Letterpress and Wild Ink Workshops

Discover the art of heritage letterpress printing and natural ink-making at our Devon studio and online.

Whether you're curious about traditional craft techniques, want to explore botanical colour-making, or dream of creating hand-printed treasures, we offer three paths to match your interests and availability.

Choose Your Creative Journey:

From Galls to Nettles: Online Natural Ink Series

7-month online workshop series | £20

Learn botanical ink-making from your own kitchen. Perfect for artists, calligraphers, and writers wanting to expand their natural materials toolkit. Monthly Zoom sessions guide you from oak gall ink through kitchen scraps to spring nettle inks. All sessions recorded for flexible learning.

Best for: Remote learning, building skills over time, natural colour enthusiasts

Dartmoor, Wild Ink, and Letterpress: A Taster Session

Half-day Dartmoor experience | £125

Combine a guided moorland walk with hands-on letterpress printing. Small groups (max 3) explore Dartmoor's ecology, learn about our wild ink practice, and create letterpress souvenirs using traditional techniques. Includes lunch and take-home resources.

Best for: Nature lovers, trying letterpress before committing, intimate group experience

Private Letterpress Workshop

Full-day intensive experience | £400

Complete immersion in heritage letterpress techniques. One-on-one guidance in our Devon studio with full access to wood and metal type. Create hand-set, hand-printed pieces using light impression techniques that preserve vintage type. Includes pre-workshop consultation and all materials.

Best for: Dedicated project focus, personalised instruction, serious skill-building

All workshops celebrate traditional craft techniques, sustainable practices, and the beauty of handmade creation. From botanical inks foraged on Dartmoor to heritage letterpress equipment, we're here to guide your creative exploration.