Ready to make your mark?
From individual artists to community groups, businesses to schools - Sue has worked with a diverse range of people, each bringing their unique vision to life through print.
If you're intrigued by the possibilities of screen printing, why not reach out? Sue would love to hear your ideas and explore how Colossal could be part of your creative journey.
Studio 29 Ocean Studios, The Factory Cooperage, Royal William Yard, Plymouth, PL1 3RP.
Art for anyone, anywhere
What’s the big idea? Colossal is here to ignite creativity and connection through the joy of mobile screen printing – inspiring engagement with art and design. It’s an invitation to imagine.
Colossal brings people together to explore ideas and spark creativity. Whether you’re already a creative–or a total beginner–it’s a chance to dive into the magic of print making and create something to be proud of.
Taking print to the people
Based in Plymouth in the South West, here's how Colossal brings art to life across the city and beyond.
Learning the craft
Discover the tools and techniques of screen printing with Sue during her friendly workshops and personalised 1-2-1s.
Print pop-ups
Take a Colossal workshop to somewhere unexpected. However wild the setting, we’ll roll in and make it happen.
Group get-togethers
Screen printing is a fun, creative activity for small groups of friends, family or colleagues – or even date nights.
Unique print projects
Commission Colossal to transform a public space with vibrant, print-based art and design made by–and for–your community.
One-off events
Make screen printing an attraction at your festival, community gathering or business event.
Art without limits
Colossal is many things. We co-design. We make ideas real. We empower community design. We create for industry.
Colossal’s mobile workshops are a way to get hands-on and to give screen printing a go. Get social. Grow in confidence. Express yourself. Have fun.
Colossal achievements
Colossal's journey began with a simple idea and a dash of creativity. At our first Plymouth Art Weekender, we experimented with boxes, wheels, and paint, setting the stage for our unique approach to printmaking.
Since 2019, we've been printing beermats for the Plymouth Design Forum. These little squares of creativity serve as conversation starters, promoting events and fostering connections in the South West's vibrant creative scene.
Sue partnered with FabLab Plymouth to expand Colossal's reach. This collaboration led to the 'Conversations With Images' project, where 22 women explored visual storytelling through collage and screen printing.
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When the world changed, so did we. Colossal pivoted to socially distanced and virtual events. We even created a 15-metre, 5-colour Andy Warhol-inspired print at The Plot on Union Street, turning printmaking into a public spectacle.
Always evolving, Sue designed Colossal Three during her postgraduate studies at Arts University Plymouth. With FabLab's help, this new mobile unit took 55 hours to build, embodying our commitment to innovation.
Funded by the Arts Council, PrimeDesign brought 16 young people together to explore collage's potential. We blended skateboarding's DIY spirit with art, creating wearable, skateable (and kick-flippable) collages.
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After completing the IGNITE Business Programme, Sue launched a successful Crowdfunder campaign. With match-funding from iMayflower Creative and Digital Plymouth, we turned creative ideas into reality.
We partnered with the British Art Show 9 to bring contemporary art beyond gallery walls. Colossal continues to reshape perceptions of art, enriching Plymouth's cultural landscape through hands-on experiences.
Featured in Pressing Matters Magazine, Sue shared her journey from graphic designer to printmaker. The article highlighted how Colossal goes beyond traditional printmaking, engaging with the world in unique ways.
Sue lectures in BA (Hons) Graphic Design and tutors in Masters in Visual Communication at Arts University Plymouth. She brings lived experience and practice-led research to inspire students to adapt and unlock their creative potential.
At the Print in Action event, Sue discussed Colossal's evolution, encouraging the audience to reflect on creativity's power. The talk explored how digital technologies and traditional printmaking can shape cultural activities.
Thanks to successful crowdfunding and match-funding from iMayflower, Colossal launched a new satellite unit. During a residency at Grow Plymouth Studios, we closed the loop on the screen printing process and created a brand-new website.
Colossal's journey began with a simple idea and a dash of creativity. At our first Plymouth Art Weekender, we experimented with boxes, wheels, and paint, setting the stage for our unique approach to printmaking.
Since 2019, we've been printing beermats for the Plymouth Design Forum. These little squares of creativity serve as conversation starters, promoting events and fostering connections in the South West's vibrant creative scene.
Sue partnered with FabLab Plymouth to expand Colossal's reach. This collaboration led to the 'Conversations With Images' project, where 22 women explored visual storytelling through collage and screen printing.
