SSIPS is made up of members who love to make prints. We create, we learn together, and we have the opportunity to show and sell our beautiful prints.

Membership – The annual membership ($35/year) goes from September 1 to August 31st.

Membership includes:

• Use of our printmaking studio
• The SSIPS newsletter
• Regular updates about upcoming events and shows
• Orientation to the studio
• Opportunities to take workshops
• Access to the SSIPS library with borrowing privileges of up to 2 weeks/item
• Opportunities to show works in SSIPS exhibitions
• Discounts at local art supply stores and framing services

The Studio:

• The SSIPS studio is at the Saltspring Island Multi Space (SIMS), and is open daily September through June, and Monday to Saturday in July and August. Hours can be found on the home page.
• The studio is for members’ use. All members wishing to use the studio must book a time for an orientation. Contact ssipsmembership@gmail.com to make an appointment. Once you have completed the orientation you will be given the access code to the studio. Please remember to sign in each time!
• The studio is a toxic materials free zone. (eg. no acid baths or solvents) Any questions about this, please ask!

We have to cover our rent and operating costs! You can pay for your time in the studio by:

• Purchasing annual studio full access fee, or
• Pay as you go options.

Please note that we all contribute to the costs of supplies by making a donation each time we use communal materials. (Inks, media, etc.) Some materials, like paper, have a specific cost.

The annual studio full access fee – $295/year. (+ Membership $35) This gives you daily access to the studio except for statutory holidays and when SSIPS is hosting a workshop, school class or special event. Please always check the online calendar and the open hours! In addition, your benefits include:

• Mentored studio days (Tuesdays, Sept-June, 10 am – 2 pm) at no charge.
• Studio time with other members. Mentoring, collaboration, fun and more.
• A cupboard space and a paper drawer or shelf, as available.
• Bridging sessions with mentors towards working independently in the studio.

Pay as you go options – this option provides members with studio time and studio events on a pay as you go basis. Please pay at the studio or by e-transfer.

• Pay for a day’s access to the studio at $15/day, or $5/hour.
• Pay fees for mentored studio days ($20/day), demonstrations and other activities.

Guests – guests, including your children/grandchildren, are welcome on an occasional basis. Children must be supervised at all times. You are responsible for any issues that may arise. Adult guests are asked to pay a fee of $15/day or $5/hour per/person.

Exhibitions:
As a member you can enter your works in our shows! Each year we have our annual Impressions show, usually at the Salt Spring Gallery. We also participate each year in the Guilds Show in May. And often there are other special shows. For each you’ll receive a Call for Entry with all the show information. 

Workshops:
Look for the SSIPS program on the Workshop page. 

Payments:
Whenever possible we ask you to pay for memberships, full access fees, workshops and show entries online. Thanks for helping this way. If for some reason this is not possible please contact treasurer@ssiprintmakers.ca.

Bursaries:
Bursaries may be available. Please inquire.

Responsibilities:
Keep in mind that this is a member-run studio, with no paid helpers or clean-up crew! All members using the studio are responsible for:

• A clean work space, a clean studio, and clean equipment.
• Keeping equipment stored properly, (a place for everything and everything in its place!).
• Safe practices including health and covid related instructions.
• Locking doors and closing windows on leaving.

In addition, all members may be asked to take on designated tasks to keep the studio functioning well, and are always encouraged to contribute towards the smooth functioning of the Society and studio. This includes, but is not limited to, being considerate and mindful of others’ use of the studio, sharing time and equipment, understanding that it is not a production facility, participating in committees, responding to calls for assistance for events and programs, and contributing time to work parties as needed.