Drypoint Printmaking Workshop

Drypoint Printmaking workshop

Friday 5th September 2025  – 10am-4.30pm

Cost-£85 per person

Drypoint is an intaglio printmaking technique, which involves manually scratching an image into a plate using a sharp pointed tool, creating its distinctive lines with a slightly raised velvety, known as the burr, which get inked and the plate can be printed from again and again! Unlike traditional etching where grooves are made through the use of acids, drypoint printmaking requires less specialist equipment and does not need any acids or chemicals. The process is great for creating playful illustrations or expressive sketches; and will appeal to those who want to take their drawings into print as well as those who just want to try something different! Suitable for beginners. No prior experience necessary.

About your tutor:

Based in Gateshead, Pui Lee is a British-born Hakka Chinese artist and arts educator, working throughout the North of England. Trained in a multitude of disciplines, her artistic practice is wide-ranging and she works using an interdisciplinary approach across both traditional and contemporary 2D and 3D artforms. Over the years, Pui Lee has exhibited and sold work both nationally and internationally. Artist Pui Lee is an experienced printmaker and has been commissioned to teach creative workshops for many high-profile and smaller independent arts, cultural and heritage organisations throughout the UK.

“I love to draw and I see printmaking as an extension of my drawing practice – I believe drawing is essential for any artist! Originally trained as an etcher for many years, my printmaking practice has since diversified to include other processes such as drypoint, woodcut, linocut, monoprint and screen-printing. I love working directly with materials and I enjoy the physicality of the printmaking process to create striking print images for others to enjoy. At my workshops, I aim to inspire and ’empower others through creativity’ so that everyone can achieve their goals.”

Further Information and Booking

Booking link

Refreshments – Hot drinks and biscuits are ‘on-tap’ throughout the session and lunch is available to buy from our on-site Cafe.

FREE entry to the Quaker Tapestry Museum for all attendees on the days of the workshop.

Please note that the workshop room is located on the first floor, with access to the room by a flight of stairs (no lift) however we may be able to move to the ground floor location if that would mean you can attend. Please contact our office on 01539 722975 to discuss.

Cancellation policy 

As the Quaker Tapestry Museum is a registered charity and the events and workshop programme is reliant on ticket income, certain events are dependent on a minimum number of participants in order to proceed. If we cancel a workshop you will receive a full refund.

If you wish to cancel your place a full refund will be given if more than 10 days notice is given, 50% refund if 5 to 10 days notice is given and no refund if less than 5 days notice is given.