Join artist and educator Emma Henderson for a relaxed two-hour workshop exploring an accessible, DIY approach to intaglio printmaking using recycled Tetra Pak cartons and a pasta machine turned printing press.

Traditionally, intaglio printmaking relies on specialist studio equipment and heavy presses, but this workshop offers a simple, low-tech alternative that can easily be recreated at home. Participants will learn how to cut, draw, and create texture on recycled cartons before inking and printing their designs using a hand-cranked ‘kitchen press.’

Please bring any empty Tetra Pack cartons if you have any but otherwise all materials are provided.

The afternoon workshop (2pm – 4pm) is free and designed for children and their families. Adults without accompanying children are invited to attend the workshop in the morning (10am – 12:30pm).

We are piloting paid adult workshops to help subsidise our free Saturday Studios programme. Your fee for this workshop covers our costs and enables us to continue providing free creative activities for children and young people.

If you have questions about workshop accessibility, please get in touch with Emma Henderson (Curator of Engagement).