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Welcome to the West Yorkshire Print Workshop

Based in Mirfield, the West Yorkshire Print Workshop is an open access printmaking facility.

We also run a regular programme of specialist printmaking courses and other related activities including arts and crafts activities and workshops for young people. We support artists and creative businesses by providing printmaking facilities, affordable studio spaces and exhibiting opportunities for members.

WYPW is a registered charity (no. 1010125) and a Regularly Funded Organisation of the Arts Council, England. We welcome any offers of voluntary assistance and sponsorship from the private and business sectors.

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.LATEST NEWS

.WORKSHOP OPENING TIMES


	.Monday .Tuesday .Wednesday .Thursday .Friday .Saturday	closed 10.30am - 10pm 10.30am - 6pm 10.30am - 6pm closed by arrangement (for members only).

.LATEST COURSES:

printing course

Introduction to Printmaking

For beginners, this course helps you to pick which printing techniques you would like to learn.

textile printing

Textile Printing for Beginners
Carol Southern

Learn how to print your very own designs onto textiles - no experience is needed.

CLARE CAULFIELD

Screen Printing
Clare Caulfield

Learn the proces involved in translating drawings & photos into a screen print..

felt course

Felt Making, Mixed Media & More
Catherine Green

Catherine is a textile artist and runs courses throughout the year from her large studio at WYPW

jewellery course

Glass Jewellery Making
Liz Danby

Produce your own beautiful & original glass jewellery. Ideal for Christmas gifts!

aquatint

Aquatint
Andrew Hambleton

Learn the various techniques used to create tones on an etching plate using traditional aquatint.

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.MEMBERS GALLERY:

.WYPW SHOP

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Our shop sells a wide range of printmaking papers, inks and other related sundries all at very competitive prices.

We sell to both members & non members. The opening times follow that of the workshop but items can arrange to be left out for members outside of these hours.

Click on the bag opposite to go directly to the shop price list.

.WHAT'S ON:

Courses at the West Yorkshire Print Workshop

We have a rolling programme of vocational & educational workshops in printmaking techniques and other related arts.

Courses run on either evenings or weekends, are designed for beginners or the more experienced and are led by specialist artists.

We work with both oil and acrylic/water-based inks, and aim to minimize the use of more potentially toxic materials where possible.

Please see our courses page for more information for details and prices.

Life Drawing Sessions January and February 2010

Just a reminder that the Life Drawing classes start early in the New Year. I know that everyone is busy with other things at the moment but it would be handy if you could book if you would like to come.

Life Drawing (Untutored) at WYPW
Wednesday, 7- 9pm
13th, 20th, 27th January & 3rd February
(6th Jan rearranged as model unavailable)

The sessions are untutored but will be facilitated by myself. Please bring own materials & drawing materials (easels provided).

The class is free to WYPW members & Kirklees residents over the age of 55.
£5 per session for non members.

To book please email me at wypwexhibitions@yahoo.co.uk
Many thanks,
Louise Crosby
Exhibitions, Events & Activities Manager

Editioning Prints Course

Don't miss this excellent opportunity to learn valuable skills, hints and tips from a highly experienced printmaker. Sean Rorke runs Hot Bed Press in Salford and exhibits his work widely.

Learn to make limited edition prints of a professional standard, in a friendly, supportive environment with fantastic facilities.

For more info please go to the courses page.

Places fill up quickly so get booking ASAP

Visit to Blackburn Museum on Saturday 8th May

Liz Danby is organising a social visit to Blackburn Museum on Saturday 8th of May. Here's the details below for interested members...

JAPANESE PRINT COLLECTION
There are just over a thousand Japanese prints at Blackburn Museum & Art Gallery, all of which were generously donated in 1947 by Thomas Lewis, a local cotton magnet. The collection represent a range of subjects from actors prints to legends but perhaps its greatest strength are the scenes of everyday life by notable artists including Hokusai and Hiroshige from series such as 53 Stations of the Tokaido Road and 100 Views of Edo.

Below are links to two print series in the collection (53 Stations of the Tokaido Road and Famous Views of the 60 odd Provinces)

http://www.cottontown.org/page.cfm?pageid=4790&language=eng

http://www.cottontown.org/page.cfm?pageid=3296&language=eng

Blackburn Museum & Art Gallery, Museum Street, Blackburn, BB1 7AJ.

Its a car pool job again and interested people can e-mail Liz at lizardlugg@yahoo.co.uk or call her on 0777 900 6567

'09 Summer Holidays FREE Fun for Kids

FREE ART & CRAFT WORKSHOPS FOR CHILDREN AGED 8 TO 14
(FUNDED BY MIRFIELD EDUCATIONAL CHARITY)

Starting in May last year and funded by Mirfield Educational Charity, WYPW provided free art and craft workshops during the school holidays. These were a great success and we have now secured further funding to offer the workshops on a more permanent basis (from Kirklees Arts in the Neighbourhood and the Awards for All lottery grants scheme). Watch this space for details of future activities and events...

Contact us here or send an e-mail to wypwworkshops@yahoo.com to book a place or register your interest. We will keep you informed of future activity dates, times and details.

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