A photo of a man lifting paper from a printing press with the words HOPE and ACT printed on it in black and pink
Free

9 Oct 2025

Youth Pass: Letterpress Printing Workshop

Learn how to create your very own letterpress print using the largest letterpress of its kind in the world.

Event Details
Date 9 Oct 2025
Times 6 - 9pm
Location The People Powered Press
Ages 16 - 25 years
Access
  • Wheelchair user access

Join The People Powered Press, in Saltaire, for a hands on letterpress printing workshop, and take away your own giant print, made on the press.

The People Powered Press, is recognised by Guinness World Records as the largest letterpress of its kind in the world.

Join the team for a letterpress printing workshop, where you will learn about typography design and letterpress printing. This is a relaxed session and is open to all abilities.

What to expect:

In this workshop, you’ll spend three hours with Sophie, a printmaker from The People Powered Press. During that time, you’ll design your print, set the individual letters on the press, learn how to space and lock them in place, then ink them up and use them to create your own giant print.

What to bring with you:

  • Clothes that you wouldn’t mind getting a little bit dirty, though we’ll provide you with an apron.
  • If you have long hair, please bring something you can use to tie it back.
  • Don’t wear anything too flowy, especially baggy sleeves, to avoid getting trapped in the press’s roller or dangling in the ink.

EXCLUSIVE YOUTH PASS EVENT

This event is exclusively for, Youth Pass members and you must be 16-25 years old to attend.

If you book for this event and you are not yet a Youth Pass member do not worry, our ticketing team will be in touch. Alternatively, if you have any questions about the event or the Youth Pass, please get in touch with us at [email protected].

If you’re 16 – 25 years old, sign up for the Bradford 2025 Youth Pass today to unlock access to discounted tickets, exclusive workshops, priority booking and more – all for free.

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Bradford 2025 Youth Pass

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