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WYPW Monthly Meet the Maker & Pop-up Gallery Shop – March Edition – Julie Turner
Mar
Join us at West Yorkshire Print Workshop in Mirfield for our monthly Meet the Maker & Print Pop-Up Shop – a must-visit event for art lovers, printmakers, and collectors! This March, we celebrate Spring Prints, featuring an exclusive showcase from our highlighted printmaker, Julie Turner.
March Pop-Up: Spring Prints
- Dates: Friday 28th & Saturday 29th March 2025
- Opening Times: 11 AM – 3 PM
- Meet the Maker: Julie Turner
- Location: West Yorkshire Print Workshop 75A Huddersfield Road Mirfield WF14 8AT
- Entry: Free – no booking required
What to Expect
Our pop-up shop, running on the last Friday and Saturday of this Month and, is the perfect opportunity to browse and buy original handmade prints, framed artwork, printmaking supplies, and our Post Box Print Club subscription boxes.
Each month the event will feature a different artist, offering visitors a chance to watch live printmaking demonstrations, ask questions, and gain inspiration from experienced printmakers.
This month, we welcome Julie Turner, an accomplished printmaker with a diverse artistic background spanning painting, photography, ceramics, and printmaking. Julie will be demonstrating lino printing, showcasing her unique creative process and sharing insights into her artistic journey. Visitors will have the chance to watch her carve and print from a lino block, offering a behind-the-scenes look at her intricate technique.
Julie will join us on Friday 28th March 12-2pm
Meet the Maker: Julie Turner 
Julie Turner’s artistic career spans decades and continents. After studying Fine Art at Leeds University, she gained experience in screen printing, ceramics, and large-scale painting, leading innovative art programs in hospitals and schools. Since returning to Yorkshire in 2017, Julie has been an active member of WYPW and is now part of our Board of Directors, supporting the growth of our printmaking community.
Julie’s work is deeply influenced by her surroundings, often capturing textures, patterns, and architectural structures through printmaking. She explores a variety of techniques, including linocut, etching, drypoint, screen printing, and collagraph, with a strong focus on layered compositions and subtle colour palettes. However, for this event, she’ll be demonstrating the bold and striking art of linocut printing, providing a fantastic opportunity to witness this time-honoured technique first hand.
Why Visit?
Meet a Featured Printmaker – Gain exclusive insight into Julie Turner’s printmaking process.
Watch Live Demonstrations – See lino printing in action and learn new techniques.
Shop Handmade Prints – Support local artists by purchasing unique, original artwork.
Get Inspired – Whether you’re a beginner or a seasoned printmaker, this event is a fantastic way to spark creativity.
Don’t miss this chance to connect with the WYPW printmaking community, explore unique handmade artwork, and discover the fascinating world of printmaking. See you in Mirfield on March 28th & 29th!
West Yorkshire Print Workshop (WYPW) is Yorkshire’s leading printmaking studio, offering specialist facilities, printmaking courses, and artist development programs. Stay updated on upcoming events, workshops, and exhibitions by following us on social media and subscribing to our newsletter!