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Children and Young People's Activities
Block Printing
26 Feb 2026
10:00am
Quick summary
- Price
- Free
- Audience type
- 11 - 19
- Running time
- 2 Hours
- Venue
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- Arts Centre Washington
Event description
Unleash your creativity in this hands‑on block printing workshop led by multidisciplinary artist Pui Lee!
Join us for an inspiring session where you’ll learn the fundamentals of relief printing — from developing your own design to carving your block and producing a series of striking prints to take home. Pui will guide you step by step through the process, sharing practical tips, playful techniques, and creative prompts to help you gain confidence and experiment with pattern, texture and composition.
Perfect for beginners and budding artists alike, this workshop offers a friendly, relaxed space to explore a traditional craft with a contemporary twist. You’ll discover how simple tools and materials can be used to create bold, expressive artwork — whether you’re inspired by nature, shapes, storytelling or your own imagination.
What to expect:
- An introduction to block printing tools and materials
- How to plan and sketch a strong design
- Safe and effective carving techniques
- Inking, test prints and final printmaking
- Expert guidance and encouragement from Pui Lee throughout
Take home your finished prints — and the skills to keep creating long after the workshop ends!
A great opportunity for anyone wanting to try something new, learn from an experienced artist, or spend a creative day making beautiful handmade artwork.
Bright Lights Youth Arts Festival 2026
Saturday 21 February – Saturday 28 February
A celebration of creativity featuring free workshops and special events across the city for young people aged 11-19.
Bright Lights Youth Arts Festival 2026 is part of Culture Start, an exciting programme designed to help children and young people in Sunderland take part in free creative and cultural events.
