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Cheshire Print Fair is a fair to celebrate artwork from printmakers and illustrators.

21/08/2026

APPLICATIONS ARE NOW OPEN

We’re looking for printmakers, artists and illustrators working primarily with traditional and physical print processes to join us for our 10th Cheshire Print Fair, taking place at Chester Cathedral on Saturday 31 October 2026.

At the heart of Cheshire Print Fair is a commitment to printmaking as a physical, tactile craft. We particularly want to hear from practitioners working with processes including screenprint, linocut, etching, lithography, woodcut, letterpress, block printing, collagraph, risograph, cyanotype and other alternative print processes.

We also welcome artist books, zines, printed textiles and illustration where there is a strong relationship to physical printmaking and process.

While digital processes can form part of a wider practice, applications consisting solely or primarily of digitally produced illustration or digital prints are less likely to be selected. Our aim is to champion the skill, experimentation and material qualities that make printmaking distinctive.

Whether you’ve exhibited with us before or this would be your first fair, we’d love to see your work.

Saturday 31 October 2026
Chester Cathedral
10am–4pm

£80 per 6ft × 2ft table.
Shared applications welcome.
No commission on sales.

Applications are open now at www.cheshireprintfair.com

Please share with a printmaker whose work you think we should see.

01/06/2026

THANK YOU ❤️

What a day.

A huge thank you to everyone who joined us for Cheshire Print Fair in the Nave of Chester Cathedral. Moving into this incredible space for the first time was a real milestone for us, and seeing it filled with artists, printmakers, illustrators, collectors, families, and supporters made it incredibly special.

Thank you to our amazing exhibitors for turning up, bringing your work, sharing your stories, and representing independent creativity so brilliantly, as you always do.

A special thank you to for providing the perfect all-vinyl soundtrack throughout the day, to .studio.uk for the fantastic screen-printed tote bags, and to for running another brilliant series of cyanotype workshops that were enjoyed by visitors of all ages.
And the marvellous for the wonderful pictures 🙌

Most importantly, thank you to everyone who visited, bought artwork, attended a workshop, picked up a print, had a conversation with an artist, or simply spent part of their day supporting independent makers. Chester turned up again.

This was our ninth Cheshire Print Fair, and we’re incredibly grateful for the community that continues to grow around it.

Keep your eyes peeled for applications for our 10th Cheshire Print Fair, taking place at the end of October. Applications will open in August.

Thank you all so much.

Much love,

Alison & Vince

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Big Congratulations to .gramm_art our golden ticket winner who cashed in their winnings with the fabulous !!

28/05/2026

THIS SATURDAY
CHESHIRE PRINT FAIR SPRING 2026

Over 40 independent printmakers, illustrators, designers, and zine makers take over Chester Cathedral for our biggest fair yet.

Discover:
Original screenprints
Linocuts
Etchings
Risographs
Illustration
Zines & publications
Handmade books
Graphic prints
Botanical cyanotypes
Artist-made goods and editions

Plus:
Free tote bags for the first 50 visitors by .studio.uk
Golden Ticket giveaway worth £40
Cyanotype workshops with
All-vinyl soundtrack from

Featuring:

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Saturday 30 May
Chester Cathedral
10am–4pm
Free Entry
Dog Friendly

Support independent artists. Buy handmade. Spend the day surrounded by print.

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27/05/2026

CHESHIRE PRINT FAIR IS THIS SATURDAY

The first 50 visitors through the doors will receive a free Cheshire Print Fair tote bag, screen printed by Chester’s own .studio.uk

Hidden inside one tote bag is a GOLDEN TICKET worth £40 to spend with any artist at the fair.

It’s our way of saying thank you for supporting independent artists, printmakers, illustrators, and handmade creative work.

Expect:
Linocuts
Screenprints
Risographs
Etchings
Zines
Illustration
Handmade publications
Cyanotype workshops
40+ independent artists
All-vinyl soundtrack from

Saturday 30 May
Chester Cathedral
10am–4pm
Free Entry
Dog Friendly

Arrive early, grab a tote, and spend the day discovering incredible independent printmaking in one of Chester’s most beautiful spaces.

