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SALT SPRING ISLAND

PRINTMAKERS

The Salt Spring Island Printmakers Society respectively acknowledges that the land on which we learn and have settled on is the unceded, traditional territory of the Hul’qumi’num and SENĆOŦEN speaking peoples including the Quw'utsun and Tsawout First Nations. 

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WHAT'S HAPPENING

Read our latest Newsletter!

WHAT'S ON

Studio Days - mentored Studio Days every Tues, 10am - 4pm.

Studio Time - click on 'Studio Time' tab to get info on open studio time. The most economical cost is to buy the yearly Full Studio access fee. Another option: buy 4 sessions ($60) and get 1 free.

Who we are

WHO WE ARE

We are a group of inspired, enthusiastic printmakers who founded the Salt Spring Island Printmakers Society in 2021. 

What we do: 

*promote the art of printmaking on Salt Spring Island and beyond

*provide opportunities for printmakers of all levels to learn, practice, create, and exhibit prints

*encourage learning through workshops, mentoring, and shared resources for all ages

*share our enthusiasm and knowledge with communities at large, through exhibits, public events, and workshops

Become a member

BECOME A MEMBER

Membership in the Printmakers offers you learning, inspiration, support, critiques, and fellowship.

 

The low membership fee of $30/year opens the door to signing up for workshops and printmaking studio days at a lower cost than non-members. Being a member allows you to register for open studio time. Click on the 'Studio Time' tab to see fee options for studio time, particularly the full access option.

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To cover our costs, we do charge fees for many activities and open studio time but we keep them as low as possible. Workshops and studio days are presented regularly throughout the year.

 

To become a member fill out the membership form.

Then send us $30 by e-Transfer.

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Send a cheque for $30 to:

155 South Ridge Drive, SSI, BC, Canada

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Workshop

WORKSHOPS

Discover the exciting possibilities of printmaking by attending one of our workshops taught by accomplished printmakers. We hold printmaking workshops throughout the year. Both beginner and advanced printmakers will find workshops that accommodate and challenge their skills.  

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Transforming Waste into Art

DATE: Saturday, Jan 21, 2023

TIME: 1pm - 3 pm

WHERE: SSI Printmakers Studio & Makers Space at SIMS in Ganges, Salt Spring Island

COST: Free

ARTIST'S TALKS FEATURING: Rae-anne Huth, Shirley Command, Stefanie Denz

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One of a Kind:
Monoprinting on a Gel Plate
 

DATE: Sat & Sun, Feb 25 & 26, 2023

TIME - 10 - 3:30 each day

INSTRUCTOR: Jennifer Love

REGISTRATION DEADLINE: Feb 10, 2023

Cost: $150 members, $160 non members; Materials cost: $30

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Silk Screen Monotype

DATE: Saturday, Jan 28, 2023 

TIME: 10am - 3:30pm

REGISTRATION DEADLINE: Jan 15, 2023

COST: $50 members, $55 non members; Materials cost: $25

INSTRUCTOR: Rolando Lampitoc

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Transforming Waste into Art

DATE: Saturday, Feb 4, 2023

TIME: 10 am- 3:30 pm

WHERE: SSI Printmakers Studio & Makers Space at SIMS  in Ganges, Salt Spring Island

COST: Free

Bring your ideas & work on your project. Add some printmaking to your project. Have your work photographed for your  submission. Drop in anytime or work all day.

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Embellished Monoprints

DATE: Saturday, April 22, 2023

TIME: 9:30 am - 3:30 pm

INSTRUCTOR: Gabrielle Jensen

REGISTRATION DEADLINE: April 7, 2023

Cost: $50 members, $55 non members; Materials cost: $20

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Tetrapak Etching

DATE: Saturday, May 27, 2023

TIME: 10 am - 3:30 pm

INSTRUCTOR: Susan Underwood

REGISTRATION DEADLINE: May 12, 2023

Cost: $50 members, $55 non members; Materials cost: $25

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Solar Plate Etching

DATE: Friday, July 7, 2023

TIME: 10 am - 3:30 pm

INSTRUCTOR: Alison Bigg

Current Shows
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SHOWS

Shows coming up in 2023

August, ArtSpring Lobby (theme and name tbd)

October 19,  November 8, Salt Spring Gallery. Impressions 8 show 

December, 'Deck the Walls', Salt Spring Library

Studio days

MENTORED STUDIO DAYS

We offer mentored studio days every Tuesday when printers can bring their own supplies and work on their projects with a mentor being present. We have a small and medium sized printing presses. Some other equipment is available. The cost is $20/day which can be paid by eTransfer or cheque. The first visit is at no cost and you don't have to be a member!

We limit the numbers to 10 people so sign up soon!

If you need an orientation for 'open studio time', come to a studio day.

Bring your own water bottle as the water in the studio is not potable.

MENTORED STUDIO DAYS for 2023:

Every Tuesday

10 am - 3 pm

Use this email to send an eTransfer to pay the $20 fee for a Studio Day:

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Many thanks to SSI Country Grocer who gave us a significant donation to help us buy a printing press.

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OPEN STUDIO TIME

Our printmaking studio at the Salt Spring Multi Space (SIMS) is open for members to use. If you haven't yet joined, go to

to the tab 'Become a member'.

Before the first time you use the studio, you must be oriented to it. Orientations are held on 'Mentored Studio Days' which are every Tuesday 10am - 3pm.. 

STUDIO TIMES:

Monday to Friday 9:30am - 7pm

Sat & Sun 9:30am - 4pm

MEMBERS CAN USE THE STUDIO WITH THESE TWO FEE OPTIONS:

1. Full access when the studio is open (Mon - Sat)

  • $255/year

  • Please note that this works out to $20/month, less than the cost of a lunch out so this is a steal of a deal!      

  • Payments can be made in full in September, or in two installments in September and March

 

2. Pay as you go when the studio is open. ​

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Contact Us

CONTACT US

155 South Ridge Drive

Salt Spring Island

BC, Canada

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If you do not want to join as a member but want to receive our newsletter, notices of shows or any other notable events, JOIN OUR MAILING LIST

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Our Sponsors & Friends

OUR SPONSORS AND FRIENDS
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These businesses offer discounts to our members:
 
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We have a Save-A-Tape box at Country Grocer. Put your grocery receipts in our box #142 and we get 1% of total sales of receipts collected
These businesses don't offer member discounts but you may be interested in checking them out:
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Here are printmaking organizations that are inspiring. Click to go to their websites.
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