This is a fun activity in Bollington, Manchester
Slow down and take stock in this 2.5-hour drypoint printmaking workshop, held at Hope Press's studio in Bollington's historic Adelphi Mill.
Drypoint is a versatile, tactile technique that's wonderfully responsive to your hand, perfect for translating small autobiographical sketches – snapshots of daily life, personal reflections, or little stories that matter to you – into detailed, intricate images.
You'll:
- Learn the basics of mark-making on drypoint plastic
- Explore inking and wiping techniques
- Pull your own prints on high-quality paper using a vintage etching press
Whether you treat it as a form of journaling, a reflective pause, or simply a creative experiment, this workshop is a chance to connect with your ideas, slow down, and come away with a beautiful print entirely your own.
The studio itself is light, warm, and welcoming – fully equipped with high-end printmaking kit including etching presses and a screen-printing table, with tea and coffee on hand and space to rest whenever you need it.
