Devonport Guildhall

05/06/2026

✨ Print & Prosecco: Gelli Plate Workshop ✨

Unwind midweek with a glass of prosecco and get creative with gelli plate printing! 🥂

No experience needed – just come along and enjoy experimenting with colour, texture, and playful designs as you create your own unique monotype prints. With step-by-step guidance, you’ll design, layer, and print artwork to take home in a relaxed, friendly studio setting.

Perfect for beginners, curious creatives, or anyone looking for a fun and different evening out.

📅 Workshop dates (6–8pm):
• Wednesday 2 September 2026
• Wednesday 7 October 2026
• Wednesday 11 November 2026

What’s included:
✔ All materials & equipment
✔ Step-by-step tuition
✔ Use of gelli plates & tools
✔ Your own artwork to take home
✔ A complimentary glass of prosecco

💷 £35 + booking fees

👉 https://www.realideas.org/events/8353161

Spaces are limited to ensure individual support – early booking is recommended!
Come solo or bring a friend, and leave with beautiful prints and a new creative skill 🎨

05/06/2026

Print in Action 2026!!! 🥳

SAVE THE DATE! 📢

We’re delighted to announce the return of Print In Action 2026. Creative Intersection Day 2026: Printmaking in a Digital World. 

Join us on Saturday 7th November 2026 for a dynamic day exploring how traditional printmaking is evolving within an increasingly digital and immersive landscape.

Through a carefully curated programme of talks, discussions, demonstrations and hands-on opportunities, the event invites artists and makers to experiment, expand their practice, and discover innovative hybrid approaches. 

This is a unique opportunity to be part of a vibrant, forward-thinking creative community. 

Full programme and ticket information coming soon. 

📩 Sign up to our mailing list to be the first to receive programme announcements and updates (link in bio!)

📢 Our open call will be launching soon — stay tuned for your chance to get involved

04/06/2026

If you missed our May Woodcut Weekend Workshop, here's your second chance!

Discover the timeless craft of woodcut printmaking in this immersive day workshop led by professional printmaker Sam Goodwin

Join us for a taster day workshop that looks at the art of traditional woodcut print processes and encourages participants to have a go at creating their own woodcut block.

We have a special discounted student price available for this one too! See you there 🤩

Link in bio! 🔗

04/06/2026

We are SUPER excited that 3 of our resident artists are exhibiting at the Ironbridge Printmaking Competition 2026!!

Beth Munro - 'Connect'
Grace Beswick - 'Blossom no.37'
Jess Van Baalen - ‘Seeing Stone’

Exhibition opens 5th July through to September 26th, go along and support 🧡

01/06/2026

Life Drawing this Thursday ✏️

Lines to Shading is the focus of this Thursday's life drawing session with Emily Chung

We'll focus on transforming confident line work into expressive, realistic shading by building tones and simplifying complex light and shadow.

Looking forward to seeing you there!

🔗 Link in bio!

31/05/2026

Getting creative at the Devonport Guildhall Studio this June!

Whether you're looking to improve a certain technique, learn a new skill or meet like-minded creatives, we have something for you!

Weekly Life Drawing with Emily Chung
Japanese Traditional Dyeing Workshops
Woodcut Day Session with professional printmaker Sam Goodwin

We're looking forward to welcoming you this month!

23/05/2026

✨ Expert Talk: Rapture & Wright - Making Better, Not More ✨

📍 The Devonport Guildhall

Step into the story of craftsmanship, care, and considered design with Rebecca Aird and Peter Thwaites, founders of British fabric and wallpaper studio Rapture & Wright.

From humble beginnings in a leaky farmyard barn to a solar‑powered studio today, Rapture & Wright have built a practice rooted in Arts & Crafts heritage, skilled hand‑making, and the highest environmental and social standards. In this talk, they’ll share their journey and why they believe the future lies in making better, not more.

This is a talk for creatives, makers, designers, and anyone curious about sustainability, process, and meaningful work.

👉 Join us for an inspiring evening

https://www.realideas.org/events/8103626

21/05/2026

Discover the art of Shibori ✨

This traditional Japanese dyeing technique transforms fabric through folding, binding and dyeing to create beautifully unique pattern, no two pieces are ever the same.
It’s creative, calming, and perfect for beginners 👌

Ready to try it yourself? 👇

Join us at Devonport Guildhall on the 9th June (10am) & 30th June (5.30pm) for a hands-on workshop and create your own one-of-a-kind piece with expert guidance.

🎟 book no: https://www.realideas.org/events/7991429