Limerick Printmakers

Cruinniú na nÓg 2026: MIX + MATCH SILKSCREEN PRINTING FOR AGES 6 - 16 YRS/ THIS SATURDAY 6TH JUNE

In celebration of Cruinniú na nÓg 2026, Limerick Printmakers will be welcoming children & young people aged 6 - 16 years to try their hand at silkscreen printmaking by mixing, matching & layering patterns, symbols, text, & shapes to create one-of-a-kind hand-printed screen prints to take home - the more colourful and random the better!
Printmaking offers both a creative outlet and provides an opportunity to bring people together to share ideas, or simply create collectively.

10.30AM - 11.30AM LIMERICK PRINTMAKERS QUIET HOUR  - PRE BOOKING ESSENTIAL
LP' Quiet Hour is ideal for any children & young people, who may, for any reason benefit from a calmer, less crowded environment, offering limited numbers with pre-booking essential, seating, no/ low artificial lighting, & no music.

EVENTBRITE BOOKING LINK: PLEASE NOTE THIS PART OF THE EVENT IS CURRENTLY FULLY BOOKED
https://Cruinniu_na_nOg_LP_Quiet_Hour.eventbrite.ie

12PM - 2PM LIMERICK PRINTMAKERS DROP IN OPEN SESSION - NO BOOKING REQUIRED!
LP' drop in session is open to all children aged 6 - 16 years, just call in!

Please note that guardians/ parents must wait nearby/ in the foyer while the kids are printing as there will be a constant flow of children & young people moving through the space.

As this event may become very busy, we are letting everyone know they may need to wait a few minutes before entry - our team will communicate any wait time when you arrive & seating will be provided.

All children will be encouraged to try printing multiple times when making their print
- we envision that the activity will take approx. 15 - 25 minutes

Last entry will be 1.45pm with the event finishing at 2pm sharp.

There may be an official Cruinniú na nÓg photographer during the event. For this reason, we will need guardians/ parents to sign permission slips with the understanding that photos featuring their children may be taken & potentially used in the promotion of Creative Ireland &/or Cruinniú na nÓg going forward.

We have just two spaces still available on our upcoming Advanced Silkscreen Weekend Course!

Saturday 13th & Sunday 14th of June / 10AM TO 5PM EACH DAY
PRICE €240
PRICE WITH DISCOUNT €220
MEMBERS PRICE €180

LP’s advanced silkscreen weekend course is the next step up from the studios incredibly popular step by step silkscreen weekend course. Course participants will learn in a practical way, completing each step of these advanced techniques themselves & also learning through observing others in the group, with full tutor support. LP’ advanced weekend course is aimed at those with a baseline level of experience in silkscreen printing who are looking to elevate their work by incorporating new techniques – in this case flocking and varnishing.

Please note that as this is an advanced course all participants must have a base level of silkscreen printmaking experience.

For detailed course information you can visit our website:
https://limerickprintmakers.com/learn/printmaking-courses/

If you are interested in booking place/s in either of these courses you can PM us, email [email protected] or give us a call on 061311806.

We are excited to share that we are now accepting bookings for our upcoming Summer Camps!

Activities in our camps include painting, drawing, 3D work & various printmaking activities.

If you are interested in booking place/s you can DM us, email [email protected] or give us a call on 061311806

You can find more information about our camps on our website: https://limerickprintmakers.com/learn/kids-art-classes-camps/

We are delighted to announce the 2026 INTERNATIONAL RESIDENCY artist: JAN KUKUŁKA

JAN KUKUŁKA is a printmaker from Poland, where he continues to reside. Graduating in 2023 with Honours from Academy of Fine Art and Design in Katowice, Poland, Jan's work spans multiple mediums with special focus on printmaking, drawing, painting & video. Kukułka’s artistic projects explore human connection and experience of space and time in the digital age. 
They tackle concepts such as escapism, nostalgia and ‘deep time’. He is also interested in themes of manufacturing authority by business gurus, political influencers or podcasters. 

Jan has been the recipient of multiple awards including Best Debut Award at 12th Polish Print Triennial (2024), Honorary Distinction at International Print Triennial in Kraków (2024), & International Biennial of Miniature Art (2024).
His work has featured in numerous domestic & international printmaking exhibitions.

will join us this August where he will commence work on a new project exploring correlations between “deep time” and “deep space”, taking inspiration from 19th century prints depicting cosmic & natural phenomena. 

LP extends huge thanks to every creative from all over the world who applied for this residency. 
We received a record number of applications this year, from a diverse and exceptionally talented cohort of creatives working across the globe.

The standard of applicants made the selection process incredibly challenging for our team but only reinforced our conviction that printmaking is a powerful & vibrant artform that is more relevant today than ever.

The LP INTERNATIONAL RESIDENCY aims to provide an accessible opportunity for printmakers, photographers, & creators to expand and explore their practice in a different studio setting.

The award includes high quality accommodation (with costs covered by LP), a cost of living contribution, and a materials stipend.

We look forward to welcoming Jan to our space & supporting his aims.

Photo portrait by Stanislawa Pajak-Kukulka

We are very excited to share that we are now accepting bookings for our upcoming half day Easter Camps!

If you are interested in booking places in these camps you can PM us, email [email protected] or give us a call on 061311806

LIMERICK PRINTMAKERS INTERNATIONAL RESIDENCY 2026

Limerick Printmakers: An epicentre for printmaking, community and creative experiences.

LP' International Residency is open to professional printmakers & artists at all career stages who utilize printmaking in their work and who currently reside outside the Republic of Ireland.

