Printmaking and Drawing Workshops

Would you like to try your hand at traditional printmaking at a unique York venue? PICA Studios is an artist led collective of over 20 artists, makers and writers housed in an 18th century printworks right in the centre of York. Lesley Shaw is offering half day workshops exploring the traditional print techniques of linocut and drypoint, using a Hawthorn etching press.

Or perhaps drawing is more your thing. Due to popular demand, Lesley is now running full figure drawing and portrait drawing workshops. These are 3 hour workshops, with the opportunity to indulge in a full day of drawing for those who really want to get stuck in. These workshops offer full tuition with lots of demonstrations, tips and techniques to improve drawing skills, but also to show that drawing can be fun when we allow ourselves to be brave and carefree with it. There will be a live clothed model to draw.

If you fancy a combination of drawing and printmaking, then an Introduction to Trace Monoprint could be for you.

All workshops are limited to 4 students to ensure individual attention, so book soon to guarantee your place.

All cost £45 per person. However, if you’d like to make a day of it and attend both a morning and afternoon workshop on the SAME day, you can enjoy a £10 discount! Simply type in FULLDAY in the Discount Code box at the checkout and click Apply.

Includes all materials, apron, gloves where necessary and refreshments.

NEW DATES BELOW. If the dates don’t work for you, please contact Lesley to be added to the waiting list.

Introduction to Linoprint

Saturday 17th February 2024 … 10am-1pm SOLD OUT/ ENDED and 2pm-5pm SOLD OUT/ ENDED

Saturday 7th December 2024 … 10am-1pm

Choose and book your workshop here

Follow-on to Linoprint

Saturday June 15th 2024… 2pm-5pm ENDED