Impress Printmakers Studio and Gallery Brisbane Australia is a not-for-profit open access community print making Studio and Gallery managed and supported by fine artist volunteers through a program of membership contributions, donations and fundraising

Hi All
Please read ALL of this necessarily long post for an update on how we are managing Impress Printmakers Studio during this health crisis.

COVID19  UPDATE: Until further notice 
1. Impress Printmakers Studio is open to press bookings by individual artists working alone or with a person with whom they usually reside. Numbers in the studio at one time are limited. If using the studio please limit power and water use to conserve resources. Do you need the air conditioner, now it is cooler? Book online and await confirmation of your appointment as usual.
https://www.impress.org.au/studio-booking-form.html
2. Some MOB Days are cancelled until further notice. Some such as Etching, Lithography and Screenprinting have recommenced with limited numbers.
www.impress.org.au
3. Workshops have recommenced and are being rescheduled in consultation with the Artist Tutors availability.
Please consider booking these or even pre-booking places as Workshop income is Impress Printmakers Studio and Gallery's major source of income and we will have very limited income for the duration of this health crisis and  economic hibernation. Similarly many Tutors are reliant on intermittent work for income and to support their artistic practice. Note advertised dates where they exist are all current.
https://www.impress.org.au/workshops.html
4. We are taking bookings for gallery hire next year and the remainder of this year.  Please book your preferred dates now as all current bookings will be moved to new dates in the future in consultation with the current hirers. Preference will be given in order of original booking.
https://www.impress.org.au/gallery-hire-proposal-form.html
5. Membership subscriptions are more important to us than ever as these currently represent our last remaining form of income. Unfortunately, expenses remain the same as usual. Therefore, please consider renewing your membership and / or including a most welcome donation. https://www.impress.org.au/membership-application.html
Stay safe and sane. Happy Printmaking!

IMPRESS  PRINTMAKERS MANAGEMENT  TEAM (IMT) NEXT MEETING
TBA
Zoom meetings during Covid

LUNCH : 1pm  - 2pm

secretary@impress.org.au

Meetings 11am -1pm on Open Day
Saturday once a month
(February - November)
See Open Day Dates
Financial and other Reporting
Open Discussion and Decision Making
Suggestions for Projects welcomed.
Minutes recorded by the secretary
(If you wish to receive a copy,
please ask the Secretary to include you in the list
to whom the Minutes are sent)
All Members are welcome to attend
and your participation is encouraged.​
​The Impress Printmakers Management Team  welcomes all members and those interested in helping to support Impress Printmakers
​Meetings are informative and
support the strategic direction of our
Not for Profit Cultural Community Organisation

Printmaking MOBS
with specific
Media Interests

EVERY MONTH In 2020: Members Only
Ever been curious about a print medium or simply wanted to talk shop, find out some tips or tricks to achieve that quality print? Now you can. Check Facebook, Newsletter or Website for dates to join. Small fee $5 towards Studio use for:
* The Screenprint (SPG) MOB
David Burrows -  1st Saturday 10 - 2pm

* The Etching MOB
Glenda Orr - 1st Tuesday 10 - 2pm

*The Litho MOB
Cliff Eames - Alternate  Mondays and Sundays 10-2pm

* The Lino MOB - on hold for Covid
Wayne Singleton - TBA 10 -2pm

* The Drypoint / Collograph MOB
Kay Watanabe - TBA 10 - 2pm

(There will have to be some variations in MOB Days through 2020 -
Dates to be advised)
Events ongoing : monthly
To join a MOB  - contact Impress to have your email forwarded to the relevant group facilitator.

If any member/members are interested in facilitating an evening group in one of these mediums please come to Open Day to discuss the idea or send an email to secretary@impress.org.au.

Open Day

 Dates- cancelled
February 29 2020
March 28 2020
April 18 2020 (3rd Saturday to avoid Anzac Day events)
May 23 2020
June 27 2020
July 25 2020 (AGM)
August 22 2020
September 26 2020
October 24 2020
November 28 2020
December 6 2020 (no IMT Meeting and  first Sunday to avoid Christmas Day)

4th Saturdays Mostly
See dates above for variations in 2020
7am to 10pm -
Free Studio  Use only for inducted members*.
You can  use the studio presses for free, if you are inducted*.
​Purchase  discounted fine art papers, lino blocks, wash out screens, etch plates, proof,  print, draw, aquatint and more or just have a coffee and  a chat.
Wear closed in shoes and other protective equipment if you intend  printmaking.
​Bring your  swipe card to enter.
​Members also usually have a Communal Lunch at the Kedron Park Hotel next door (optional but all members and their friends are welcome to come)
Also open to the public on these days for tours 2pm - 3pm (Please let us know you are coming)
IMT members will be present for guided tours and meetings.
*If you don't have your own inks and intend to use Impress Printmakers Studio  materials - Please pay the small  $5 materials fee online
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Induction Essentials
​NEXT STUDIO INDUCTION:    Open Days but booking is essential.
Contact studio Coordinator
1.Bookings by Online form to studio coordinator
2. Confirmation
​3. Attend with payment:  $30 cash 
Bookings. Submit an Induction Booking Form to arrange your induction.
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WORKSHOP PROGRAM 2020 Coming soon
WORKSHOP SURVEY WISH LIST
Enter suggestions below
CHOOSE THE WORKSHOP PROGRAM
OR DESIGN YOUR OWN ​
Customised Workshops for Groups
If you have or would like to organise a Group of between 7 - 10 Members or friends to participate in a specific workshop of your choosing, Impress Printmakers Studio and Gallery Management Team will endeavour to organise the event for you.

Please fill in the Form below and press the Submit button at the bottom to email your suggestions.

2020 - 2021 WORKSHOP PROGRAM WISH LIST

MEMBERS PROFILE PAGES

Members who would also like a profile page on the Impress Site need to email a ready to publish Artist Statement, CV or Biography which can be pasted into a personal page on this website and several good quality jpeg images of your artwork to membership@impress.org.au or president@impress.org.au and they will be uploaded as time permits.

MEMBERS WEBSITE LINKS: