PressGang Printmaking Program 2023
PressGang is a trial program to give experienced print makers access to the excellent facilities at Jubilee Stores. This is not a course to teach print making, this is facilitating access to use the etching press and the Columbian Press at Jubilee Stores for printmakers with some experience.
This is a 4 month trial beginning January 2023 only - if it is well supported we would like to extend it. Initially Printing days will be on Mondays from 10 am to 9 pm, other times by agreement – please ask Karen for other availability.
HOW TO BOOK:
STEP 1: BOOK YOUR SPACE ON THE JUBILEE STORES FACEBOOK PAGE. Click 'Going' on the relevant event date above (click on the '+13' link to see all dates available)
STEP 2: CONFIRM YOUR HOURS by sending a Direct Message to Karen on the Jubilee Stores page to specify how many hours you require on that date.
STEP 3: Karen will reply and confirm your booking. Booking can usually be at fairly short notice but please don’t turn up without a booking as access is dependent on the technician being in attendance.
Booking is ESSENTIAL - this is to avoid etchers and collograph printers trying to use the press at the same time.
DETAILS:
Hourly rate; £9. Payment can be by cash or card payment at Jubilee after a printing session.
The etching press at Jubilee Stores has a press bed size of 80 x 130 cm. The press, water bath and blotting paper, (if required), will be set up for you and cleaning materials and rags/newspaper will be available. Please note printing paper and inks are not available so please bring your own. Newsprint and tissue paper available to purchase at cost.
Assistance and advice from Karen if you need it.
Tea and coffee facilities are available.
YOUR FACILITATOR:
PressGang will be facilitated by Karen Mead, an IOW based print maker (Studio 3).
Karen is an experienced printmaker with an MA in multi-disciplinary print and is very familiar with the presses at Jubliee Stores. She is passionate about developing a printmaking community on the Isle of Wight.