Printmaking - Avon Mill
An open-air printmaking experience in the tranquil grounds of Avon Mill. This mobile printmaking experience is suitable for all ages, beginners and specialists alike. Pay as you go or stay for the day!
You choose
Experiment with printmaking processes, such as drypoint engraving, etching, woodblock & mono-printing...
Half Hour - Full Day Workshops
These workshops are full of fun! Some folk have been returning each summer for over 30 years. There's always so much more to explore.
Get Creative At Avon Mill
Oliver West has been offering Plein Air Printmaking workshops since 1995 in various locations across the UK and now at Avon Mill!
Enjoy your Creativity outdoors
With the use of the mobile workshop facilities, we will be working directly in the grounds of Avon Mill, preparing, making and proofing images without leaving your chosen location. Tuition is made available on an individual basis to further encourage your preferred approach.
The beauty of this experience allows everyone to work at their own pace and experience. It doesn't matter if you've not really done anything arty before; print is such a great process to start getting creative with.
Mono-prints usually take anything from 15 mins to 45 mins to make. Mono prints can be beautiful as leaf prints or can become elaborate and multi-layered with a bit more time spent. So it can make for a fun inter-generational activity. Suitable for 4 years and up.These workshops make for fabulous Birthday Party events , whatever your age!
For those with more time, return home with the experience of different printmaking "Intaglio" processes, multiple proofs showing the process, a final finished proof and sometimes a part edition ready for sale in their next show.Get in touch to find out when the next workshop will be, or feel free to suggest dates, and Oliver will try to accommodate you if he can!
Dates, Fees & materials
Mono-printing workshops
On the spot - £15 each (inc materials) or Group rates can be arranged for Birthday Parties and Freindship Gatheringsand orDrypoint Workshops :
2 hr workshop for £ 48 per person -inc materials (am or pm)
3 hr workshop for £ 68 per person - inc materials (am or pm)
5hr workshop for £ 88 per person (11am ~ 4pm )
Materials are charged on an individual basis during the day workshops. Average costs £ 5 - £9
* Receive an £8 discount for every friend you bring with you!
No previous experience necessary to make your own artist quality limited edition prints.
The next offering of drop in workshop days will be held during
Spring, Summer & Autunm 2026!
Some example dates include : 9th &10th, 21st,22nd & 23rd June, 6th - 12th July, 7th - 10th & 16th - 18th August 2026To find out specific dates and or
propose your own , please use the form below!
To Book & for more information please contact
[email protected] or call +44 (0)7773521820 or use the form below.
Location Location Location!
When based at Avon Mill, we are spoilt for choice for inspiration. Right by the riverside or in the garden center itself, you get to choose whether to capture light on moving water under the bridge or a close-up of a flowering plant!
Not forgetting the ambiance of the cafe and shops, to make for a comfortable experience whatever the weather!