Iron Press Printmaking
Tuesday: 09:00 - 17:00
Wednesday: 10:30 - 17:00
Thursday: 10:30 - 17:00
Friday: 10:30 - 17:00
Saturday: 10:30 - 17:00
Sunday: -
About Iron Press Printmaking
Iron Press Printmaking is a resource for experienced printmakers and a place for interested beginners to learn a range of printmaking skills.
Iron Press Printmaking Description
Iron Press Printmaking is an Open Access print studio available to anyone interested in printmaking.
It is a resource for experienced printmakers and a place for interested beginners to learn a range of printmaking skills.
It will accommodate up to eight people daily, so booking studio time is essential.
The disciplines on offer are: -
Lino cutting, Wood cutting, Wood engraving, Etching, Monoprinting, Collagraph, Carborundum, Drypoint.
Studio Usage:
Everyone is required to go through an Induction Programme. This will familiarise you with the facilities, how the studio operates, as well as the Health and Safety procedures that apply.
Inductions last for 2 hours, and take place on Wednesday mornings and Thursday evenings.
You can become a Member. This entitles you to a reduction in your hourly studio rate. You have Open Access to the studio all week (excluding workshop days). Booking studio time is required, as there is a maximum capacity of 8 people in the studio.
Workshops: One and two day workshops will be a regular part of the timetable, offering the opportunity to develop skills in individual disciplines. The workshops will cater for beginners, as well as improvers and experienced printmakers, wishing to develop their skills.
You are not required to go through and Induction Programme, to attend one of our workshops.
One to One tuition is available, and can be arranged at your convenience.
5 Day Block Membership. This covers the cost of Open Access for 5 days - the hourly fee is included. Days do not have to be taken consecutively, but still need to be booked.
How to Book and Pay:
Bookings can be made online at:
www. shopccc. co. uk
Over the phone:
01524 582394
In person at Lancaster Visitor Information Centre, inside The Storey.
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Spooky fun! Tickets £10 tour only / £30 with delicious 3 course meal.👻
Come along and browse through a wonderful selection of original prints produced at Iron Press Printmaking.
All the work for sale has been hand printed in the studio. There are a wide variety of images, styles and techniques to choose from, including etchings, engravings, woodcuts, linocuts, monotypes, collagraphs, drypoint and mixed media.
... This is the first Affordable Print Fair at Iron Press, so why not take this great opportunity to visit the beautiful studio and see some of the wonderful prints produced there.
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Our next workshop this Saturday 20th October is wood engraving techniques - places are still available 10.30am-5.30am £60 Book your place here https://uk.patronbase.com/_VICti…/Produ ctions/…/Performances
As the Autumn nights draw in - why not release your creativity...Come along to Iron Press Printmaking! A welcoming and inspiring space with amazing facilities. You will have the chance to learn new skills with master printer Iain Sloan. Workshops include Lino cutting, Etching, Woodcutting, Photo-etching and more. You could hang your own art on your walls for a change - or maybe send out extra special Christmas cards this year... Booking info: https://uk.patronbase.com/_VICticketbox/P roductions or call 01524 582394
As the nights start to draw in, find yourself a lovely indoor distraction - join us to learn some new skills at Iron Press Printmaking - you could decorate your home with your very own art works, instead of buying other people's!
Our workshop this Saturday is drypoint etching with monotype. Here, Derek is working with drypoint on Perspex, and Julie is working on a drypoint combined with a tonal monotype.
Artist Jenny McCabe had a busy day in the studio this week working on a new drypoint print.
This Saturday!! Still places for our Lino Cutting workshop - come and join us for creative fun....
This Saturdays Lino cutting workshop has just 2 places left on it! Spread the word to those who don’t want to miss out Saturday 6th October 10.30am-5.30pm £60 Lino cutting workshop https://uk.patronbase.com/_VICticketbox/P roductions…
Brilliant prints for Saturdays soft ground etching workshop. Check out our list of upcoming workshops and signup for some learning and fun
Derek Johnson printing a polymer plate on the Albion Press this morning. check out his results
Soft ground etching, work in progress. Tin foil, nylon mesh and wool placed onto the soft ground and put through the press. The soft ground is lifted away exposing the aluminium ready for etching. This is the first proofing. A fascinating technique in which many unexpected marks can emerge. Places still available this Saturday 29th September 10.30m- 5.30pm, please join us if you can https://uk.patronbase.com/_VICti…/Produ ctions/…/Performances
Lovely drypoint with monotype prints produced by Jean Stuart today. Anyone interested in learning the technique can still sign up for the course running on 13th October. Places still available. @ Iron Press Printmaking
Jenny McCabe, Artist & Printmaker working on a new etching plate today - learn how to etch on our next Saturday etching course November 3rd 10.30-5.30pm introduction to etching - taught by Iain Sloane £60 for that day and all material provided- great way to learn a new skill #intaglio #etching #printmaking #print #ironpressprintmaking #creative #art #artstudio
Autumnal Artists!! We're here to cater to your needs. It's here, the next fabulous timetable for Iron Press Printmaking. Please tell your friends....
Check out our fabulous Instagram pictures!
Still locking your creativity away? Liberate it! Come down to Iron Press Printmaking and have a go - you know you want to!!Still locking your creativity away? Liberate it! Come down to Iron Press Printmaking and have a go - you know you want to!!
More about Iron Press Printmaking
Tuesday: 09:00 - 17:00
Wednesday: 10:30 - 17:00
Thursday: 10:30 - 17:00
Friday: 10:30 - 17:00
Saturday: 10:30 - 17:00
Sunday: -