Founded in 2005 the GPC is a unique fine art printmaking facility in Stroud, Gloucestershire.
Since then we have continually improved the space for printmakers to be able to work and develop their practice and enable people to learn a variety of printmaking techniques and skills through a rich program of courses and workshops in our specialist studios which cater for etching, relief printmaking, silkscreen printing, letterpress, stone and plate lithography.
OUR FACILITIES
The GPC has 2 large and spacious studios which incorporate all printmaking options. Downstairs we offer etching, relief printing letterpress, and lithography, whilst upstairs we have silkscreen printing & exposure facilities, a 5m textiles print table, kitchen and the Printmakers Gallery. There is an online advance booking system for all the presses to ensure those that want sole use can have the time to print as required. We are very happy to organise a tour of our studio facilities – contact info@gpchq.co.uk.
Gallery
GPC has a purpose-built gallery space that is used for group exhibitions. Members also have the opportunity to hire the exhibition space for their own purposes.
Relief Printing
We have 2 relief presses, one is the Vandercook proofing press and the other is a large platen Hopkinson press which can be used for both Lino and Letterpress. We have an extensive collection of type and furniture, both metal and wooden.
Textiles table
The textiles area is equipped with a 5m x 1.35m cushioned print table covered with calico. The table has 4 x folding wooden sheets that cover it completely when not in use to create a very large workspace for groups and individuals.
Lithography
The lithography area comprises 1 x stone litho press, a selection of stones, a stone grinding wheel used in conjunction with carborundum powder. Large ink rollers for inking up the stones
Etching Studio
The etching area is spacious and well equipped. It has two traditional Etching Presses: The Littlejohn with a bed size of 28" x 54" which is used for etching, monoprint and collograph. The Rochat, with a bed size of 32" x 54" which is used solely for etching. The facilities Include: Ferric Chloride tanks for copper and zinc plate etching...
