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Letterpress Postcards - Experience AND 2024

Seacourt Print Workshop, The old Ulster Bank, 75 Main Street, Bangor, County Down, BT20 5AF
A letterpress machine

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Part of Experience Ards and North Down 2024. Click here to see the full programme. 

 

Join us for an evening of creativity and fun at Seacourt Print Workshop! No experience is necessary to take part in this immersive experience which is perfect for those who want to try their hand at this traditional printing technique.

Your host for the evening is local Artist Jessica Hollywood who will guide you as you think of a quote that has meaning for you. This will be used for the inspiration for your artwork.

You'll get to use the vintage presses and experiment with different fonts and designs. Don’t worry if you have never taken part in anything creative before - Jessica is there to help you and all materials will be provided. Just bring your enthusiasm and creativity! Everyone will leave with a set of small prints that will make beautiful gift or a lovely addition to your home.


Things to note
Basic materials including inks and cartridge paper will be provided.

Wear something you don’t mind getting inky, or bring an apron - however there are some at Seacourt to borrow too.

No open toed shoes please!

Over 18 yrs only.

Tickets close 2 days before


Getting there

By car: from Belfast follow A2 to Bangor Town Centre. On street parking nearby.

Car parking | Ards and North Down Borough Council

By public transport: Train or bus to Bangor Station. From the station walk straight out of the main entrance, heading down Main Street (past The Ava and the Post Office) and walk approximately 10-15 minutes down Main Street to the seafront. Follow the promenade See Translink for timetables.


Accessibility                                                                                                                                 
Seacourt's aim is to bring printmaking to as many people as possible. By their nature, some printmaking processes involve an amount of physical effort.
Seacourt Print Workshop is on street level, and is accessible through the front doors in a wheelchair. It is fully wheelchair accessible, larger than standard doors and disabled toilet facilities. They recognise that everybody’s accessibility needs may differ, therefore please email us at info@seacourt-ni.org.uk to discuss any concerns you may have before booking.                                                   


Carers 
Where practicable providers within the Experience Programme will aim to accommodate carers and be as inclusive as possible. With such a diverse range of activities, operated by a number of providers, it is necessary for this to be assessed on a case-by-case basis.
Please contact Bangor Visitor Information Centre on 028 9127 0069, and they will be able to address your enquiry.

 

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Opening Times

6pm - 9pm (26 Sept 2024)

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