26TH – 27TH APRIL
Celebrate Printmaking with RAMP at our next Print in Action Festival weekend this April. Highlighting print from all corners of the Southwest and beyond, creating a platform for curious creatives to learn, share skills, make and feel inspired, discussing what the future has in store for Printmaking.
Get creative with a line-up of printmaking demonstrations, tasters, masterclasses, exhibitions, artist open studios, a print fair, talks and delicious food to fuel your creativity. This Festival will see a focus on exploring our continued theme of Creative Intersections in Print with printmakers, artists, designers, digital technology and the future of Ai.
Explore our opportunities, line-up, tickets and masterclass information below.
festival line-up
ley roberts - matt holmes - will mower - barton hargreaves - Ben Challen -
Anita Reynolds - Jemma Gunning - Vivienne Spencer - lou holland - ironbridge printmakers -camp print kin - debby mason - sonja burniston | aup students | peter ursem - sue lewry - artemis collective- jealous studios london - tweeny van mierlo
What to expect across the Festival weekend
Hands-on Workshops & Live Demonstrations – Discover Etching, Screenprinting, Letterpress, Linocut, Collagraph, Riso and more with some of the most talented printmakers from SW and beyond.
Exhibitions & Open Studios – Step inside the creative spaces of working artists and experience the depth of contemporary printmaking in our exhibition spaces.
Stalls & Marketplace – Browse and buy from our curated print fair, a platform for independent printmakers, printmaking studios and specialist suppliers. Take home prints, materials, and connect with local and regional printmakers, collectives and print studios.
Talks – We have some wonderful talks planned from Printmakers and Print Studios from around the SW and Beyond including Jemma Gunning RWA, Anita Reynolds, Ley Roberts, Barton Hargreaves, Matt Holmes, Bench Allen and Jealous Studios London and Double Elephant.
Connect with Printmakers – Join our Saturday afternoon panel discussion and our night social, a chance to network, discuss ideas and talk about the weekend, nurturing conversations for collaboration and connecting the print community.
Learn from the Best – demonstrations and drop in tasters with leading printmakers and printmaking collectives including Will Mower (Blockface printing),Bench Allen (of Jealous Gallery London), Bristol Print Collective, Ironbridge Printmakers, CAMP PrintKin, Sue Lewry, Artemis Collective, Peter Ursum, Viv Spencer, Sonja Burniston, Debby Mason, Students from AUP, Lou Holland and many more.
Take a Break – RAMP Café will be serving locally sourced cakes, snacks, and barista coffee throughout the weekend.
Fully Accessible & Dog Friendly – Everyone (including your four-legged friends) is welcome!
Dates & Timings:
Saturday, 26th April 2025, 9am till late.
Sunday, 27th April 2025, 9am to 5pm.
Tickets:
Early Bird 1 Day – £8
Early Bird 2 Days – £15
Standard 1 Day – £12
Standard Weekend – £22
masterclass
The Art of Monotype Printing
with jemma gunning
Join us for a half-day monotype printmaking workshop with professional printmaker Jemma Gunning at @artsuniplym. Explore this fast, expressive technique and create unique, one-of-a-kind prints. Perfect for all abilities. All materials provided.
DATE: Friday, April 25 · 9:30am – 1pm
£45 (plus booking fee)
get your
print in action ticket
Whether you’re an artist, designer, maker, hobbyist, or simply curious, connect with like-minded people through a festival of making, highlighting the breadth of creative expertise and innovation across Plymouth and the Southwest, celebrating collaboration, networks and skill-sharing.
print in action submissions
Calling all Printmakers, Suppliers, Producers and Print Businesses!
CALL FOR PRINTMAKERS
P IS FOR PRINT
Join our group show, P is for Print as part of Print in Action. A show to highlight the incredible talent across the South West and beyond. A moment to celebrate printmaking, the diverse range of processes and expertise.
Applications are £10 and includes a ticket to the festival. Visit our application form for further information and to get involved.
volunteer at print in action
We are looking for print, events and creative enthusiasts to be ambassadors for Print in Action this April.
Across the event you will be helping signpost our line-up, connecting with our visitors and printmakers alike and part of the smooth running of the festival.
Interested? Get in touch!
