Prints from Place - two day linocut workshop at Kent Mining Museum

Welcome to Prints from Place. Join Ieuan Edwards of The Black Gold Press for a two-day immersive printmaking workshop at the Kent Mining Museum, Betteshanger on Saturday 8th November amd Sunday 9th November 2025. The workshop combines creativity with an immersive look at the history of the site, making it perfect for art lovers, heritage enthusiasts and anyone seeking a memorable, hands-on experience.

Over the course of the two days you will:

• explore this iconic heritage industrial site
• hear about the history of the site from an ex-miner
• enjoy exclusive access to the Kent Coalfield Archive of tools, blueprints and more
• learn the fundamentals of linocut printmaking using the reduction method
• create a two-colour print inspired by your experience

No experience required. Top quality materials provided.

Just bring your curiosity, an apron and a willingness to get inky.

Light refreshments provided. Lunch is available onsite at the wonderful Lamp Room cafe.

10am - 4pm both days.

Further information about the venue is available here.

Workshop Overview

Day One

• Explore the Kent Mining Museum to gather visual inspiration
• Learn the basics of reduction linocut printing
• Design and transfer your image
• Carve and print the first colour layer using a press or hand burnishing tools

Day Two

• Continue carving and print your second and final colour layers
• Build a small edition of multi-layer prints
• Learn tips on registration, inking, and how to continue printing at home
• End the day with a mini group sharing session and Q&A

About the organiser

Ieuan Edwards is a linocut printmaker and artist from Broadstairs, Kent. His work explores themes including industry, ritual and heritage through bold and intricate linocut prints.

Ieuan's prints have been exhibited at the Royal Academy, the Mall Galleries, Somerset House, Bankside Gallery and the Turner Contemporary and are held in private collections across the UK and beyond.

His Prints from Place workshops are far from your average printmaking class. Designed for curious beginners, these immersive, site-specific experiences invite participants to engage with unique locations - from mining museums to heritage fairgrounds, learning from experts and creating linocut prints that respond directly to place, memory and material.

Discover more about his work and upcoming workshops at The Black Gold Press.