Situated just past the Thames Barrier, right on the water, it is bright, well resourced, well supported and spacious. There is a well-equipped etching and relief area with massives of inking and storage space, a large screenprint studio, a digital output area with a brand new 60" Epson 11800, and even a "clean" space for inspecting and signing work, tearing paper, and having a think.
TBPS is part of Second Floor Studios, an extensive riverside compound with hundreds of studios for artists and makers of all sorts. There is a brand new dedicated gallery space with triple heighted walls, a cafe surviving seasonal British food, and lots of communal spaces for gathering and sharing.
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| Dedicated gallery space at Second Floor Studios |
The print studio operates on an open access basis Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturday mornings, and is available to key holders the rest of the time. This half-and-half strategy makes it suitable for people who do occasional spots of printmaking as part of a wider practice, as well as full time printmakers who need long and continuous access to presses and equipment.
Courses are available in screenprinting and etching, with new courses coming in the new year.
Check it out!
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As an aside, it was very very foggy last weekend. How foggy? This foggy:
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| From here, you should be able to see the Thames Barrier, |
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| ...and from here, you can normally see across the water to the giant Tate and Lyle factory |
