24OCT
EVENT

Tunnicliffe Etching Day with Hope Press

Morning: The Silk Museum, Macclesfield. Afternoon: Hope Press, Adelphi Mill, Bollington.

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Explore Charles Tunnicliffe’s prints and copper plates, then make your own etching on Saturday 24 October 2026, from 10am to 5pm.

This workshop uses two venues. The morning is at the Silk Museum, Park Lane, Macclesfield, with curator Kathryn Warburton and artist-printmaker Benmo. After lunch, the group moves to Hope Press at Adelphi Mill, Bollington, to prepare, etch and print a copper plate.

Before booking

Price: ยฃ120, including materials and refreshments.
Capacity: Six places advertised; check current availability.
Experience: Beginners welcome.
Bring: A packed lunch; optional sketches or photographs for inspiration.

Participants take home their plate and a small edition of prints. Ask the organiser about travel between venues, lift-sharing and access at both locations.

Booking page ยท Official museum event details. Checked 2 October 2026.