Printmaking Studio Hire on The Isle of Bute

My garden studio is available for hire for independent printmaking sessions. Whether you are a local artist without access to a printmaking press, or a visiting printmaker who wants to keep working during your stay, or a former workshop participant who wants to build on what you’ve learned, you’re welcome to come in and use the space.

What’s Available

The studio is equipped with a Hawthorn 545 etching press suitable for etching, linocut, dry point, monoprint and collagraph. It can print up to A2 size sheet comfortably. The press bed length is 74cm. There are professional brayers in a variety of sizes in excellent condition and a full set of Hawthorn Stay Open Inks, linseed gel, etc. The studio is set up for monotype, monoprint and collagraph work. I’m onsite and happy to answer questions though these session are structured for independent working rather than structured tuition.

Standard hours are 10-4 pm with flexible arrangements arranged if needed.

 

Who is this for?

  • Local Printmakers without access to their own press or printmaking facilities

  • Visiting Artists seeking to explore their practice in our beautiful island setting

  • Former workshop participants looking to continue developing skills acquired in Carol's classes

  • Creative Individuals wanting to work alongside like-minded artists in an inspiring environment

 

Studio Induction

If you haven't attended a workshop within the past 3 months, a brief induction is required before your first independent session. This covers use of the equipment, studio layout and health and safety. It is straightforward and designed to make you feel confident in the space from the start.

 

Rates

  • Half Day (3 hours) - £10.00 per 3-hour session (includes inks and cleaning supplies)

  • Full Day (6 hours) - £20.00 per 6-hour session (includes inks and cleaning supplies)

  • Independent studio time including occasional guidance - £25 per half day

Printmaking papers and other materials (mountboard, printmaking papers, acid-free tissue, newsprint) are available for purchase. You’re also welcome to bring your own.

 

Materials Ordering Service

I order most of my printmaking supplies from Hawthorn Printmaking Supplies and papers from RK Burt. If you would like to add anything to my next order, you’re welcome to piggyback onto it. Shipping costs are shared which makes small orders more affordable.

 

Stocked Materials

    • ACID FREE TISSUE 17g/m

    • NEWSPRINT 45g/m

    • ACID FREE BLOTTERS 300g/m

    • ZERKAL 120g/m

    • CANALETTO 160g/m

    • FABRIANO UNICA 250g/m

    • FABRIANO ROSAPINA 285g/m

    • BFK RIVES BLANC 250g/m

    • SOMERSET SATIN SOFT WHITE 330g/m

    • GREYBOARD 1950g/m

    • JAPANESE VINYL DOUBLE SIDED 200 x 300 mm

    • A4 MOUNTCARD

    • A3 MOUNTCARD

    • DISPOSABLE GLOVES

    • CARBORUNDUM GRIT (120/180) per 100 gm

  • Vegetable oil, lincoln wash, linseed gel, printmaking inks, rags, selection of marking tools, card cut off, palette knives, scissors, scalpels and blades, selection of texture materials (textiles, wall papers, waterproof PVA, polyfilla or similar, gesso).

 

Book a session

Email me directly to arrange a session or book an induction. Let me know what you’re hoping to work on, when you’d like to come and whether it is the first time in the studio.

Email Carol To Book

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