The Printroom
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Walford Mill
The Printroom is a specialist printmaking studio based at Walford Mill in the historic market town of Wimborne Minster. Set within a beautifully restored eighteenth century mill, the studio sits among a vibrant community of artists and makers.
We offer a welcoming and inclusive studio, fully equipped to support artists at every stage of their practice. From beginner workshops to open access studio sessions, the Printroom offers the opportunity to explore a wide range of traditional and contemporary printmaking techniques.
Alongside teaching, we also offer professional services for artists and designers, including editioning, design support, and access to specialist equipment.
Whether you are discovering printmaking for the first time or developing an established practice, the Printroom is a place to learn, experiment and create.
Meet the tutors
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Donna Peters
Owner/Director
Donna Jean Peters is a printmaker, artist and educator originally from Maryland, USA. She moved to the UK to study Fine Art, completing a BA (Hons), followed by an MA in Illustration.
Donna has over ten years of teaching experience in printmaking, art and design across both Higher and Further Education. She is a passionate and dedicated tutor, known for her supportive approach and clear guidance. Her students often praise her patience, enthusiasm and ability to make printmaking accessible and enjoyable for artists at all stages of their practice.
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Preeti Sood
Tutor
Preeti Sood is an Indian artist, printmaker and researcher currently living and working in southern England. She holds a BFA in Printmaking from Chandigarh College of Arts and an MFA in Printmaking from Santiniketan, West Bengal. She also completed an MA in Printmaking at Camberwell College of Arts, University of the Arts London.
Preeti’s work has been exhibited internationally, including in New York, Austin, San Francisco, China, Spain, Poland, Japan, Arizona, Sydney, Singapore, London, Delhi and Canada. Alongside her practice, she is passionate about nurturing creativity in her students, encouraging experimentation and the development of individual artistic voices.
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Madalina Voicu
Tutor
Madalina Voicu is a maker from Romania. Madalina came to Bournemouth, UK to undertake a BA in Architecture. Following that she went on to complete an MA in Architecture as well.
Madalina enjoys making of all forms; from modelmaking, analogue and digital, to printmaking, and even some experiments with textiles. One of the most enjoyable forms of making is bookbinding, as it a cumulation of all of the above.
“The Printroom is a special and welcoming place, fully equipped and fuelled by passion, experience and creativity. It offers a supportive environment where you feel encouraged to experiment, develop your skills and explore new ideas. The atmosphere is both relaxed and inspiring, making it a wonderful place to learn and grow as a printmaker.” - Paul
Explore Our Classes…
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Cyanotype Printing
Come and explore found objects and images through the process of Cyanotype. On this one day course you will be able to collect found materials such as foliage, flowers, wood, etc surrounding the wonderful grounds of Walford Mill. You will also be able to bring photos on a usb stick and expose these images using uv light and the cyanotype process.
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Exploring Lines Through Etching
Intaglio is a family of printmaking techniques in which the image is incised into a surface, ink is applied to the surface and then rubbed with tarlatan cloth to remove most of the excess.
Printroom Vouchers
Searching for a unique gift for a creative friend or family member? Our workshop vouchers offer the perfect opportunity to inspire creativity, experimentation, and hands-on making. Redeemable against any of our screenprinting workshops or open access sessions, vouchers give recipients the freedom to explore new techniques, develop practical skills, and enjoy a rewarding studio experience while creating prints of their own to take home.
email theprintroomstudio@gmail.com to purchase a voucher.
Please note vouchers are valid for 6 months from the time of purchase and are non-transferable, non-refundable, and cannot be redeemed for cash or alternative services.
Open Access sessions run every Wednesday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday from 10am to 4pm.
These sessions provide independent artists with access to the Printroom’s facilities and equipment, along with on site technical support. Open Access is designed for those who already have some printmaking experience and are comfortable working independently.
It is an opportunity to develop work, experiment with new techniques and be part of a creative studio environment.
