Ladysmith Arts Printmaking Studio
The Ladysmith Printmaking Studio, part of the Arts Council of Ladysmith, is a non-toxic print studio. Akua inks, made of soy oil, are the main inks used in the studio. Printmaking workshops are offered as part of the Arts Council programming. Please see below for courses and open studio opportunities.
Upcoming Events
Open Studio
The Ladysmith Printmaking Studio offers open studio for both experienced and new printmakers. This is an opportunity to work on projects with or without the guidance of an instructor. Those wanting to participate must register for the appropriate studio times that fit their skill level and experience.
Open studio requires booking a spot in the appropriate session - bookings are mandatory as we only allow 4 participants in the space at one time. Please do not come to open studio if you have not booked and been approved a spot.
For open studio, participants are required to supply their own papers, plates & any other specific tools needed.
Access to the printing press, akua inks, brayers and some assorted printmaking tools will be provided.
Akua inks are the only inks permitted in the space.
Fees For Open Studio Use
As this is a shared space through the Arts Council of Ladysmith, all open studio users must have a current ACLD membership.
Fee Structure:
Open Studio Session: $20 per session
Open Studio/Mentored Session/Mini Clinics*: $40 per session
10 Session Open Studio Punch Pass: $200
Orientation Session PLUS Studio Fee**: $40
*Mentored Sessions/Mini Clinics- For the novice user, receive additional training/feedback by experienced printmaker during open studio
**Orientation Session PLUS Studio Fee - Applicants have prior experience in printmaking and print studio practices at another location. Applicants will go through an assessment of knowledge and skills to ensure they can work independently and abide by ACLD studio practices.
Novice Printmakers
Users not ready to work entirely on one's own'; working under supervision - for those who recently took an introduction to printmaking course with the ACLD or those who have some experience but need to brush up on their skills.
Experienced Printmakers
Those who have been actively printmaking 5+ years and have a strong understanding of printmaking and have taken multiple courses through ACLD and/or completed and been approved through the Orientation Session.
Printmaking/Classroom Availabity
The calendar is for current Ladysmith Arts Printmakers to see studio availability. For new printmakers please see our events listed above for registration information.
If you have questions or need more info please email us at info@ladysmitharts.ca.