoprint workshop with us in December! Reposted from @lisastubbs5 (@get_regrann) - Just doing a bit of prep for the Christmas monoprint workshop @wypw and found this lovely stencil, I 🖤 monoprinting and all the happy accidents and ghosting that *piff paff puff magically appears! The workshop is now full but I plan to run more @wypw and @globearts next year! - #regrann
#WYPW member @lisastubbs5 is busy prepping for her monoprint workshop with us in December! Reposted from @lisastubbs5 (@get_regrann) - Just doing a bit of prep for the Christmas monoprint workshop @wypw and found this lovely stencil, I 🖤 monoprinting and all the happy accidents and ghosting that *piff paff puff magically appears! The workshop is now full but I plan to run more @wypw and @globearts next year! - #regrann
We have such great support from our studio holders @artistswypw ! Reposted from @artistswypw (@get_regrann) - This week is @justacard #indie week, celebrating and supporting all independent and creative businesses. Spreading the message that buying #justacard really does mean alot to small businesses - it all adds up! That couldn't be more true here @wypw We are open 6 days a week, the gallery shows #printmaking exhibitions and there's a small #craft shop selling cards, ceramics, jewellery and of course prints, from #wypwmembers and others. As an #artscharity sales from the shop helps to keep WYPW part of the #mirfield community. The organisation has been her for 35 years, supporting print makers through the open access facilities, running courses and exhibition opportunities. There are also 11 studios. If you're in the area, please do call in! We're a very friendly bunch! And if everyone bought Just a card, life here wouldn't be so dependent on fundraising and volunteers... The current #exhibition Present has all the handmade #christmasgifts you might need! #shopsmall #supportlocal #yorkshireartists #buyhandmade #handmadeisbest #seekinspirecreate #wypw #creativecommunity #makersformakers #openforbusiness - #regrann
We have such great support from our studio holders @artistswypw ! Reposted from @artistswypw (@get_regrann) - This week is @justacard #indie week, celebrating and supporting all independent and creative businesses. Spreading the message that buying #justacard really does mean alot to small businesses - it all adds up! That couldn't be more true here @wypw We are open 6 days a week, the gallery shows #printmaking exhibitions and there's a small #craft shop selling cards, ceramics, jewellery and of course prints, from #wypwmembers and others. As an #artscharity sales from the shop helps to keep WYPW part of the #mirfield community. The organisation has been her for 35 years, supporting print makers through the open access facilities, running courses and exhibition opportunities. There are also 11 studios. If you're in the area, please do call in! We're a very friendly bunch! And if everyone bought Just a card, life here wouldn't be so dependent on fundraising and volunteers... The current #exhibition Present has all the handmade #christmasgifts you might need! #shopsmall #supportlocal #yorkshireartists #buyhandmade #handmadeisbest #seekinspirecreate #wypw #creativecommunity #makersformakers #openforbusiness - #regrann