Join LPW
LPW members are a crucial and valued part of our community and make up a diverse range of practices, printmaking experience and interests. To apply for Full Print Membership we require artists to be competent in the technique they are applying for, this could be from completing a course with us or elsewhere. If you would like to complete a residency at the workshop, please get in touch so we can discuss your specific needs.
Full Print, Student and Graduate Membership Benefits
- Access to workshop including all printmaking and framing facilities
- Free annual refresher induction and additional technique inductions
- 10% discount on all courses
- Mentorship with expert printmaking technicians
- Discount on Print Fair stalls and exhibition hire
- Yearly exhibition as part of LPW’s Members Show
- Access to specialist materials
- Artist profile on our website, and promotion through our social media and members only newsletter
- On site shop sales platform
- Showcase through Printmaker of the Month scheme
- Artist opportunities including artist residencies and fellowships
- Be part of a supportive creative community
- Students and recent graduates (within 3 years) receive 20% off yearly membership fees and hourly studio rate.
Visiting Artists
Visiting Artist membership is perfect for printmakers who have a specific project or edition to complete and may only need access to the workshop for a short period of time or intermittently over a year.
Benefits include:
- Access to the workshop equipment and facilities during open hours
- Support from technicians
- Opportunity to meet and work alongside other practicing artists
- Regular Enewsletter ‘The Scoop’
Associate Members
Associate membership is for artists who may not be able to take full advantage of the workshop facilities but would still like to support LPW and be a part of our community of printmakers.
Benefits include:
- Yearly exhibition as part of LPW’s Members Show
- Access to specialist materials
- Artist profile on our website, and promotion through our social media and newsletter
- Be part of a supportive creative community
- Access to framing facilities
Costs
Full Print Membership
£100 Annual Membership Fee (£8.83 per month) plus a £20 induction on first session
Studio Use: £20 per day/ £3.60 per hour
Student and Recent Graduate Membership
Available to students and recent graduates up to 3 years out of education
£80 Annual Membership Fee (£6.67 per month) plus a £20 induction on first session
Studio Use: £16 per day/ £2.88 per hour
Associate Membership
All full print membership benefits except studio use.
£50 per annum (£4.17 per month)
Visiting Artist
After completing a studio induction (£20 for 3 hours) Visiting artists can use the workshop for £20 (half day) or £40 (full day) plus materials.
Our Visiting Artist offer is designed to enable artists who want to use the studio for a specific short-term project.
