Print Day in May: Join one of our events that celebrate printmaking
Print Day in May is an annual, world-wide celebration of printmaking taking place on the first Saturday in May. On this day printmakers all over the world will print together. As the day unfolds around the globe, participants in over 80 countries join in this powerful celebration of creativity.
To celebrate this year's event, Edinburgh Printmakers is offering 20% off all Studio Bookings for Saturday, so come and print!
This event is part of Workshops Week 2026. Workshops Week is Scotland's Workshops' popular annual celebration and opportunity to learn about the ten visual arts production spaces in the Scotland’s Workshops network.
Join us on Saturday 2nd of May 2026 for:
PAvement Printmaking
10:15-12:45PM OR 2-4:30pm | LEARNING STUDIO
In this workshop you will be inking up the street ! Exploring the various textures and patterns that make up the urban environment through printmaking is a tactile way to connect to local history.
All materials and tuition is included. Our expert printmaker, Fiona Maher will be there to guide you around the Fountainbridge area for this active, alfresco printmaking workshop. You will also get a chance to learn some history about the area and the Edinburgh Printmakers building.
This workshop is suitable for all levels of abilities from beginners to those wishing to develop existing skills .
share your print with the worldwide community!
all day - online
Make a print on Saturday 2nd May! You can do this at Edinburgh Printmakers Studio or at home. You can have a chance to win one of the many prizes offered by all the sponsors of Print Day in May. You can see all prizes here.
To take part you have two options:
- Share your print on the PDiM Blog: Register as an official PDiM community member and share your print on the community blog. Tag your post with one or more of the sponsors to be eligible for their prizes!
- Share on social media: Follow and tag @printdayinmay and their sponsors on Instagram and Facebook to enter to win! Be sure to tag both in your photo and your caption to make sure your post gets the visibility it deserves, and use the #printdayinmay hashtag.
Edinburgh Printmakers 2026 Prize is 50% off a spot on a Summer School Course of your choice, with a 1 week Visiting Artists Residency after course completion. Our usual Terms and Conditions apply.
