Graphic Design, offline
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Designing together
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Hands-on experiences
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Graphic Design, offline / Designing together / Hands-on experiences /
Encouraging designers to leave the screen… for a few hours
Graphic Design Is Not Dead is a series of design workshops and events that bring graphic designers together offline. Created in response to a shifting industry that is becoming more automated, templated and prompted. This project aims to reconnect with the craft of design. It’s about creating with your hands. A space to experiment and spend time with other designers in a human environment. Every workshop is a different theme and is led by a specialist within that field.
Whether you’ve been working as a Designer for many years, you’re just getting started, or you’re simply curious, this is a space for you. This is not a networking event. It is a space to nourish your creativity and feel good.
Upcoming events
London Event 10: Letterpress
Location London, UK
Date Saturday & Sunday, 7-8 November
Time From 11 am
Join us for a day of letterpress printing. In this beginner-friendly taster into the world of letterpress, you will experience the historic printing process that sits at the very foundation of graphic design. Led by a specialist, you will be guided through the printing process in a small collaborative group. You will try out constructing the type, inking and printing.
Edinburgh Event 1: Letterpress
Location Edinburgh, Scotland
Date Saturday, 24 October
Time From 10.30 am
FULLY BOOKED!
London Event 9: Riso
Location London, UK
Date Sunday, 11 October
Time 11 am & 1.30 pm
FULLY BOOKED!
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Past Events
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Location Manchester, UK
Date Sunday, 26 September
Time 12 PMJoin us for an origami packaging design workshop. You will learn how paper can be folded and transformed into a three-dimensional structure. Guided by a specialist, you will create interesting boxes, geometric shapes and patterns while learning the core folding techniques behind paper construction.
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Location London, UK
Date Sat, 22 August & Sun 23 August
Time From 10.30 AMJoin us for a day of letterpress printing. In this beginner-friendly taster into the world of letterpress, you will experience the historic printing process that sits at the very foundation of graphic design. Led by a specialist, you will be guided through the printing process in a small collaborative group. You will try out constructing the type, inking the machine and printing.
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Location Manchester, UK
Date Sunday, 26 July
Time 1:00 PMManchester Event 3 introduces you to the world of lino printing. You’ll learn how to create bold, graphic prints by carving into lino and transferring your design as print on paper by hand. A specialist will guide you through the core techniques, tools and materials used in lino print. You will build your own composition, and learn contrast and negative space through the carving process.
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Location London, UK
Date Tuesday, 14 July
Time 6:30 PMJoin us for an evening of collage making. In this guided workshop, you will work with a curated selection of materials to create your compositions and image combinations. A specialist will guide you through different approaches to collage. Working from a creative brief, you will build narratives and experiment with layouts.
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Location Manchester, UK
Date Saturday, 06 June
Time 12.45 PMManchester event 2 introduces you to the world of vintage sign painting. You’ll learn how to create bold, eye-catching lettering using paint, working on your own wooden board. A specialist will guide you through the core techniques, tools and materials used in sign painting. You will build your own sign using traditional styling techniques such as outlines, shadows, patterns and embellishments. Whether you keep it minimal or go more expressive, the focus is on experimenting and creating something by hand.
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Location London, UK
Date Saturday, 30 May
Time 10.45AM and 1.25PMEvent 6 teaches you how to bind your next booklet or designed magazine. In this bookbinding workshop, you will learn the basics of binding and how to make double and single pamphlet (five hole and three hole) books with sewn in cover. You will also learn about paper grain direction, making and using your sewing pattern and measuring cover paper to fit book signature.
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Location London, UK
Date Saturday, 02 May
Time 3:20PM and 6PMEvent 5 introduces you to the world of lino printing. You’ll learn how to create bold, graphic prints by carving into lino and transferring your design as print on paper by hand. A specialist will guide you through the core techniques, tools and materials used in lino print. You will build your own composition, and learn contrast and negative space through the carving process.
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Location Manchester, UK
Date Saturday 25 April
Time 2PMManchester Event 1 introduces you to the fundamentals of type design. This session focuses on understanding how letterforms are built, and how small decisions can shape an entire visual style. You won't be creating a full typeface. Instead, you'll explore the early stages of type design through sketching, experimenting, and developing your own letter ideas by hand.
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Location London, UK
Date Saturday 11 April
Time 10:30AMEvent 4 introduces you to the world of vintage sign painting. You’ll learn how to create bold, eye-catching lettering using paint, working on your own wooden board. A specialist will guide you through the core techniques, tools and materials used in sign painting. You will build your own sign using traditional styling techniques such as outlines, shadows, patterns and embellishments. Whether you keep it minimal or go more expressive, the focus is on experimenting and creating something by hand.
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Location London, UK
Date Saturday 28 March
Time 12PMEvent 3 invites you to step into the world of ink calligraphy. Guided by a specialist, you’ll learn the fundamentals of working with traditional tools and experience the process of forming letters with ink. Throughout the session you’ll experiment with nibs, ink and paper, discovering how lettering was crafted long before fonts and digital type existed.
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Location London, UK
Date Saturday 28 February
Time From 11AMEvent 2 invites you into the world of letterpress. A historic printing practice that sits at the very foundation of graphic design. Led by a specialist, you will be guided through the printing process and create your own piece using traditional methods known for their rich textures. Whether you are passionate about design history or simply curious to try something different, this session is designed to reconnect you with the physical side of making.
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Location London, UK
Date Saturday 7 February
Time 12PMEvent 1 is a brush lettering workshop, led by a specialist, designed as a few hours away from screens, briefs, and pressure. This session isn’t about producing a perfect outcome or being “good” at hand lettering. It’s about experimenting, learning a new technique, and enjoying the process alongside other designers in a relaxed, supportive environment.
Contact
If you have any questions, want to collaborate, or just want to say hi, email info@graphicdesignisnotdead.co.uk