Summer School and Short Courses
We run a range of specialist lithography courses at our print studio in Bristol. Covering a wide range of lithographic techniques in Stone, Ball Grained Plate and Photoplate litho.
The courses we run are also aimed at all abilities – from beginners looking to learn the basics to teachers of lithography or artists wishing to expand their knowledge. The courses are run as small group sessions.
Summer School Intensive
We have a more intensive dive into each discipline in our summer school which is a three week course running in July each year. The workshop is an excellent opportunity for artists, educators and printmakers to practice and learn skills.
Participants in this workshop must have experience of some form of lithography before signing up. If you are a beginner, we have lots of introductory workshops which would give an insight into the processes of lithography!
Students can book one, two or all three weeks of the summer school. Week one will concentrate on stone litho, week two on ball grained aluminium plate litho and week three on photoplate litho.
More details below.
One-to-one or small group teaching
One-to-one teaching sessions can also be arranged directly with us, just get in touch for more information.
We can travel to your studio to pass on some lithography knowledge to technicians or as part of a group depending on the requirements of the individuals involved. This is especially useful for universities and open access studios who would like to introduce lithography, or revive the practice. We look to collaborate with as many individuals and collectives as possible and are always looking to expand our artist base.
To enquire about our courses, please email lemonadelitho@gmail.com.
5 week stone lithography
Five week Stone Lithography Workshop at The Lemonade Press
Explore lithography more deeply and gain skills and confidence
Monday 23rd February – Monday 23rd March 2026
10am – 4pm
Join artist and printmaker Catherine Ade for a fun and engaging five-day workshop exploring the creative possibilities of stone lithography.
Over the course of five days, participants will design and print their own stone lithograph artwork – from the first sketch to the final print. You’ll learn all the essential parts of the process including graining, mixing tusches, etching the image, roller control and colour mixing along with creative deletion methods and how to add drawing to a previously processed and printed image. Also covered are registration for multiple layers, documentation and paper preparation plus more.
This opens up lots of creative possibilities and encourages playful exploration of colour, layering, and variation.
Catherine has worked as a printmaker for over 12 years and has exhibited widely, including at the Royal Academy Summer Exhibition, and with the Royal Society of Painter-Printmakers, the Royal West of England Academy, and the Society of Women Artists.
Her teaching is rooted in the belief that everyone has their own creative voice, and her workshops are designed to help participants discover and express that through printmaking. Whether you’re a complete beginner or looking to build on existing skills, you’ll be supported to explore, experiment, and enjoy the process of making.
All tools and materials are provided. Please bring along sketchbooks, photographs or some source materials to work from or with.
NEW! Stone Lithography Summer School
Stone Lithography Summer School (Week 1 only)
7th – 11th July 2025
NEW DATES FOR 2026 COMING SOON!
£425
A five day focus on stone lithography. Learn about drawing, etching and printing. Demonstrations cover a range of traditional and contemporary methods in the creation of fine art lithographs. Get the chance to practice and experiment with this wonderfully expressive process under the guidance of experienced tutors.
Students will have 24 hour access to the studio and some materials will be available for purchase directly. The idea is that participants are able to put the acquired knowledge into practice independently once the instruction hours are over.
Accommodation, food and travel are not included in the course cost.
NEW! Ball Grained Aluminium Plate Lithography Summer School
Aluminium Plate Lithography Summer School (Week 2 only)
14th – 18th July 2025
NEW DATES FOR 2026 COMING SOON!
£425
A five day focus on aluminium plate lithography. Learn about drawing, etching and printing. Demonstrations cover a range of traditional and contemporary methods in the creation of fine art lithographs. Get the chance to practice and experiment with this wonderfully expressive process under the guidance of experienced tutors.
The idea is that participants are able to put the acquired knowledge into practice independently once the instruction hours are over.
NEW! Photoplate Lithography Summer School
Photoplate Lithography Summer School (Week 3 only)
21st – 25th July 2025
NEW DATES FOR 2026 COMING SOON!
£425
A five day focus on photoplate lithography. Learn about drawing, exposing the plate and printing. Demonstrations cover a range of traditional and contemporary methods in the creation of fine art lithographs. Get the chance to practice and experiment with this wonderfully expressive process under the guidance of experienced tutors.
The idea is that participants are able to put the acquired knowledge into practice independently once the instruction hours are over.
New! 3 Week Summer School
NEW DATES FOR 2026 COMING SOON!
A three week focus on stone lithography, ball grained plate lithography and photoplate lithography. Each week will focus on one discipline. Students who book on the entire summer school will have the added opportunity of making several completed prints, or may choose to make one or two images with multiple printed layers comprising of stone, ball grained plate and photoplate.
Learn about drawing, etching, printing and registration. Demonstrations cover a range of traditional and contemporary methods in the creation of fine art lithographs. Get the chance to practice and experiment with this wonderfully expressive process under the guidance of experienced tutors.
Students will have 24 hour access to the studio and some materials will be available for purchase directly.
Accommodation, food and travel are not included in the course cost.
Aluminium Plate Lithography Introduction
One day course
10am-4pm
Get up to speed with the fascinating art of ball grained aluminium plate lithography in this one day introductory course.
Your host is an experienced printmaker and artist who will guide you through the process step-by-step, as you gear up to making your own striking prints.
Stone Lithography for Beginners
One day course, 10am – 4pm
Always wanted to try out stone lithography? Who could blame you!
This printmaking process gained popularity as the first one that allowed artists to naturally paint or draw directly onto a flat stone to create an image. With all its endless possibilities, it gets our vote!
Photoplate Lithography for Beginners
10am – 4pm
This one-day workshop is a full introduction to creating and printing your own lithograph. Get to grips with the basics of this practice.
Try out using a variety of drawing materials on a piece of transparent drafting film. Your host will show you how to prepare, expose (similar to exposing a screen) and develop your plate, how to mix inks, handle a spindle roller and print a small variable edition of your work. Photoplates are the least process-heavy within lithography, so its a great way to get started in the medium.