Membership Terms & Conditions
Last Updated: January 2022
Membership: Full & Associate
Membership is open to anyone over 16 years of age, through an application and vetting process.
New members need to undertake a studio induction and demonstrate a certain level of printmaking competency before being able to access the presses independently.
The induction course ensures that members are familiar with: access; how the studio operates; health & safety procedures and evacuation protocols.
We provide workshops, classes and technical support sessions to ensure that studio users are safe and confident using the studio.
Cancelling Membership
If you wish to give up your membership you must let us know. We collect payment by Standing Order, which means that it is the member’s responsibility to cancel the mandate.
NB Full Members cannot cancel their membership for periods of inactivity in the studio and then rejoin within the same calendar year.
Full Membership
Full Members receive a key and can access the studio twenty-four hours, seven days a week. A booking system is in operation and full members have access to the sheet through Dropbox.
Associate Membership
Associate members can make a booking by emailing info@soulisquoy.co.uk Arrangements are made to collect a key. Associate members are invoiced for their session time.
Studio Access
The studio can only be accessed by Full and Associate members who have received an induction. If you require a ‘second pair of hands’ another member may be able to help you. For reasons of health and safety, members cannot invite visitors into the studio without prior notification.
Please note that only registered guide dogs and assistance dogs are permitted in the studio.
Materials
Members should supply their own materials.
Copper and scrim for etching and lino for relief printing are available to purchase.
Some inks are available for relief and etching processes, but we advise members to supply their own.
Those wishing to screenprint need to supply both their own inks and screens.
We have a good, but limited stock of printmaking papers available, including Somerset Satin, Arches 88 and BFK Rives as well as cartridge, blotters, tissue and display board for collographs and a selection of other multi-purpose papers. Newsprint is available for free.
Members record their material purchases and are invoiced quarterly.
Studio Consumables
A number of consumables are available for example, ferric chloride for acrylic resist etching, vegetable oils for cleaning up etc.
Printmaking tools
The studio is well equipped with printmaking tools and equipment including burnishers, etching and dry point needles, high quality rollers, lino, woodcutting and wood engraving tools. These can be used within the studio, and are principally for classes and workshops.
Health & Safety
Members must ensure that they use the studio in a safe and responsible way and adhere to any advice and regulations relating to equipment, presses and materials that are displayed in the studio.
Members must ensure that they tidy and clean all equipment and work surfaces at the end of their session.
Any breakages or damage must be reported immediately to info@soulisquoy.co.uk
Fire Procedures
As part of the induction process, studio users are given instruction on evacuation and measures to take in the event of a fire.
Disclaimer
All members access the studio entirely at their own risk and are responsible for their own safety and wellbeing. Members accept full responsibility for themselves and their belongings during the period of that they are present in the studio and do not expect Soulisquoy Printmakers Ltd to take responsibility for any accidents, mishaps, problems or losses which may occur in that period of time.
All studio users access the facilities at their own risk
Studio users need to demonstrate a level of competency and familiarity with all equipment, materials and tools.
Studio users should not endanger others or themselves by their actions or omissions.
Soulisquoy are not responsible for illegal, irresponsible or careless acts by studio users or damage caused thereby.
Studio users should take reasonable care to ensure the safety of themselves and their personal property.
Studio users must act responsibly and respect any rules and regulations of the venue.