Access & Fees

Access to the studio is through an annual membership scheme.

 

Artists can apply for annual membership once they have reached a level of printmaking competency, enabling them to work in the studio unsupervised. This is usually achieved by attending one or more printmaking courses or by taking an induction or refresher session.

Printmakers with experience

If you have some printmaking experience, please fill out this form and we will get back to you on your best route to become a member.

Recent Graduates with printmaking experience

If you graduated from a university in the last year and gained printmaking experience while there, please fill out the following form to avail of our discounted membership and usage scheme.

New to printmaking

If you are new to printmaking but keen to get access to the studio, please see our courses here. Taking part in a weekend or evening course entitles you to a free Associate Membership which will give you access to the studio for three months after the course finishes. All other courses will take place in either the Print Studio or the Learning studio.
We have provided the following guides to assist you in finding funding:
- PDF List of Funding Opportunities
- Top Tips For Applying for Funding
If you are a working artist, this is a very handy and practical guide: The Illustrated Freelancer.

The Open University also offers a free course on A freelance career in the creative arts.
Memberships
Benefits of a studio membership include:
Studio access for 1 year

10% off selected printmaking courses

Access to subsidised printmaking materials

Opportunities to consign prints for sale in the EP shop

Opportunities to submit prints for members' exhibitions
Becoming part of an inclusive and engaged printmaking community

Session fees are not included and annual members must pay each time they use the studio, whether for preparation, drawing up or printing. Regular users will find it more economical to pay by monthly Direct Debit as membership and session fees are combined, allowing unlimited access throughout the year.

 

ANNUAL MEMBERSHIP

Full price: £110/year
Concession: £70/year

 

DIRECT DEBIT MEMBERSHIP

(Includes Session Fees)

Full price: £55/month*

Concession: £50/month*

 

GRADUATE MEMBERSHIP

Full price: £25/year**

       

*Minimum 12 month term applies.

**Available to those who have graduated with an art degree within the past 6 months and have proven experience in printmaking within their degree.
Session Fees and Access
Press Bookings (3hr30min): £9

Includes: Screenprinting, Relief, Intaglio, Lithography and Laser Cutter

Prep Area Bookings (1hr45min): £3.50

Includes: Adobe Suite/iMac access, drawing up/carving tables, screen coating and UV exposure units, one intaglio proofing press and Acid/Aquatint areas.

Top Up Hour (Any Area 1hr) £3.00

Includes: Any/All areas

Session fees cover inks and most sundry materials. Click here to see what materials are included.

The studio is open:

Tuesday-Saturday, 10am-5:30pm

Evenings on Wednesdays and Thursdays until 9pm.
Access is by the main entrance via the shop, Wednesday-Sunday 10-6pm. For access on Tuesdays or evening access on Wednesdays or Thursdays, please use the side door, 2 Gilmore Park and ring the studio buzzer.
Visiting Artists

Edinburgh Printmakers welcomes applications from visiting artists who wish to work in the studio for a limited period. Visiting artist rates include temporary membership and are by prior arrangement only. Please fill out the studio access form.

 

VISITING ARTISTS' FEES

£130 per week

Includes an Induction Session followed by Studio Access and

General Materials like Inks, Sundries and Processing Chemicals.