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1 day Printmaking with recycled materials Tetra pak etc - Quirky workshops, Cumbria

  • Greystoke Craft Gardens & Barns Greystoke Craft Gardens & Barns Greystoke Penrith CA11 0UT CA11 0UT United Kingdom (map)

Saturday 6th June 2026 10am -4.30pm

Explore the sustainable side of printmaking! This hands-on course invites students to discover the creative potential of recycled materials, transforming everyday packaging—such as Tetra Paks and other discarded items—into dynamic printmaking tools.

Perfect for both seasoned artists and beginners, this course covers the fundamentals of printmaking using unconventional, recycled surfaces and techniques for repurposing Tetra Paks and other packaging as unique printing plates.

You'll learn sustainable, low-cost methods for creating textures, patterns, and layered compositions, and explore how to combine recycled materials with inks and paints for striking visual effects. Join us to rethink art materials and turn the discarded into extraordinary works of print!

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