how to access our facilities

All levels of experience are welcome in the studio and there are many ways to take advantage of Malaspina Printmakers quality facilities.

Courses and Workshops

The best way to learn about the studio and the range of mediums facilitated at Malaspina Printmakers is to take one of the Centre’s many courses or workshops.

Mentorship

The Mentorship Program is designed for individuals who have spent some time in the Malaspina studio through courses and workshops or who have completed some studio in another organization or institution. Participants in this program work one-on-one with an experienced printmaker to learn about the operations of the studio and to hone their knowledge in a selected medium.

Open Studio

For individuals that would like some extra time on a project, Open Studio gives past course participants or individuals requiring a short amount of time in the studio the opportunity to access the facilities.

Open Studio participants are required to:

be members of Malaspina Printmakers
supply own materials other than basic print studio supplies
have completed at least one course or workshop at Malaspina Printmakers or have comparable experience elsewhere

24 hour Access

To become a keyholder (studio renter), an artist must have sufficient technical knowledge to work in the studio independently and safely. Keyholders are given 24 hour access to the studio and storage space for supplies and materials. Keyholders also have access to equipment which includes manual and motorized litho presses, four etching presses, an aquatint box, a fully equipped darkroom and a good selection of limestone and marble stones in addition to basic supplies and materials.

Rates

One year	$1300
Six Months	$700
Three Months	$370
One Month	$160
Two weeks	$110
One week	$75