Associate Membership

introduction

If you live too far away from us or have your own studio at home but would like to be involved and connected to the printmaking community at Hot Bed Press, then Associate Membership may be your best option. (This also serves as a Friends and Supporters scheme to help us keep doing the good stuff we do.)

Members who have moved away and want to stay in touch and support Hot Bed Press often take up Associate Membership at the end of their regular/print membership.

What's Included 

  • Early bird notices on all courses
  • Regular Hot Bed Press bulletins 
  • Exclusive opportunities to show with Hot Bed Press

Please note that access to the workshop/usage is not included

Associate Membership also does not entitle you to a discount on courses.

PRICE:
£30 a year
perks:
  • Early bird notices on courses
  • Opportunities to exhibit
  • Regular Hot Bed bulletins

how to join

In order to book please enquire about availablility for the desired course. Please send an email or give a ring stating the required course and date.

0161 743 3111
info@hotbedpress.org

Have a question about our membership options?

faq's

If you have any questions about joining we are always happy to chat about membership and using our fantastic resources. Just give us a ring on 0161 743 3111. But below are some of the usual questions asked which might help...

Are you accessible?

We recognise that our current building has some limitations in terms of accessibility. We are actively working to secure funding to make improvements and adapt our facilities so that we can better meet the needs of all our members. In the meantime, we welcome open conversations about individual requirements and will do everything we can to provide support and reasonable adjustments. We want everyone to feel included and supported when visiting Hot Bed Press so if you have a disability, need or concern, physical or not, please don’t hesitate to reach out so we can support you to access our print studio.

How do I become a member?

We welcome new members any time of the year. We have two main types of membership, one pay as you go and one for open access. It's best to phone up to speak to Andy Magee, our Operations Manager, who manages all memberships. We can discuss whether you need an induction or are ready to start straight away. We can set up your membership straight away and your membership sheet, studio hours card and materials card will be ready for you when you first come in.

Do I need any experience to become a member?

We ask that you are comfortable and competent in the print processes you are interested in carrying on at Hot Bed Press. We have a mix of members from relative novices to experienced printmakers who sell their work at galleries and fairs and practice multi-disciplinary printmaking.

Do you have to do an induction before you start?

Not necessarily. We don't insist on an induction to be a member here. However, if you are unfamiliar with some aspects of the process you wanting to practice here, (screenprint, etching, relief print etc.), we can arrange a one-to-one with a Technician to help you feel completely at ease and at home here.

Starting your membership

For your first session with us we would book you in the diary so that we make sure a Technician has time to help you, show you where things are and will be around for questions.

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