Introduction to Drypoint – Botanical Drawing

Sat Feb 21 2026 at 10:00 am to 01:00 pm UTC+00:00

The Old Fire Station, Port Sunlight | Birkenhead

Printmaking at The Old Fire Station
Publisher/HostPrintmaking at The Old Fire Station
Introduction to Drypoint \u2013 Botanical Drawing
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Taking inspiration from the flora around Port Sunlight learn the art of printing plates through the process of Drypoint. Beginner Friendly.
About this Event

Drypoint is one of the older printmaking techniques – developed in the 15th century – and is a wonderful way to move line drawings into reproductions.

In this workshop you will take inspiration from the local flora of Port Sunlight village, tracing and engraving drypoint acrylic plates – a more accessible form of this technique. Start to finish, you will be guided by two Royal College of Art trained printmakers and will leave with a selction of final prints. We welcome all skill levels.

Alongside the workshop you will be provided with a selection of complimentary snacks and beverages.


Studio Notes:

- Please arrive on time and wrapped up warm – our studio, whilst lovely, is an old Victorian building and though we will have heaters it still gets very cold in the wintertime.

- Make sure any clothes you are wearing you are happy to get messy in – we do have aprons, but printmaking is unpredictable at times.

- You do not need to bring any materials as they will all be provided to you.


Parking:

Free parking is available outside the Fire Station; however, it is limited. There is plenty of street parking down Park Road which is free on weekends or after 6pm on weekdays.


Directions:

Coming from New Ferry By-pass turn into Bolton Road, at the roundabout take the second exit into The Ginnel, then Wharf Street and onto Wood Street. Just before the turn onto Greendale Road there is a small road to the right. The Fire Station will be on your right.


Coming from Bromborough Road through Ellen’s Lane. Turn right onto Greendale Road at the entrance through the tunnel. Turn left onto Park Road and then take an immediate right onto a small road. The Fire Station will be on your left.


Google Maps Link: https://maps.app.goo.gl/k8eChNWzd9ToiZjLA

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Event Venue & Nearby Stays

The Old Fire Station, Port Sunlight, Greendale Road, Birkenhead, United Kingdom

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GBP 50.00

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