When the world changed, so did we. Colossal pivoted to socially distanced and virtual events. We even created a 15-metre, 5-colour Andy Warhol-inspired print at The Plot on Union Street, turning printmaking into a public spectacle.
Always evolving, Sue designed Colossal Three during her postgraduate studies at Arts University Plymouth. With FabLab's help, this new mobile unit took 55 hours to build, embodying our commitment to innovation.
Funded by the Arts Council, PrimeDesign brought 16 young people together to explore collage's potential. We blended skateboarding's DIY spirit with art, creating wearable, skateable (and kick-flippable) collages.
After completing the IGNITE Business Programme, Sue launched a successful Crowdfunder campaign. With match-funding from iMayflower Creative and Digital Plymouth, we turned creative ideas into reality.
We partnered with the British Art Show 9 to bring contemporary art beyond gallery walls. Colossal continues to reshape perceptions of art, enriching Plymouth's cultural landscape through hands-on experiences.
Featured in Pressing Matters Magazine, Sue shared her journey from graphic designer to printmaker. The article highlighted how Colossal goes beyond traditional printmaking, engaging with the world in unique ways.
Sue lectures in BA (Hons) Graphic Design and tutors in Masters in Visual Communication at Arts University Plymouth. She brings lived experience and practice-led research to inspire students to adapt and unlock their creative potential.
At the Print in Action event, Sue discussed Colossal's evolution, encouraging the audience to reflect on creativity's power. The talk explored how digital technologies and traditional printmaking can shape cultural activities.
Thanks to successful crowdfunding and match-funding from iMayflower, Colossal launched a new satellite unit. During a residency at Grow Plymouth Studios, we closed the loop on the screen printing process and created a brand-new website.
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Meet Sue, the creative force behind Colossal.
The Colossal project emerged from the work of Sue Lewry, an artist and university lecturer who is proud to call Plymouth her home.
Sue was inspired to liberate print making from the studio and take it to unexpected places: on the streets, at the skatepark, at the pub, by the sea. Just about anywhere, in fact.
Printmaking offers a way into making art something for everyone to enjoy – whether they know their way round an art gallery or not. Sue’s mission is to inspire creativity, confidence and connection through the joyful and vibrant world of screen printing.
What people say about Colossal
"Sue's enthusiasm and energy gave me the confidence to realise my project in 2023. Her holistic approach is beneficial; she provided me with a reference guide to continue. I enjoyed working with Sue and would happily collaborate again and again!"
"Sue Lewry, the print champion, is bringing Colossal Screenprints to our online market! We love her can-do mentality, boundless creativity, and courage in everything she does. Her passion for making print accessible to everyone is truly inspiring!"
"At Nudge, we love the passion, care, and creativity Sue brings to many people and organisations in Plymouth. Your work makes a difference! Keep printing, making, and creating—we can’t wait to see what you do next!"
“Her professionalism, positivity and passion for design, printmaking, and creativity in general, seemingly have no bounds, and PDF is proud to have Sue as a member of our management committee, helping us to steer the organisation into the future.”
"It's been such a pleasure to work with Sue on our ‘More Radical Ideas’ limited edition screen print - her attention to detail is second to none, and she has come up with the goods."
"Our visit to Sue's studio at Alma Yard was an eye-opening exploration of various printmaking techniques. Sue's welcoming and instructive environment allowed us to delve into printmaking, from traditional methods to the exciting hands-on experience of screen printing."
“Sue has a kind and warm energy that made myself and the group feel very held in her workshop from start to finish. And she is the most organised person that I think that I have ever worked with!”
“Sue is not only an extremely personable workshop leader, she makes the planning stages of developing this type of work much more straightforward by her diligent and organised approach to planning sessions.”
“Sue’s Colossal project was refreshing in the way she could directly and authentically engage with people across the city that might not otherwise feel contemporary art shows were for them, whilst avoiding any prejudgement as to who those people might be.”
“Sue is a passionate and generous artist, interested in awakening creativity amongst the most diverse audiences. Her “Colossal” projects are proof of how creative and generous she is in finding solutions that allow her to share her love of printmaking with others.”
“Sue’s personality is infectious and we planned a project to use art as a way to bring people together, and create a space for their ideas to shine through. During our sessions, we could see straightaway how to try new things and express ourselves through creative activities.”
The word on the socials
Explore what’s been happening with Colossal on our social media. Get regular updates on the project, interact with Sue and find out what she is working on.
