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winchesterprint.bsky.social @winchesterprint.bsky.social · 2d

Apply now!

We like to mix things up every year so everyone has a chance.

We are looking for a variety of hand made printmakers.

Help us make this the best Winchester Print Fair ever.

#printfair #printmaker #printmaking

"Winchester print fair was such a great opportunity to meet other printmakers, chat with customers and sell lots of work!" quote from Gemma Dunn. Winchester Print Fair 2026. Apply now. winchesterprintfair.co.uk

winchesterprint.bsky.social @winchesterprint.bsky.social · 5d

Get your applications in! Only 6 weeks left to apply.

Let's make it the best Winchester Print Fair ever!

#winchester #printfair #print

"The event is definitely being talked about as one of the best on the scene." quote from Rosie Mclay. Winchester Print Fair 2026. Apply Now. winchesterprintfair.co.uk

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winchesterprint.bsky.social @winchesterprint.bsky.social · 8d

Apply now! We are a small print fair and only have a limited number of spaces although you can choose to do one day if you prefer.

Applications close at the end of November.

#printfair #printmaker #printmaking

"Winchester print fair is brilliantly organised...without a doubt becoming a national affair. A lovely place to be on a May Day." Quote from Jonny Hannah. Winchester Print Fair 2026. Apply now. winchesterprintfair.co.uk

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winchesterprint.bsky.social @winchesterprint.bsky.social · 10d

Molly Lemon loved doing Winchester Print Fair!

Maybe you will too?

It takes place on 16th and 17th May 2026 at the Nutshell in King's Walk.

#printmaker #printmaking

"What a wonderful day! My best in-person sales day in the 8 years I've been doing shows!" quote from Molly Lemon, printmaker.

Winchester Print Fair 2026. Apply Now. winchesterprintfair.co.uk

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winchesterprint.bsky.social @winchesterprint.bsky.social · 11d

I don't think they will which is why I'm now looking to do freelance illustration again.

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winchesterprint.bsky.social @winchesterprint.bsky.social · 11d

It's the same for everyone.

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winchesterprint.bsky.social @winchesterprint.bsky.social · 11d

Winchester Print Fair 2026 takes place on Saturday 16th and Sunday 17th May.

Apply now to take part!

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Applications close end of November and we will let everyone know if they are successful by the end of December (if not earlier).

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winchesterprint.bsky.social @winchesterprint.bsky.social · 12d

Applications for WPF 2026 open tomorrow!

winchesterprint.bsky.social @winchesterprint.bsky.social · Jun 22

WPF organisers met up today, first time with Frankie!

It was all really positive and we have some good ideas about what to do next year.

Applications open in October.

#winchesterprintfair #printfair #fair #printmaker #printmaking

All four organisers of Winchester Print Fair meeting in a coffee shop.

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winchesterprint.bsky.social @winchesterprint.bsky.social · May 30

Yes we now have a mailing list which you can sign up to to hear about upcoming events and also when you can apply.

And we have a web site (well, a web page) which I am sure we will populate with information about our events.

Sign up now! Link in profile.

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winchesterprint.bsky.social @winchesterprint.bsky.social · May 26

Thank you so much for coming!

winchesterprint.bsky.social @winchesterprint.bsky.social · May 26

Well I couldn't login to the account but Winchester Print Fair 2025 was a great success with the best lineup ever and lots of great conversations!

Next year we will not be putting it on a bank holiday weekend!

Thank you to everyone who came, you made it brilliant.

#winchesterprintfair #printmaker

Customers browsing at Winchester Print Fair.

Customers browsing at Winchester Print Fair 2025.

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winchesterprint.bsky.social @winchesterprint.bsky.social · May 17

I'm already getting over excited for Winchester Print Fair which is in one week's time!

Doors open at 10:30AM. See you there!

(I will be outside most of the day with the sign, do come and say hello.)

#winchesterprintfair #printmaker #printmaking

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winchesterprint.bsky.social @winchesterprint.bsky.social · May 14

Our secret weapon! We have always used signs at Winchester Print Fair and it helps to ensure a steady stream of customers all day long.

This is our new sign. What do you think? Is it eye catching enough?

