Welcome to Ironbridge Fine Arts

Ironbridge Fine Arts is a family-run printmaking studio, Framing workshop and Art Gallery, based in the heart of Ironbridge Gorge, a UNESCO World Heritage Site in Shropshire. With roots stretching back to the 1980s, our work is shaped by decades of hands-on printmaking, craftsmanship and fine art practice.

The business is jointly owned and run by Jenny Mason-Gunning and Sarah Morris, bringing together a working printmaker’s studio with a professional gallery, Fine Art Trade Guild framing, and fine art printing and Giclée reproduction services. Printmaking sits at the core of everything we do; from making work and running workshops to designing and supplying professional equipment and materials.

 

The original Gunning Etching Press was designed and built in the 1980s by Dave Gunning (Jenny and Sarah’s father), a prolific printmaker whose engineering-led approach continues to shape the studio today. That legacy is carried forward through presses now designed and built by Jenny’s husband, a specialist engineer and printmaker, alongside rollers, aquatint boxes, hotplates and other studio equipment. Everything we produce is developed through real studio use — by printmakers, for printmakers.

 

Alongside the printmaking studio, Sarah Morris leads our gallery, bespoke framing and fine art printing services, working closely with artists and collectors to present work to the highest conservation and aesthetic standards. We host a programme of regular exhibitions, showing work by artists from a wide range of disciplines. Whether you are a practising printmaker, an artist, or a collector, Ironbridge Fine Arts is a place where skill, experience and making come first.

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High Quality UK Built Etching Presses

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Regular Exhibitions of a Wide Variety of Artists

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Premium Giclee Printing and Framing services

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Printmaking Supplies

Ironbridge Fine Arts Virtual Tour

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Our Fine Art Gallery & Printmaking Studio

Our beautiful fine art gallery, printmaking studio and Framing workshop is located in the heart of Ironbridge. The attractive industrial brick and wood timber frame building, with a 40ft high ceiling, is the perfect setting.

We are proud to be a lively hub for artists, printmakers and art lovers alike here at Ironbridge Fine Arts, Framing and Printmaking, offering a huge array of services, products, and workshops.

With over 44 years of experience, at Ironbridge Fine Arts,  we continue to work with a wide range of people. Many artists, printmakers, schools, individuals, art groups and art societies come to our print studio to learn about the art of printmaking as well as offering Guild Certified Framing and Art Sure approved Giclee Printing. 

Our work has been carried out across Shropshire, the UK and right across the world.

Our fine art gallery runs on our passion for printmaking. Similarly, we put our passion into raising the awareness, profile, and accessibility of printmaking and fine art into everything we do. Our passion grows daily; as we see the joy that it brings people. We love what we do and enjoy seeing the positive effect and support that we can give to our customers.

As specialist printmakers ourselves, we know the dedication, passion, and drive that goes into producing artwork and being successful. As a business, we offer a range of services for every requirement that you may have. This ranges from teaching the art of printmaking in our printmaking studio and selling an unparalleled range of Etching presses, we make standard sizes and bespoke. As well as a huge range of incredible printmaking materials and equipment for your even need. We also have our giclee printing and scanning services, as well as artwork framing to guild-commended standards. Moreover, we also sell incredible artwork within our beautiful fine art gallery!

Current Exhibition

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Ironbridge Fine Arts Printmaking Exhibition 2026

Exhibition Dates: 7th July -26th September 2026

Discover the very best in contemporary printmaking at the Ironbridge Printmaking Competition Exhibition 2026 – a vibrant showcase celebrating originality, technical excellence and the diversity of printmaking today.

Selected from entries by artists across the UK and around the world, this year’s exhibition brings together an outstanding collection of original prints, from traditional etching, linocut and wood engraving to screenprint, collagraph, monoprint, photopolymer, mezzotint and innovative mixed-media printmaking. The exhibition highlights both established and emerging printmakers, offering visitors the opportunity to experience the remarkable breadth of contemporary print practice in one inspiring exhibition.

