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Printmaking in Bristol since 1976

OPEN WEEKEND Spike Print Studio

Open Studios 2025: PV Friday 2nd 6-9pm and Saturday 3rd & Sunday 4th May 11am - 5pm.
Check Instagram for information on demos, workshops and our infamous print lucky dip!
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We welcome you to Spike Print Studio in Bristol and the largest open-access print studio in the South West: SPS is a charitable organisation providing exceptional facilities for printmakers. Through our rich programme of courses, membership and open access we welcome all, from absolute beginners to professional printmakers and artists.

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"I really enjoyed the meditative and creative aspects of carving the block and experimenting with inking up the block in interesting ways and layering colour. Inspired and looking forward to making more prints!"

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"Perfectly described in the advert and fully fulfilled what it said. Extremely inspiring and excellent teaching."

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" I loved the group dynamics, and how supportive the environment is for experimenting, and not being afraid to fail. We all learnt from each other in the group."

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"One of the real bonuses of coming to spike to learn is meeting the other attendees and seeing how they work with the instruction and materials. My group were all creative powerhouses and the prints they made were gorgeous."

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"I really enjoyed the course. Emma was very enthusiastic about all of our personal projects and was very supportive in helping us execute our ideas. It's made me really want to continue pursuing print in the future."

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Courses

Get creative with courses at Spike Print Studio

Whether you're a beginner or an experienced artist, our courses offer the perfect opportunity to explore and expand your printmaking skills. We have a diverse learning programme, from one day workshops to ten week evening classes, running alongside our unique year long portfolio courses.

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Membership

Join our vibrant printmaking community

Become a member of Spike Print Studio and access our specialist printmaking facilities, work alongside experienced printmakers and develop your professional practice.

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Love Print: Browse our shop for original prints

Explore our collection of unique and beautiful limited edition prints, made here at Spike Print Studio by our talented artists.

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a screenprint by Anna Marrow of a bird and a branch from a tree

Print with us

Our mission is to provide exceptional resources, inspiration, training and space for artists, and by doing so, to advance printmaking and educate and engage the public in print. Join our vibrant community of printmakers and sign up to print with us!

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