Eastgate Studio presents “A History of Printmaking”

A History of Printmaking Exhibition Poster

Discover over 1,000 years of printmaking, from early relief printing to contemporary techniques, through historic processes, working materials, and prints made in the studio today.

Three Hares, lithograph plate by Maggie Moore

Eastgate Studio will take part in Heritage Open Days and Beverley Open Studios with a new exhibition celebrating over 1,000 years of printmaking.

The Humber Light Woodcut Nic Stoker

A History of Printmaking explores how artists have used wood, metal, stone, and screens to create images, from early woodcuts to contemporary studio practice. Visitors will see historic techniques, working materials, and prints by Eastgate Studio artists, alongside live demonstrations.

Albion Flatbed Press (1888) at Eastgate Studio

Printmaking has played a vital role in communication, protest, education, and everyday life. This exhibition highlights its importance as both cultural heritage and living practice.

Testing the Water drypoint etching by Leo Foster (1962-2025)

The exhibition is free and suitable for all ages.