Membership with SPW allows access to our well-equipped printmaking studio for independent use during our Open Access sessions.

We offer three levels of annual membership: Ordinary, Full and Keyholder. All attract a range of benefits which may include eligibility to participate in exhibitions and projects, discounted fees for workshops and other activities including Life Drawing classes, selling work through our Art Shop at 19a and the online gallery. The higher the level of membership – the greater the benefits.

All members receive our newsletter (unless you opt out) which keeps you up to date with SPW news on workshops, exhibitions and other opportunities.

Swansea Print Workshop is not publicly funded and membership fees are our main – and vital – source of income. Without these, we could not continue and we are grateful for your support.  

Choosing the membership which is right for you

Membership with Swansea Print Workshop allows access to our well-equipped printmaking studio for independent use during our Open Access sessions.  All levels of membership receive the following:

• Discount on course fees
• Priority booking for our workshops
• Access to buy specialist papers, tools and supplies
• Eligibility to enter exhibitions and projects (subject to stated conditions)

In addition, with:

Ordinary membership | £25.00 per annum

• You can book into supervised Open Access sessions and work alongside experienced printmakers to develop your skills.  
• OA sessions are charged at £9.00 for 3 hours

Full membership | £75.00

• You can book into supervised Open Access sessions and work alongside experienced printmakers to develop your skills
• OA sessions are charged at the reduced rate of £6.00 for 3 hours
• You can work independently in our members only sessions
• Eligibility to hold an exhibition in the Drawing Room or in our digital Gallery.

Keyholder membership | £150.00

Please contact us by email if you think Keyholder Membership may be the membership level right for you.

Keyholder members must be thoroughly conversant with the studio and the relevant equipment for the technique/s they work in as this level of membership carries responsibility for health and safety and security of the building while you are working independently. We have no staff so there is no technical support outside Open Access sessions. You will receive the same benefits as a Full member with additionally:

• Reduced fees for Open Access sessions @ £1.50 an hour
• Studio Access 24/7
• An annual solo show in The Drawing Room or digital Gallery
• Access to facilities at short notice (subject to contract)

Still unsure?

If you have any queries about membership please contact us by email.

If you’re new to SPW or still unsure which level of membership is right for you, you can contact us as above. You can also visit the Studio during one of the Open Access sessions and talk to one of our OA Supervisors. Contact David LaGrange on 07967149902 or Anne Gullick 07811529926 to book a slot for a consultation on either a Tuesday or Thursday Open Access session.

Non-members

If you are not a member of Swansea Print Workshop you are still very welcome to participate in our life drawing groups and the workshops that we offer through our workshop programme. However, you will pay the non-discounted rate for these activities.

Paying for your membership

You can pay securely through the website. We accept payments by PayPal and other debit and credit cards. Please select the PayPal Button for ALL card transactions – this will give you the opportunity to use your debit/credit card (the black button option). You do not need to have or create a PayPal Account to pay this way. Unfortunately we are no longer able to accept payments by BACS due to high administration demands.

You can also pay by card or cheque in the Studio.