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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.
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
STUDIO ACCESS
Our printmaking studio at the Salt Spring Multi Space (SIMS) is open for MEMBERS only to use. If you haven't yet joined, 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 (except July & August).
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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. ​
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Cost Breakdown:
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Membership - $30
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EARLY BIRD Annual Studio Access - $260
(Limited time August 15th - September 15th)
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Annual Studio Access - $275
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Pay in 2 Installments Annual Studio Access - $275
First Installment - $138 / Second Installment - $137 (February 1st, 2025)
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If you would like to pay by e transfer or by cheque, please contact ssipsmembership@gmail.com.
Membership 2024/25
30$September 1st 2024 - August 31st 2025Â- Regular updates about upcoming events and shows
- Orientation to the studio and use of the studio
- Opportunities to take workshops
- Access to the SSIPS library, with borrowing privileges
- Opportunities to show works in SSIPS exhibitions
- Discounts at local art supply stores and framing services
Annual Studio Access
275$Â- Instalment payments not available for early bird pricing
- A cupboard space and a paper shelf
- Opportunities to work with youth and the community
- Access to the studio
- Studio days that include mentoring and demos at no charge
Pay in TWO Installments - Annual Access
138$This plan is available to those who have purchased the first installment IN EARLY SEPTEMBER, and as a ½ year rate on a one-time only basis to new members who join in 2025.Â- First Payment $138 due in early September
- Next Payment of $137 due Feb 1st, 2025
- A cupboard space and a paper shelf
- Bridging sessions with mentors towards working independently
- Opportunities to work with youth and the community
- Studio days that include mentoring and demos at no charge
- Access to the studio
WORKSHOPS & ACTIVITY DAYS
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.
If the workshop you are interested in is now full, please email ssip.workshops@gmail.com to ask to be put on a wait list.
Tue, Feb 11Capital Regional DistrictFeb 11, 2025, 9:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.Capital Regional District, 124 Rainbow Rd, Salt Spring Island, BC V8K 2V5, Canada
Sat, Mar 01Capital Regional DistrictMar 01, 2025, 9:30 a.m. – Mar 02, 2025, 3:30 p.m.Capital Regional District, 124 Rainbow Rd, Salt Spring Island, BC V8K 2V5, Canada
Sat, Mar 08Capital Regional DistrictMar 08, 2025, 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.Capital Regional District, 124 Rainbow Rd, Salt Spring Island, BC V8K 2V5, CanadaMar 08, 2025, 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.Capital Regional District, 124 Rainbow Rd, Salt Spring Island, BC V8K 2V5, CanadaThis winter, we are offering the second half of the introductory course that will present three new printmaking processes - collagraphy, reduction woodblock, and a drypoint technique using a plastic plate. You don’t need to have taken the first sessions to sign up.
Sat, Mar 08Capital Regional DistrictMar 08, 2025, 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.Capital Regional District, 124 Rainbow Rd, Salt Spring Island, BC V8K 2V5, CanadaMar 08, 2025, 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.Capital Regional District, 124 Rainbow Rd, Salt Spring Island, BC V8K 2V5, CanadaA Collagraph Print is made by gluing different materials to cardboard and creating a kind of collage. This plate is then inked and the variance in surface heights and texture will create very unique-looking marks.
Sat, Mar 15Capital Regional DistrictMar 15, 2025, 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.Capital Regional District, 124 Rainbow Rd, Salt Spring Island, BC V8K 2V5, Canada
Sat, Mar 22Capital Regional DistrictMar 22, 2025, 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.Capital Regional District, 124 Rainbow Rd, Salt Spring Island, BC V8K 2V5, CanadaMar 22, 2025, 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.Capital Regional District, 124 Rainbow Rd, Salt Spring Island, BC V8K 2V5, CanadaIntaglio Drypoint Etching using plexiglass or plastic is a printmaking technique that involves scratching an image into a plexiglass plate with a sharp tool to create an intaglio print.
Tue, Mar 25Capital Regional DistrictMar 25, 2025, 9:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.Capital Regional District, 124 Rainbow Rd, Salt Spring Island, BC V8K 2V5, CanadaMar 25, 2025, 9:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.Capital Regional District, 124 Rainbow Rd, Salt Spring Island, BC V8K 2V5, CanadaChine Colle is the process of attaching a tissue thin paper to a heavier weight printmaking paper. Chine refers to the type of paper used …often a Japanese paper… and colle comes from the French word for glue.
Wed, Apr 23Capital Regional DistrictApr 23, 2025, 9:30 a.m. – Apr 24, 2025, 3:30 p.m.Capital Regional District, 124 Rainbow Rd, Salt Spring Island, BC V8K 2V5, CanadaApr 23, 2025, 9:30 a.m. – Apr 24, 2025, 3:30 p.m.Capital Regional District, 124 Rainbow Rd, Salt Spring Island, BC V8K 2V5, CanadaBack by popular demand, Anne will be sharing two (or more) approaches to monotype printmaking. This is an opportunity to loosen up, experiment, and learn some new techniques.
Sat, Jun 07Location is TBDJun 07, 2025, 9:30 a.m. – Jun 14, 2025, 3:30 p.m.Location is TBD
Registration for Workshops and Demo/Activity Days will be open on January 6th at 9am.
MENTORED
STUDIO TUESDAYS
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! 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 Schedule:
Every Tuesday: 10am - 3pm
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SPONSORS
& FRIENDS
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.
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