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Free

Oct -Dec 2025

Salts Works, The People Powered Press

Youth Pass: Letterpress Printing Workshop

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

We joined The People Powered Press, in Saltaire, for a hands on letterpress printing workshop, where you got to 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.

We joined the team for 4 letterpress printing workshops in 2025, where you learnt about typography design and letterpress printing. This was a relaxed session, open to all abilities.

What to expect:

In this workshop, with the help of their Printmaker Sophie, you designed your print, set the individual letters on the press, learnt how to space and lock them in place, then inked them up 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.

Location:

The People Powered Press, Salts Works
202 Saltaire Road,
Shipley, West Yorkshire,
BD18 3JF

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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