25/05/2026

CYANOTYPE WORKSHOP
with Alison Patterson

Looking for creative things to do in Chester next weekend?

Join our hands-on Cyanotype Workshop at Cheshire Print Fair and create your own botanical print using sunlight, water, and traditional photographic printing techniques.

This family-friendly printmaking workshop is perfect for beginners, art lovers, and anyone wanting to try something creative at Chester Cathedral during the fair.

Learn the beautiful blue-toned cyanotype process and leave with your own handmade artwork printed on paper.

Perfect for:
• Families
• Creative beginners
• Printmaking lovers
• Art students
• Weekend visitors to Chester
• Anyone wanting a relaxing hands-on activity

£5 per person
All materials included
Drop in throughout the day

Saturday 30 May
Chester Cathedral
10am–4pm

Part of Cheshire Print Fair 2026 featuring 40+ independent printmakers, illustrators, and artists.

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23/05/2026

ONE WEEK TO GO
CPF SPRING 2026

Next Saturday, over 40 printmakers, illustrators, zine makers, and independent artists take over Chester Cathedral for our biggest Cheshire Print Fair yet.

Expect screenprints, linocuts, etchings, risographs, cyanotypes, publications, illustration, handmade books, and more — all sold directly by the artists who make them.

Featuring:

artist

art

petrovaite

printmaker

Plus:
Free early bird tote bags by .studio.uk
Golden Ticket giveaway worth £40
Cyanotype workshops on paper
All-vinyl soundtrack from

Saturday 30 May
Chester Cathedral
10am–4pm
Free Entry
Dog Friendly

18/05/2026

From delicate print processes to bold illustrative work, this next group of artists highlights the variety of approaches that make Cheshire Print Fair such a rich mix of contemporary handmade practice.

Vicki Jordan ( )
Detailed and atmospheric print works combining pattern, symbolism, and layered visual storytelling through hand-crafted process.

Spindle Printer ( )
Traditional printmaking techniques meet contemporary imagery through carefully observed lino and relief prints full of texture and character.

Scoobtoobins ( )
Illustration, comics, and graphic experimentation collide in vivid narrative-led work inspired by underground culture and DIY publishing.

Hestan Isle Press ( )
Nature-inspired relief prints and handmade works responding to landscape, folklore, and traditional printmaking craft.

More artists to be announced soon.

Saturday 30 May
Chester Cathedral
10am to 4pm
Free entry

17/05/2026

Another look at some of the artists joining us this year. A mix of printmakers and image-makers exploring texture, atmosphere, pattern, and hand-crafted process through distinctive visual approaches.

Red Shoe ( )
Layered print and mixed media works combining graphic composition, texture, and playful visual storytelling.

Roz Howling Fine Art ( )
Landscape-inspired works responding to memory, environment, and the changing atmosphere of place through rich colour and mark-making.

Shirley Watson Design ( )
Vibrant print-based works inspired by landscape, pattern, and natural rhythm, balancing colour and texture through handmade process.

Stuart Brocklehurst ( )
Detailed relief and print works exploring folklore, architecture, and historical imagery through traditional printmaking techniques.

More artists to be announced soon.

Saturday 30 May
Chester Cathedral
10am to 4pm
Free entry

16/05/2026

NINTH ARTIST LINE-UP
CPF SPRING 2026

Another group of artists joining us this year. A mix of printmakers and illustrators exploring zine culture, hand-carved lino, layered texture, and contemporary graphic storytelling.

Matt Girling ( )
Experimental prints and zines sitting somewhere between DIY publishing, illustration, and print culture. Raw, graphic, and full of character.

Matts Lino Prints ()
Hand-carved lino prints inspired by wildlife, folklore, and traditional printmaking techniques, all printed in small editions.

Miss Moriyama ()
Detailed illustrative works combining surreal imagery, texture, and narrative through bold hand-crafted compositions.

Niamh Spink ()
Minimal and atmospheric print work exploring stillness, architecture, and quiet observational detail through subtle composition and tone.

More artists to be announced soon.

Saturday 30 May
Chester Cathedral
10am to 4pm
Free entry

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