INCLUDED IN THE RESIDENCY

- Accommodation in Limerick's fantastic Artist Apartments, with full cost covered by LP.
- A cost of living stipend of 100 Euros for local travel, food etc. - paid directly to the artist.
- A full studio induction & technical support from LP studio technician.
- Full access to the studio throughout the residency.
- Materials stipend to the value of 100 Euros managed by LP.
- Short-term storage.

NOT INCLUDED IN THE RESIDENCY

- The artist must cover all travel costs.

IMPORTANT DATES

- Closing date for applications Noon on SUNDAY 26th APRIL 2026
- Selected artist will be informed on or before FRIDAY 1st MAY 2026
- Residency must be undertaken between or within the dates of MONDAY 10th TO FRIDAY 21st AUGUST 2026
Please note that the residency must fall within these dates due to pre-booked accommodation commitments.

APPLYING? WHAT TO INCLUDE

Please forward the following to [email protected] with the header 'LP INTERNATIONAL RESIDENCY 2026: APPLICANT NAME'

- A current artist C.V. that includes contact details for one referee who can directly attest to the applicant's printmaking experience in good detail.
- A short statement of intent outlining up to 3 professional aims for the residency - max. 50 words per aim.
If you have just one key aim, that's perfectly valid no padding required.
- A list of the printmaking/ other techniques in which they intend to work during the residency.
- A digital portfolio featuring a minimum of 10 prints or artworks that incorporate printmaking, made within the last 5 years.

Past recipients include the talented
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TWILIGHT THURSDAY X LIMERICK PRINTMAKERS/FEBRUARY

Design & screenprint your one-of-a-kind 2026 calendar using lots of aesthetic shapes, random patterns, seasonal symbols, & plenty of colour!

It may be late February but it’s never too late from a fresh start to your year - book into Limerick Printmakers February Twilight Thursday to create & handprint something beautiful & unique to display in your home or office & enjoy everyday.

The workshop is open to everyone, from complete beginners to dab hands.
Our facilitators will guide everyone through the basics of the silkscreen printing technique before supporting the group in designing, planning, & screenprinting your very own 2026 calendar.
We’ll provide a range of screens pre-loaded with loads of imagery to layer over one another - expect fun shapes, random patterns, seasonal symbols, & lots of colour!
Come solo or get together with friends, experiment, & create some fun designs during this enjoyable workshop.
As this is a night time event, participants are welcome to bring along beverages both non-alcoholic and alcoholic to enjoy. For this reason the event is 18+

Pre booking is essential & spaces are limited - book via the link in our Instagram profile header

LP’ Twilight Thursday ‘DESIGN & SCREENPRINT 2026 CALENDAR’ WORKSHOP is made possible thanks to the generous support of Limerick City & County Council

Please note that unfortunately Limerick Printmakers is not wheelchair accessible at this time – we are striving to change this.


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Where We Are: Limerick Printmakers, Bridgeland House, 3 Johns Square, V94 FE06

Limerick Printmakers: Who We Are

Limerick Printmakers (LP) has been delivering consistently high-calibre educational and community engagement experiences both from the studio and from off-site locations for almost 25 years.
We are proud to support almost 70 artists through the provision of our high quality studio space and specialist fine art printmaking equipment. We aim to share printmaking with the people of Limerick and beyond through exhibition, education, and community engagement programs.

We are excited to share that we are now accepting bookings for our upcoming mid-term camps!

Our tutors will be delivering exciting activities such as 3D paper crafts, relief printmaking, painting & silkscreen printing.

If you are interested in booking place you can DM us, email [email protected] or give us a call on 061311906.

Please note Camp 1 is currently fully booked but we are accepting names for ohr waiting list

TWILIGHT THURSDAY at LIMERICK PRINTMAKERS/ 'CELEBRATING ST BRIGID' PRINT WORKSHOP

6:30pm to 8.45pm

To book please click on the Eventbrite link in our Instagram bio

Please note that this workshop is for adults aged 18+ only

Celebrate the upcoming bank holiday & the end of the longest month & join Limerick Printmakers in reimaging St Brigid's iconic cross by designing & hand-printing your very own silkscreen, relief foam carvings, & textured mono-print creations.

The St Brigids Cross is an iconic symbol in both pagan Celtic culture and Christian lore, with crosses traditionally made using reeds and rushes.
For January’s Twilight Thursday, join Limerick Printmakers in celebrating imbolc and the upcoming longer days by recreating Brigid’s cross through printmaking.

During this relaxed workshop, you’ll learn the basics of both monoprint and relief techniques while hand-printing one-of-a-kind Brigid’s cross designs that can be hung in your home to invoke blessings, and experiment with ready-to-print silkscreen imagery to create striking patterned & illustrated backgrounds that pay homage to Brigid’s role in protecting people, animals, & the land.
No previous experience is necessary as LP facilitators & will be on hand to guide you every step of the way.

As ever, places are extremely limited so please only book if you can make it & /or please cancel places if no longer needed.
This allows us to provide the best experience possible for as many people as possible.

There will be chilled background music, & relaxed chats, & participants are welcome to bring alcoholic & non alcoholic beverages to enjoy!

Please note that unfortunately Limerick Printmakers is not wheelchair accessible at this time due to the age & limitations of the building.

TWILIGHT THURSDAY at LIMERICK PRINTMAKERS/ 'CELEBRATING ST BRIGID' PRINT WORKSHOP is made possible
thanks to the generous support of Limerick City & County Council


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