We provide access to our workshop in Birmingham City Centre, so that people can make prints, develop their artistic practice and explore the art of printmaking. Our facilities include a dark room and equipment for intaglio and relief printing, screen printing, lithography and letterpress printing.
We run printmaking courses for adults at our workshop and deliver bespoke courses off-site for private companies, schools, colleges, universities, community groups, art galleries, museums, hospitals etc.
We have a long and distinguished track record of exhibiting regionally and nationally and are proud to contribute to the cultural life of our city. Our members enjoy 24/7 access to the print studio. Visit our members gallery to see works created by our artist printmakers.
Open access to all our members
24/7 access for local printmakers
We offer our members 24/7 access to the studio. BPM is run by artists for artists, our members are experienced printmakers and are familiar with working practices in a shared studio space. Membership places are available and we encourage local artists to get in touch. Find out more about joining our studio.
Printmaking equipment for members
Printmaking facilities for our members
Our Printmaking equipment includes:
U.V exposure unit (100x80cm)
2 Hand operated screen printing beds for paper
Berwick & Wilson press bed (120x60cm)
Tofko Norup etching and Litho press bed (135x78cm)
Albion press bed (40x55cm
Stone Lithography press
Pin Press (25x37cm)
Portable printing press (40x23cm)
3 Adana Letter Presses
Workshops and Courses
Learn printmaking at the studio
We offer courses throughout the year and give artists the chance to learn techniques such as silk screen printing or etching. The courses take place in the studio, giving you a chance to use our fantastic equipment guided by our experienced members. Visit Workshops to find out more.
