Alison Hardcastle

Alison Hardcastle Contemporary paper goods.

Alison Hardcastle is an illustrator, designer and printmaker producing cards, gift wrap, prints, stationery and contemporary paper-based products. Taking inspiration from things which catch her eye and whatever pops into her head Alison's designs feature phrases, patterns, typography, simple outlines, silhouettes and beautiful bold colour.

And just like that we’re all feeling a bit September and switching to Autumn mode. 🧡 I’m even wearing my orange cardigan...
09/09/2026

And just like that we’re all feeling a bit September and switching to Autumn mode. 🧡 I’m even wearing my orange cardigan today to get in the mood!

So, I’m enjoying uninterrupted thoughts and the luxury of some time to plan, create and let my brain wander a little without distraction now Summer holidays have come to an end. Of course I did intend to do all my planning over summer but what the heck - I couldn’t get my head in that zone and focused. I find if I’m not near my work or immersed within it I’m switched off and family priorities take over. Some will probably say I’m fortunate to have that time off but believe me I take the financial hit! Paid annual leave it certainly isn’t!!

After a beautiful Summer of simple adventures and hosting my taster Summer screen printing sessions I’m happily working through some plans for Autumn and Winter.

An Instagram break wasn’t intentional - I do still love showing up on here and sharing what I’m doing or what I’ve seen but I no longer feel the need to make that constant and relentless 12 months of the year. My way has become a bit more pop by, post and go again. No endless scrolling allowed!

As always there’s lots going on behind the scenes and plenty keeping me busy. Thank you for your orders, commissions and workshop bookings. I’ll post new season workshops, plans for new work, designing and ideas for events over the next week.

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Morning! 👋☀️
24/08/2026

Morning! 👋☀️

Nearly 3 weeks in to Summer Holidays and who needs some more activities booked in to while away the remaining 4 weeks? ☀...
05/08/2026

Nearly 3 weeks in to Summer Holidays and who needs some more activities booked in to while away the remaining 4 weeks?
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Let’s face it - half way in to the holidays we all start to feel a little frazzled, frayed around the edges and lacking the enthusiasm we had at the start of the summer.
My screen printing workshops are a great way to keep things calm, creative and it’s also great for all sorts of skills beyond the obvious creativity ; confidence, self-expression, fine motor skills, colour skills, problem solving….. all cleverly disguised in what is a very fun printing technique. Plus you come away with your own design of T Shirt or bag to use for the rest of summer.

***NEW AFTERNOON DATES ADDED***
Book on Eventbrite or DM me for more details. And if you’ve done it before but would like to try it again - absolutely no problem as you’ll have the added bonus of knowing what you’re doing! Or if you’ve done it before and enjoyed it please share on socials or recommend to friends. 🙏

01/08/2026

Three generations break in Northumberland. ☀️🩵
Beautiful beaches, blue skies, coastline, castles, early morning runs, pots of tea, cake, wood fired pizzas, bodyboarding, fish & chips, reading, gallery and hanging out with my mum and youngest. 👌

Summer workshops are underway! I still have a few spaces on the 4th, 13th & 24th August (10-12 each of those mornings) s...
23/07/2026

Summer workshops are underway!
I still have a few spaces on the 4th, 13th & 24th August (10-12 each of those mornings) so if you fancy learning something new this summer and having a go at screen printing alongside your children then drop me a message or get booked in.
It’s perfect for young, old, teens, creative or those people who declare they ‘haven’t got an artistic bone in their body!’ You’ll be surprised what you can leave with.
Yesterday Daisy and her mum Sophie left with beautiful prints and had a great time together.
Search Alison Hardcastle on Eventbrite or drop me a message.

15/07/2026

The last 4 weeks in the studio……. no wonder I feel so tired! 🥱
The print studio has been in full use hosting many workshops and a full 4 day artist development workshop last week plus I’ve squeezed in summer league runs, walks, concert, Uni open days and an impromptu village boules match in the yard of my studio last Thursday evening!!
There was a point last week when I realised how the print studio space is being used exactly as I intended; my own printing, artist development, gallery and community space and teaching workshops. 😊

Next week I have 3 places left on Wednesday morning Summer Print Club. Booking on Eventbrite (search Alison Hardcastle). £20 per printing participant for 2 hours. Parents don’t need to participate but do need to stay.

I’ll then be having a week off and spending time relaxing with my mum in Northumberland. Then 4 more Summer Print Club workshops (one of which is sold out). If you’re stuck for something to do this summer get in touch and I’ll happily host a workshop for you and friends if the dates on Eventbrite don’t work.

And lastly (for now)….One of my Dad’s sayings (although modified as his was “don’t stand on yar foot too long”!! ‘Don’t ...
03/07/2026

And lastly (for now)….
One of my Dad’s sayings (although modified as his was “don’t stand on yar foot too long”!!

‘Don’t Stand On One Foot Too Long’

Hand printed limited edition A3 screen print
On my website
£15

Hit Your Stride(One for the runners!) Limited edition A3 screen printOn my website £15
03/07/2026

Hit Your Stride
(One for the runners!)

Limited edition A3 screen print
On my website
£15

Never Give UpOriginal limited edition 8 colour A3 Screen Print On my website£50
03/07/2026

Never Give Up

Original limited edition 8 colour A3 Screen Print
On my website
£50

Live A Little Original limited edition A4 screen print On my website £15
03/07/2026

Live A Little

Original limited edition A4 screen print
On my website
£15

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