IT’S ALL ABOUT MAKING A GOOD IMPRESSION

Sean provides the vision and oversight in all aspects of the running of a busy and thriving print workshop. He is a self-confessed printaholic and doesn't take the print blinkers off very often. (Image courtesy of Rebecca Lupton)

Andy makes sure the place ticks. He manages the office, finance and communications and looks after membership, studio hire, and lots more besides, as well as being a successful and talented artist himself, specialising in all things screenprinting, so he knows what he's talking about!

Jacob started with Hot Bed Press as a volunteer, and then as a resident scholar through The University of Salford. He became Technician in February 2023. Currently etching and the investigation and manipulation of materials floats his boat.

Claire joined us in November 2024 and is Technician cover on Thursday evenings...

Lucas is currently studying for a Masters in Printmaking at Manchester Metropolitan University and has been volunteering for Hot Bed Press for 6 months. He's done such a good job we have asked him to work as Technician for us on Fridays.

Jack's life has revolved predominantly around numbers, although more recently this has branched out into the more exciting world of spread sheets. He ensures we are on the right track and financially stable.

Jeni has served on the Board for over 9 years. As a tutor and long-standing member of Hot Bed Press. She is the lead tutor on The Complete Printmaker 1st year and also teaches on weekend and evening courses

I’m a creative organiser, collaborator, curator and Book Artist. I’ve worked for many years in the not-for-profit sector and for arts organisations, running events, managing change and helping to shape and implement future strategies to make things happen. I’m really proud and excited to be current Chair of Hot Bed Press and member of People’s Forum and Factory Assembly for Factory International.

Penny has a broad business background. She joined the Board in 2022 and is supporting Hot Bed Press in developing the organisation as we grow.

As an artist member Tina is supporting Hot Bed Press to find new ways to fund and develop the organisation and improve the workshop for members, course participants and anyone experiencing our facilities and resources.

Sass is our Company Secretary. She makes sure payroll runs smoothly, minutes all Board meetings and keeps al our paperwork up to date. Sass is an artist member of Hot Bed Press and enjoys being creative and and being around other creative people.

I was introduced to HBP some years ago on a weekend Letterpress course and fell in love with the practice of printmaking. I joined the Complete Printmaker course and witnessed first hand how much work it takes to manage HBP and keep it going. It was at this time I realised I wanted to put something back by joining the Board. Besides my keen interest in Horticulture (National Dahlia Society) and active role in the Independent Office for Police Conduct, I help HBP with events and exhibitions, and run the ‘Black Star Framing’ business.