Discover the Art of Printmaking with Jacky Fellows

Discover the Art of Printmaking with Jacky Fellows at Newhampton Arts Centre

New year, new skills! Newhampton Arts Centre is thrilled to announce that one of our resident artists, Jacky Fellows, is launching a series of printmaking workshops in January and February 2025. As the visionary behind Wolverhampton’s successful Print Fest, Jacky is now opening the doors to her studio and inviting you to try your hand at this timeless craft.

Whether you’re a complete beginner or a seasoned artist looking for fresh inspiration, Jacky’s workshops offer something for everyone. With small class sizes and hands-on guidance, you’ll have the chance to master traditional and contemporary printmaking techniques, all while creating your own unique prints to take home.

What’s on offer?

Drypoint Workshop
Date: Saturday 18th January 2025
Time: 10am – 3pm
Price: £60
Discover the expressive world of drypoint printing. Learn how to scratch your design directly onto a plastic plate, then ink and print it using an etching press. This process produces stunning, textured prints that reveal every fine detail of your marks.

Gelli Plate Printing Workshop
Date: Saturday 25th January 2025
Time: 10am – 3pm
Price: £60
Get playful with colour, texture, and pattern in this experimental monoprint workshop. Using a Gelli Plate, acrylic paints, and stencils, you’ll create rich, layered designs perfect for greeting cards, journals, or mixed-media projects.

Etching Workshop
Date: Saturday 1st February 2025
Time: 10am – 4pm
Price: £60
Experience the painterly magic of etching as you design and print your own artwork. You’ll use the coffee lift and chemical etch method to create intricate designs on metal plates before running them through an etching press.

Block Printing Workshop
Date: Saturday 8th February 2025
Time: 10am – 3pm
Price: £60
Take a playful approach to printmaking with this fun and accessible technique. Using foam sheets, you’ll create your own print blocks and press your designs onto paper and other materials. Perfect for beginners and those looking to loosen up their artistic practice.

2-Day Collagraph Workshop
Date: Saturday 15th & Sunday 16th February 2025
Time: 10am – 3pm each day
Price: £120
This two-day deep dive into collagraph printing is not to be missed. On day one, you’ll build up textures on a mount board plate using paper, fabric, pastes, and more. On day two, you’ll print your textured masterpiece using an etching press. The result? One-of-a-kind prints that are as dynamic as the materials you’ve used.

Why join a workshop?

• Hands-on learning — Get expert tuition in small class sizes.
• All materials provided — No need to bring a thing! Everything you need will be supplied.
• Take your art home — Walk away with your very own hand-printed creations.

Ready to make your mark? Don’t miss this chance to learn from one of Wolverhampton’s most inspiring artists. Spaces are limited to ensure personalised instruction, so early booking is essential.

For more information or to book your place, email Jacky directly at jacky.fellows@gmail.com.

Come for the craft, stay for the creativity — and leave with art you’ll be proud of.