#winchesterprintfair

A hand held golf sign, held by me, advertising Winchester Print Fair.

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winchesterprint.bsky.social @winchesterprint.bsky.social · May 13

So there's a slight change of lineup – Pressed and Folded is now only doing Sunday and Madz.Mitch.Prints is joining us for Saturday! That makes a total of 31 printmakers.

We are getting very excited about our best print fair ever, who else is excited?

#winchesterprintfair

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winchesterprint.bsky.social @winchesterprint.bsky.social · May 10

Winchester Print Fair 2025 is in just two weeks!

It is on the bank holiday weekend, we are hoping for good weather and for a big turnout. We have our secret weapon, just need to assemble it.

Who is coming?

#winchesterprintfair #printmaker #printmaking

Winchester Print Fair 2025. Just two weeks to go.

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winchesterprint.bsky.social @winchesterprint.bsky.social · May 8

Brodie Allen is a Dorset based sustainable printmaker who centres her designs on the beauty, history and nature of the County.

#printmaker #printmaking #winchesterprintfair

A linocut print of an osprey by Brodie Allen.

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winchesterprint.bsky.social @winchesterprint.bsky.social · May 7

Emma Studd uses the process of screen print to create mostly one-off, geometric works of art predominately on paper but also on wood. She uses the screen as a drawing tool to explore the relationship between colour, shape and pattern.

#printmaker #winchesterprintfair #printmaking

An abstract geometric screenprint by Emma Studd called Red Circles.

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winchesterprint.bsky.social @winchesterprint.bsky.social · May 6

Alison Pearce was born in London but has spent most of her life in Cape Town, South Africa. In 2002 she returned to the UK and settled in Winchester, Hampshire.

Come along and see Alison's work at Winchester Print Fair!

#winchesterprintfair #printmaker #printmaking

A linocut print of a horse walking through a wood titled Trumpeton Wood by Alison Pearce.

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winchesterprint.bsky.social @winchesterprint.bsky.social · May 5

Anna Marrow has been working as a screen printer, image maker and illustrator since she graduated from Central Saint Martins, (MA, Communication Design, pathway, illustration, Distinction) back in 2007.

#printmaker #winchesterprintfair #printmaking

A screen print by Anna Marrow showing a lido and a swimmer standing on the edge of the pool.

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winchesterprint.bsky.social @winchesterprint.bsky.social · May 4

Jamie Richards is a Welsh printmaker and Studio Technician at The Printhaus.

Not one to ‘cut corners’… He specialises in the intricate process of lino printing, Jamie focuses on capturing the beauty of florals and botanicals.

#winchesterprintfair #printmaker #printmaking

A print titled Blue Peonies by the linocut printmaker Jamie Richards.

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winchesterprint.bsky.social @winchesterprint.bsky.social · May 3

Maddie Mitchell is an amateur printmaker who found a love of linocut following an online workshop in December 2023.

#printmaker #printmaking #winchesterprintfair

A linocut print of a Jackdaw by Maddie Mitchell.

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winchesterprint.bsky.social @winchesterprint.bsky.social · Apr 24

Based in the South West of England, Kate Brabant creates lino prints using eco-friendly and sustainable materials.

#printmaker #printmaking #winchesterprintfair

A linocut print of a fox surrounded by ivy made by Kate Brabant (Freckled Ink Prints).

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winchesterprint.bsky.social @winchesterprint.bsky.social · Apr 23

Karoline Rerrie is an illustrator and printmaker based in Birmingham.

She creates a range of screen printed artwork including greetings cards and limited edition prints.

#printmaker #printmaking #winchesterprintfair

Ginger Cat & Flowers - a print by Karoline Rerrie which is very vibrant in pink and orange of a ginger cat sitting amongst flowers.

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winchesterprint.bsky.social @winchesterprint.bsky.social · Apr 22

Sophie Elm is a printmaker, designer and illustrator, creating botanical and horticulturally inspired linocut prints, block printed textiles, and ephemera. Her work is driven by seasonal changes in the garden and countryside around her.

#printmaker #winchesterprintfair #printmaking

A print by Sophie Elm called Tiny Treasure Tin which features a small metal tin full of shells, pebbles and seaweed.

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