West Yorkshire Print Workshop

West Yorkshire Print Workshop Open-access printmaking, artist studios, adult courses, children's workshops, gallery, crafts and exhibitions
Main site based in Mirfield.

Sister site based on the Piazza in Huddersfield 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 at our sister site which is based at at the Piazza Centre in Huddersfield. We support artists an

d creative businesses by providing printmaking facilities, affordable studio spaces and exhibiting opportunities for members. WYPW is a registered charity (no. 1147601) and a National Portfolio Organisation of the Arts Council, England. We welcome any offers of voluntary assistance and sponsorship from the private and business sectors.

From Plant to Pattern – Woodblock Printing onto Fabric with .studio Saturday 11th July 2026, 10:30am – 4:30pmJoin guest...
17/06/2026

From Plant to Pattern – Woodblock Printing onto Fabric with .studio

Saturday 11th July 2026, 10:30am – 4:30pm

Join guest tutor and print-maker Aidan Liggins on this full day workshop, exploring woodblock printing onto fabric, taking inspiration from the plants and flowers growing in our on-site dye garden.

We’ll begin by spending some time outside observing, sketching and gathering ideas from the shapes, textures and forms found in the garden. Using your drawings as a starting point, you’ll learn how to develop your imagery into a design suitable for block printing and consider what works well when printing onto fabric.

You’ll then be guided through the process of transferring your design onto wood, carving your own printing block, and experimenting with colour and repeat pattern as you print onto cloth.

This workshop offers a chance to slow down, connect with the natural environment around us, and translate those observations into bold and expressive textile prints to take home.

The course is suitable for complete beginners or for anyone with a little knowledge wishing to learn more.

Find out more and book via our website: https://wypw.org/product/from-plant-to-pattern-woodblock-printing-onto-fabric/

RIP David Hockney 1937-2026A true pioneer and advocate of printmaking, always watching over us at West Yorkshire Print W...
12/06/2026

RIP David Hockney 1937-2026

A true pioneer and advocate of printmaking, always watching over us at West Yorkshire Print Workshop

Condolences to his family and friends.

It was wonderful to welcome and colleagues from and to our creative community here at West Yorkshire Print Workshop ...
09/06/2026

It was wonderful to welcome and colleagues from and to our creative community here at West Yorkshire Print Workshop in Mirfield.
We are hugely grateful for their support and delighted they got to have a look around our facilities, learn more about printmaking, talk to our resident artists as well as rolling up their sleeves and having a go at Letterpress and Lino cut printmaking.

It was great to talk about all the impactful work WYPW charity undertakes amongst the local communities using heritage crafts as well as discussing the amazing future opportunities.

Join us this Sunday at Oakwell Hall as we get printing for World Stitch Day part of You’ll have the chance to get your ...
04/06/2026

Join us this Sunday at Oakwell Hall as we get printing for World Stitch Day part of

You’ll have the chance to get your fingers inky as we’ll be running a textile relief print activity using laces to create prints that you can take home.

We’re also going to be carrying out some printed demos using stitched craft foam.

We’ll also be offering discounts on our textiles print courses for all that attend (be sure to come by and get the code from our stand)
We hope that you will have a wonderful day with us at World Stitch Day at Oakwell Hall.

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William Morris inspired Fabric Block Lino Print with .studio Saturday 20th June 2026, 10:30am – 4:30pm WYPW Mirfield.Jo...
03/06/2026

William Morris inspired Fabric Block Lino Print with .studio

Saturday 20th June 2026, 10:30am – 4:30pm WYPW Mirfield.

Join guest tutor and print-maker Aidan Liggins on this full day workshop, exploring the rich designs of master craftsman and textile designer William Morris.

This full day workshop will give you the chance to explore Morris’ work and draw inspiration to design, carve and print your own William Morris inspired pattern repeat for fabric. This is a great workshop for anyone wanting to create their own fabrics for their home and explore the designs of William Morris.

What we will cover:

A brief history of Block printing and it’s uses in the Arts & Crafts Movement of the 19th Century.

Drawing and designing for block printing.

Looking at repeat structures and composition of pattern and how William morris used these in his designs.

Learning how to transfer your design onto a block and how to carve your design into a lino block.

Printing techniques and tips for printing onto fabric, printing your final design onto fabric.

The course is suitable for complete beginners or for anyone with a little knowledge wishing to learn more. Book now via our website: https://wypw.org/product/william-morris-inspired-fabric-block-lino-print/

Huge congratulations to WYPW tutor and printmaker Rachel Richardson on the up and coming release of her new book, Gel Pr...
21/05/2026

Huge congratulations to WYPW tutor and printmaker Rachel Richardson on the up and coming release of her new book, Gel Printing: A Creative Guide to Techniques 🎉

Packed with practical techniques, playful processes and inspiring ideas, the book is a brilliant introduction to the creative possibilities of gel plate printing. From layering and texture to stencils, mark making and monoprinting.

You can get in touch with to request a preview.

If Rachel’s work has inspired you to give gel printing a try, you can also join her at WYPW later this year for:

Process Taster: Gel-Plate Printing taking place here at WYPW on Saturday 17th October 2026, 11am-3pm

A hands-on workshop exploring colour, texture, pattern and experimental printmaking using gel plates, perfect for beginners, educators and anyone wanting to try a fun, accessible print process without the need for a press.

Book your place via the WYPW website: https://wypw.org/product/process-taster-gelli-plate-printing-oct26/

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75A Huddersfield Road
Mirfield
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