An Introduction to Plate Lithography Printmaking
Workshop with Catherine Ade
Saturday 31 October 2026, 10.30am - 1.30pm
£50
Venue: MAKE Southwest
Suitable for: Adults
Level: All Abilities
Join us for a half-day workshop with MAKE Southwest Maker Member, Catherine Ade, where you will learn the special printmaking technique of plate lithography.
This workshop is designed for complete beginners, no experience is required! Learn the basics of drawing, etching and printing your own plate lithograph. Print using the intaglio press at Make.
You’ll be shown how to use lithographic charcoal on a ball grained aluminium plate. This isn’t ordinary charcoal, but these charcoal litho sticks act just like it!
Unlike the traditional drawing materials which contain grease, litho charcoal does not and can therefore be smudged and moved around the plate. Deletions can be made with a rubber.
No previous printmaking experience is necessary - this course is open to complete beginners or more experienced printmakers who are interested in learning more about lithography.
Attendees must be aged 18 years or older to participate.
On the Day
All tools and materials will be provided. Please do wear comfortable / old clothing - aprons will be provided if needed.
Tea, coffee and biscuits are included and will be available on the day. There will be a short lunch break during the workshop and participants are welcome to bring a packed lunch. Our Café is also open should you wish to purchase other refreshments during the workshop.
Workshop participants get 10% off in Rodney’s Café, our exhibitions, and our shop on the day of the workshop! Just show your booking confirmation email or your ticket at the till to receive your discount.
On arrival, please enter the building via the shop, follow the arrows to ‘Education Space’, through the smaller galleries, at the rear of the building on the ground floor.
Please be aware that you cannot use the Co-op car park for all day parking. The Methodist Church car park and Station Road car park usually have plenty of spaces. Click here for more information on our location and car parking for the day.
View MAKE Southwest's Cancellation Policy, HERE.