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Green Door Printmaking Studio is based on the first floor of the St James Centre in the Normanton area of Derby. Access to the Centre and the Studio facilities is fully adapted for the disabled. Studio users with a disability that requires assistance may bring another person free of charge, although assistants will still have to complete a Health & Safety induction. There is free off-road parking just beside the Centre. When taking a break from printmaking members can relax in our small office which houses our printmaking reference and resource library plus basic kitchen facilities for the preparation of hot drinks and snacks. Recently we have also created a gallery space beside our Studio - 'The Stair Gallery' - where we show and sell the work of our members.The main Studio workspace features floor to ceiling windows on two sides with daylight recessed ceiling lights giving excellent consistent light levels. 
Before anyone can book a session to work in the studio they must first become a member of our studio. They must also have demonstrated that they have a good working knowledge of the processes they wish to use. This can be by taking a Green Door course or providing evidence of prior learning. Please note that, while many traditional printmaking skills are directly transferable to the techniques available at Green Door, the Studio does not provide facilities for nor permit the use of acids, solvents or any other caustic materials commonly associated with traditional printmaking processes.Membership of Green Door Printmaking Studio is open to everyone: from student/adult beginner to established professional artist. All we ask is that you share our passion for printmaking and are committed to the innovative and environmentally-friendlier printmaking techniques that we promote.  Our studio has equipment for the following techniques: • Acrylic Resist Etching • Bookbinding • Collography • Mezzotint • Monoprinting • Photographic Etching • Relief Printing (Lino, Woodblock etc) • Screen Printing (Photographic & other techniques) • Waterless Lithography • Wax Encaustic We have four printmaking presses: • Etching flat bed Press (Bed Size: 46cm x 84cm) • Adapted mangle for intaglio techniques (Bed Size: 44cm x 86cm) • Nipping press (Platen Size: 64cm x 48cm) • Screen printing press with vacuum (Max Screen Size: 59cm x 84cm) This studio is also equipped with: • A sheet metal cutter (lovingly called 'Edward') • An apple iMac and Epson A4 inkjet printer/scanner • Paper guillotines • UV light with vacuum (Bed Size: 65cm x 80cm) • Facilities for mounting and framing prints • Sinks for paper soaking, metal prep and washing out screens |
Become a Member
If you would like to come along and visit our studio and see the facilities, please feel free to make an appointment with Anna (details are on our contact page). If you would like to work un-assisted, you must first demonstrate that you have a good working knowledge of the process(es) you wish to use. Before working in the studio all members are required to undertake a 30 minute Health & Safety induction. For more information about our membership types, prices and how to join please click here.
Book a Session
If you are a member of Green Door, you can book a session to work in the studio in a number of different ways: Email: mail@greendoor-printmaking.co.uk Telephone: 01332 291 996 Mobile: 07919 823 097 All sessions must be booked and confirmed by Anna at least a week in advance. Our current session rate is £2.50 per hour. This cost covers use of the studio facilities and any sundry items (such as inks, tissue paper, newsprint, screens etc). Additional fees for the purchase of specialist materials may also incur.
Cancellation Policy
Sessions: Green Door requires 48 hours notice of cancellation of a booked session. Anyone who cancels later than this or fails to attend a session will be liable for a £5.00 fine towards the session(s) booked.
Courses/Workshops: Green Door requires 5 working days notice of cancellation of a booked course/workshop. Any advance payment made in excess of the non-refundable deposit will be returned unless you are able to make arrangements with Anna to reschedule your course booking. As a courtesy it is always preferable to notify us of your cancellation even if it falls within the cancellation notice period. |
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