The Bluecoat
Summer Botanical Cyanotype
Learn the intriguing process of Cyanotype Printing this Summer using our beautiful Bluecoat garden as a source of inspiration. Cyanotype is a camera-less photographic printmakin…
Introduction to Multi Colour Lino Cut
Learn the basics of Linocut, a beginner friendly process that makes a perfect introduction to printmaking. You will learn how to transfer an image onto your lino, carve your lin…
Summer Family Weekend
Our popular Bluecoat Family Weekend returns this August! Join us for two days of FREE family-friendly fun, including creative activities inspired by Debjani Banerjee’s exhibitio…
Liverpool Poetry Space: Matt Simpson Annual Reading (2026) with Ian Seed
Join us as we welcome the widely published poet Ian Seed to Liverpool to share his work and celebrate the legacy of Matt Simpson. Ian Seed’s recent publications include Forgetfu…
Bluecoat After Hours: Print Social
Join us to create block-printed postcards using pre-made designs inspired by the Bluecoat garden. Meet fellow artists and learn more about Bluecoat’s growing print community. No…
Book Launch: Outward Bound from Liverpool: Reading Malcolm Lowry by Helen Tookey
Poet, writer and LJMU creative writing lecturer Helen Tookey discusses and reads from her new book Outward Bound from Liverpool: Reading Malcolm Lowry. Weaving together literary…
Julia Carter Preston at the Bluecoat
Fri 11 Sep - Sun 8 Nov To celebrate the centenary of the popular Liverpool artist Julia Carter Preston (1926- 2012), five Liverpool venues (The Bluecoat, Bluecoat Display Centre…
Introduction to UV Screen Printing
During this one day course you will learn the basics of screen printing, including learning about the materials used and processes involved in creating a UV exposed screen. Afte…
Introduction to Woodcut Printing
Wood-cut is a relief printmaking technique whereby your image is carved into a wooden block leaving a raised design. The design is then inked and printed revealing a distinct wo…