The Complete Printmaker

Bookings for 2027 will be open from August 2026 and we expect high demand. Our very popular Year-long adventure in printmaking, The Complete Printmaker, has been running since 2013. It's so popular that we now run 3 first year courses, (2 second years and a full 3rd year course), so you can do the equivalent of a degree course in experience. In fact we think you get better value for money at Hot Bed Press with our amazing facilities, expert teaching and support and the extra access across the full year.

price £1400 / £*
date 01 Feb, 2027 - 31 Jan, 2028
times 10.00 - 1.00
duration 1 year

The 3 courses run on Monday mornings, Monday evenings and Thursday mornings from 10.00am to 1.00pm or 6.00pm - 9.00pm

On top of the 3 hours taught sessions each week there are 4 hours a week as part of our open access to carry on work.

Run over a year with 30 weeks of teaching The Complete Printmaker gives students a full and comprehensive grounding in printmaking, from monoprint, drypoint, collagraphs through to relief printing, etching, photo-screenprint, waterless lithography and much more besides.

It's all very hands-on, with each session starting with a practical demonstration followed by the whole group having a go at the process. Each week is different. Across the whole course you build up a confidence and understanding of the possibilities of printmaking and how you can bring it into your own work.

No experience is necessary. We welcome all, and expect to guide everyone through each technique.

The course includes membership which runs up to 31st January 2027!

All materials are provided, plus outside of the course you can purchase more materials. We are a not-for-profit independent arts organisation and we keep materials as affordable as we can.

There are also Technicians and volunteers around every day to help show you where things are and answer questions outside of taught hours.

You will be taught, Monoprint, Drypoint, Collagraph, Relief printing, Etching, Screenprint, Waterless Lithography, Gum Arabic Transfer and more across the year.



Course tutor

Jeni Nuttall

Jeni has been teaching printmaking for over 12 years and took over running The Complete Printmaker 1st year course in 2017. Jeni brings her drawing skills and love of markmaking to the course. As well as monoprinting, drypoint, collagraph, painterly screenprint, relief printing and etching, Jeni also is a specialist in waterless lithography and gum arabic transfer printing.

I've done some printmaking before but nothing like this. It has been so good to go through all these print techniques and have time to do more in-between sessions. I can't thank you enough.

Barbara B.

how to join

In order to book please enquire about availablility for the desired course. Please send an email or give a ring stating the required course and date.

0161 743 3111
info@hotbedpress.org

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faq's

We are happy to answer any questions on the phone but here are some commonly asked questions and answers below.

Do I need to be experienced to come on a course?

No experience necessary! Some courses are specifically designed for beginners; such as Introduction to Screenprint, Print or Letterpress, Painterly Screen-printing or The Art of Etching. Other courses such as Mokuhanga, Screen-printing with Natural Dyes or Photopolymer Printing are more tailored to those with some previous experience. However, if in doubt phone us to discuss.

How do I book a place on a course?

The best way to book a place is to phone us on 0161 743 3111. Our courses book up so quickly that we can be answering the phone all day whilst e-mails may take more time to get through every enquiry and still need us to phone or e-mail you back. We are a friendly bunch and can answer any of your questions when you ring to book.

Do you take a deposit to reserve a place?

No sorry, we are a small team and don't have capacity to have multiple systems in place. We only confirm bookings on full receipt of payment

What materials do I need to bring?

Nothing! We provide all materials for courses. All we need you to bring is some inspiration and clothes you don't mind getting ink on. You will receive an introduction letter letting you know what to prepare, such as drawings, photos, photocopies, collected images, and what size you can expect to work to.

Is food provided?

If you are on a day or weekend course please bring your own food. In our small kitchen we have tea, coffee, milk, and sugar and an urn as well as a microwave. The Co-op and Sainsburys are both nearby and we have the luxury of a couple of cafes nearby now with fancy coffee.

Are you accessible?

We recognise that our current building has some limitations in terms of accessibility. We are actively working to secure funding to make improvements and adapt our facilities so that we can better meet the needs of all our members. In the meantime, we welcome open conversations about individual requirements and will do everything we can to provide support and reasonable adjustments. We want everyone to feel included and supported when visiting Hot Bed Press so if you have a disability, need or concern, physical or not, please don’t hesitate to reach out so we can support you to access our print studio.

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Membership

Come And Join Us

We welcome new members all year round. Anyone can join. You need a little bit of experience; but that can be from doing one of our weekend or evening courses, after which you can carry on and practice what you've learnt on the course. We've got a few types of membership to suit your purse or your time. Just g to our Membership section for more details.

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