Open Studio

Enjoy printmaking studio time on select days for those who have recently taken a printmaking workshop/class with the Arts Council of Ladysmith and District. Space is limited, booking online is required.

Prerequisites:

• Open to those who have taken our Introduction to Printmaking course or another printmaking class with Ladysmith Arts within the last year or an equivalent at another printmaking studio or university-level course.

• You have completed the Ladysmith Arts safety training and printmaking studio overview tour within the last 4 months of the studio date you have registered for. Note: if you need a refresher, please email media@ladysmitharts.ca

  
  

How open studio time works:

• This is a non toxic print studio, Akua Inks are the only inks allowed in the space

• When you arrive check in with the printmaking coordinator

• Participants can work during this supervised time. The printmaking coordinator will be on hand to answer any questions and to supervise work going through the press to make sure it won’t damage the equipment

• Participants are required to clean up after themselves

  
  

What is provided:

• Access to the printing press

• Akua Intaglio Inks

• Brayers

• Some assorted print studio tools

  
  

What is not provided:

• Printmaking plate

• Printmaking paper

• Apron

  
  

FAQ

I am an experienced printmaker, can I book a spot for these open studio sessions?

These open studio sessions are designed for new and emerging printmakers only - if space is available, we can take experienced printmakers in this session. Email media@ladysmitharts.ca the day before the session you wish to attend to check availability.