If you are an aspiring or active printmaker who would like to be part of a local printmaking community consider becoming a Bluecoat Artist. Your membership allows you to be at the heart of our creative community and offers some other incredible perks.
The Studios are currently open for hire on Tuesday to Sunday, 9:00am - 5:00pm.
Only Bluecoat Artist Members will receive these great perks...
- Get a free stall at the annual Bluecoat Arts Market to sell your work
- Receive monthly newsletters from our Print Studio Manager Ivy that includes updates on our Print Studio, local creative news and a list of local opportunities for artists
- Receive 10% off Bluecoat print workshops and courses
- Receive 10% off at Cass Art, next door to Bluecoat where you’ll be able to purchase supplies for your practice
- Invitations to exhibition previews
- Bi-annual print member’s social
- Priority booking for Bluecoat Events
- Tue - Thu evening bookings 5pm-7.30pm (members only)
How to become a member
Download the below form and return a completed copy to: ivy.m@thebluecoat.org.uk
Alternatively, stop by the Bluecoat Information Desk to fill out a physical copy of the form.
Membership costs £50 per year.
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Our Facilities
We run an open access studio, which means once you’ve completed an induction and are confident with using our studios and equipment independently then you can book a session whenever you’d like.
We have two studios - an Intaglio Studio and a Screen Printing Studio.
Session prices are as follows:
- 2-hour session: £12
- 4-hour session (half day): £20
- 8-hour session (full day): £30
What’s included in the session price?
- Screens for use in the studios
- Screen cleaning materials
- Intaglio Inks & sundries
- Tape
- Scrap paper
- Newsprint
- Emulsion is also included on Thursdays when a technician is present (as it’s very expensive!)
What do I need to bring?
- Ink
- Printing medium
- Paper
- Emulsion (if you aren’t using the studios on Thursdays)
Are you a Student?
Keep practicing printmaking over the summer break with our 3 month student membership from June to September.
Student memberships cost £15 and members can enjoy lots of benefits:
- Have a free stall at the annual Bluecoat Arts Market, to sell your work
- Receive monthly newsletters from our Print Studio Manager Ivy that includes updates on our Print Studio and a list of local opportunities for artists
- Receive 10% off Bluecoat print workshops and courses
- Receive 10% off at Cass Art, next door to Bluecoat where you’ll be able to purchase supplies for your practice
- Invitations to exhibition previews
- Bi-annual print member’s social
- Priority booking for Bluecoat Events
- Tue - Thu evening bookings 5pm-7.30pm (members only)
For more information, contact ivy.m@thebluecoat.org.uk
Any questions?
Contact Ivy at ivy.m@thebluecoat.org.uk with any questions about our facilities, workshops, or how Artist Membership works.
