open access

Members MUST be competent working alone in either screenprint, intaglio/relief or alternative processes to join the open access studio or have completed a workshop. Click here for our workshops and courses.

MEMBERSHIP

Our open access print rooms in Vauxhall and Croydon are open 7 days a week 365 day a year and are only ever closed when workshops are taking place. Open access membership is £60 per year and runs from January to December, you can choose to be based at either our Croydon or Vauxhall studio. Membership includes:

• Access to the print studio

• Purchasing and booking of open access print sessions via website (1, 4 or 8 sessions)

• Materials and paper storage

• Use of light box, cutting mats, preparation tables, communal kitchen, free WiFi

open access COSTS

Yearly membership: £60 (joining part way through year pro rata at £5 per month)

5 hour open access sessions as required throughout the year (to be used within 6 months of purchase)

• 1 session £35

• 4 sessions £120 (£30 per session)

• 8 sessions £180 (£22.50 per session)

Additional one-off costs for New Members

• Compulsory studio induction £25 (to ensure that the equipment is used properly and safely, set up studio and booking access)

BECOME A NEW MEMBER

To become a member of Bainbridge Print you simply:

• choose your studio, buy a new membership which includes £5 per month membership, £25 one-off induction fee plus either £180 for 8 sessions or £120 for 4 sessions

• download the welcome pack with studio and booking system guidance

• email info@bainbridgeprint.com to arrange your induction once you have purchased your new membership

INDUCTION TIMES

CROYDON: Available every Monday - other days subject to availability

VAUXHALL: Available every Tuesday, Wednesday & Saturday (etching) - other days subject to availability

• Session passes must be used within 6 months from the date of purchase

• Your second session must be booked within a month of your induction

SESSIONS TIMES (Monday to Sunday)

VAUXHALL:

8.30am – 1.30pm, Morning Session (5 hours)

1.30pm – 6.30pm, Afternoon Session (5 hours)

CROYDON:

8.30am – 1.30pm, Morning Session (5 hours)

1.30pm – 6.30pm, Afternoon Session (5 hours)

6.30pm – 11.30pm, Evening session (5 hours)

DAY PASS (NON MEMBERS)
We also offer a day pass for non members who can already print independently and require the use of print facilities to complete a short project. Please be aware if this is your first time a studio induction will be required, please purchase the day pass through the website. The cost for this is £70 per day. Please contact the studio directly to arrange a date to come in.

PRINT STUDIO FACILITIES

SCREEN HIRE 
Screens for paper and fabric are available to hire or purchase directly from the studio, or you can bring your own and store. Any artwork left on hired screens outside of the hire period will be removed at cost of £6 a screen.

Screens can be borrowed for one session/day (artwork must be removed and the screen cleaned thoroughly at the end of the session) OR screens can be hired weekly. Screens are numbered and must be signed in and out for both day session or weekly hires.

Screen available:
Large repeat for fabric (43T), image size 120 x 60cm - ELEPHANT ONLY
Large Paper (90T), image size is 115 x 70cm - ELEPHANT ONLY
Medium A2 for both paper and fabric
Small, of various size

Cost:
Large £3 per week
Medium £2.50 per week
Small £2 per week

SCREEN EMULSION

You must use the ready mixed studio emulsion (please don’t bring in your own) and pay for what you’ve used via the online Materials Shop.

Screenprint, intaglio/relief and alternative processes - open access is available for printmakers who either have some previous experience or who have completed a workshop that is a minimum of two days in duration. This is to ensure that the equipment is used properly and safely and that printmakers are getting the most out of their sessions. 

EXISTING STUDIO MEMBERS

Please go to Members page to buy passes or to renew membership for 2024 - see below.