Metal Type Letterpress with David Armes

Saturday 20th September 2025
10:30am – 4:30pm
Huddersfield

Celebrate National Poetry Day with a hands-on letterpress workshop using one of our traditional presses and our metal type collection.

Bring along a few favourite lines of poetry or lyrics and join letterpress artist and printer David Armes for a hands-on introduction to printing with metal type. Over the course of the workshop, you will learn the basics of setting type and working on a traditional press, working to create a set of beautifully crafted poetry inspired bookmarks to take home. A relaxed and creative session, perfect for anyone with a love of words and an interest in print. No previous experience needed.

One of two workshops this weekend marking National Poetry Day (2nd October).

nb. Our letterpress sessions take place at our Huddersfield site located on the Piazza in the town centre.

Experience level
No previous experience is needed for this course. Beginners are welcome, along with those who need a refresher or are looking to push their printmaking practice further.

You may also like the following events from West Yorkshire Print Workshop:

• This Saturday, 23rd August, 11:00 am, Summer Switch off at WYPW - Stamp, Roll, Press, Squeeze & Stick - Fun Printmaking Sessions for all in Huddersfield
• Next month, 5th September, 11:00 am, Print Pop-Up Shop and Meet the Maker event at WYPW Mirfield in Mirfield
• Next month, 6th September, 11:00 am, Print Pop-Up Shop event at WYPW Mirfield in Mirfield

Also check out other Workshops in Huddersfield, Arts events in Huddersfield, Literary Art events in Huddersfield.