Alongside the selected works, visitors can discover this year’s award-winning artists and explore the creativity, craftsmanship and individual stories behind each piece. Whether you’re a seasoned collector, a practising printmaker or simply discovering the medium for the first time, the exhibition offers something to inspire every visitor.

Opening Hours:
Tuesday – Saturday: 10am – 5pm
Sunday: 11am – 4pm

Free Entry & Free Parking

Gunning Etching Printing Presses for Sale

Our range of etching printing presses give outstanding results, offering reliability and flexibility. They are trusted by academic organisations and by thousands of artists around the world of all skill levels. All print both Intaglio and Relief, from thin etchings and dry points put to thick woodblocks and anything in between. Runners and blanket are provided with each press so your ready to print.

Featured Artwork

Artwork and Exhibition News

Reflections from Brendan Flynn: The Ironbridge Print Open
Ellie Williams

Reflections from Brendan Flynn: The Ironbridge Print Open

We are delighted to share reflections from returning judge Brendan Flynn on the growth and significance of the Ironbridge Fine Art Print Open. Brendan has witnessed the competition evolve into one of the UK’s most respected and exciting exhibitions of contemporary printmaking. In his words, the Open highlights the importance of community, collaboration, and dialogue among artists, while celebrating the diversity of traditional and experimental print media. His perspective offers an insider’s view on the

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Types of Printmaking You Can Enter in the 2026 Competition
Ellie Williams

Types of Printmaking You Can Enter in the 2026 Competition

Open to artists from the UK and around the world, entrants may submit up to six works for consideration. This is a unique opportunity to showcase your practice, reach an international audience, and participate in a professionally curated exhibition with over £10,000 in prizes. The Open celebrates both technical skill and creative innovation, offering artists the chance to gain recognition and connect with a vibrant global network of printmakers. We welcome artists of all backgrounds

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The Judging Panel Behind the 2026 Selection - Ironbridge Printmaking Competition 2026
Sarah Morris

What are the Judges looking for in the 2026 Printmaking Competition?

The Print as an ObjectEach year the Ironbridge Fine Arts Printmaking Competition brings together artists from all over the world, and I always find it genuinely exciting to see what arrives. The range is remarkable. Different processes, different intentions, different ways of seeing. But what consistently stands out, and what our judges will be looking for again this year, is work that feels assured in both its making and its voice. For 2026, there’s a

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Printing Press Tips and Hints

The Judging Panel Behind the 2026 Selection - Ironbridge Printmaking Competition 2026
Ellie Williams

The Judging Panel Behind the 2026 Selection

We are thrilled to shine a spotlight on the distinguished judges of the 2026 Ironbridge Fine Arts Printmaking Competition. This year’s panel brings together an extraordinary mix of talent from celebrated artists and innovative designers to insightful curators and dedicated collectors, each with a deep understanding of printmaking and a passion for nurturing creativity. Their expertise, experience, and eye for detail ensure that every entry is considered with care and enthusiasm. Join us as we

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No 2 Etching Press A2 Plus with registration Bed
Jenny Mason-Gunning

A Closer Look at the Gunning Etching Press No. 2

A Closer Look at the Gunning Etching Press No. 2. Where solid engineering meets printmaking practice by Jenny Mason-Gunning  When it comes to printmaking, having the right tools can make all the difference. The Gunning Etching Press No. 2 is one of those tools — a press designed by printmakers, for printmakers, and refined through decades of real studio use. It wasn’t created to meet a market trend or a specification sheet; it was built

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Celebrating Our Printmaking Community: Techniques Featured in Past Competitions | Ironbridge fine arts
Sarah Morris

Celebrating Our Printmaking Community: Techniques Featured in Past Competitions

Entries Now Open for the 2025 Ironbridge Fine Arts Printmaking Competition At Ironbridge Fine Arts, our annual Printmaking Competition is more than an event—it is a celebration of the extraordinary talent, dedication, and diversity within the printmaking community. As entries open for our 2025 competition, we’re thrilled to once again invite printmakers from across the globe to share their work and take part in what has become a vibrant and inspiring showcase of contemporary and

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