Open-Access
Welcome to Dekkle Studios, your inclusive space for artistic expression. Explore our tailored membership plans, starting with the New Beginner Artist tier, offering affordable access to premium printmaking equipment. Dive into a trial period with three studio days and, if it aligns with your vision, enjoy a £200 discount when transitioning to the Yearly Open-Access membership. Progress seamlessly into our Artist Open-Access tier, providing a personalized studio with flexible bookings and 24/7 access. Join our vibrant community, create without boundaries, and unlock exclusive benefits with Yearly Open-Access at Dekkle Studios.
New: Beginner Artist
Yearly Beginner Artist One-Off Payment of £300
One day per month + additional six flexible bookable days.
We are trialling a new beginner artist Open-Access, as we get quite a lot of requests to join the Studio from artists at the beginning of their career where money is tight, but we want to give opportunity to everyone to have access to high quality print making equipment at affordable prices.
This Beginner Open-Access is open for Applications from Beginner artists, no prior printmaking experience is expected, but a short, tailored course at Dekkle may be required to get Health and safety end get you printing in the right Direction for your work.
Trial Open-Access
Spent three days in the studio trialling Dekkle open-access at your pace.
Getting the most out of your trial and if you feel that it’s right for your, we will give you a £200 discount on a one year Open-Access plan.
Artist Open-Access
Explore artistic freedom at Dekkle with our personalized Open-Access Studio. Choose from Yearly, 4 Weekly, Weekly, and Daily membership options, and enjoy three days for the price of two, offering flexible studio usage tailored to your artistic practice.
Dekkle welcomes artists of all levels, fostering a supportive community within our studio space. Whether you’re an emerging talent or an established creator, our dedicated space is designed to nurture your creativity.
With Dekkle’s unique membership, enjoy the freedom to book studio slots that align with your schedule. Limited to a maximum of three artists at a time, our studio provides ample room for you to bring your artistic vision to life.
Embrace inspiration at any hour with 24/7 studio access. Break free from constraints and create art whenever your muse strikes.
As a Dekkle member, join a thriving creative community. Connect with like-minded artists, exchange ideas, and receive valuable feedback. Celebrate your artistic journey with the support of a vibrant artistic network.
Yearly Open-Access Key Benefits
- Key to the workshop.
- Book the studio in advance.
- Use of drying boards
- Use of etching supplies, use of litho stones, and other sundries.
- Technical assistance or Art critique about your Artwork with David, who you can book at an hourly rate.
- Your own home page on our Viewing-Room
- 6 complimentary professionally photographed artworks
- 50% discount on professionally photographed artworks
- Have access to your own plan chest drawer.
- A shelf for a storage box.
- Teaching opportunities: You may be interested in running your own workshop and teaching in our Dekkle Studios. This would be in negotiation and collaboration with Dekkle Studios. This could be an opportunity to subsidise the membership fee.
- Printing opportunities: as one of our artist members you could work with us on our professional printing services.
Beginner Artist Fusion
£450
Discover the perfect blend for budding artists with our Beginner Artist Fusion package. Tailored for those eager to become open access members but may feel uncertain about studio practices, this fusion seamlessly combines the benefits of the Beginner Artist Open Access (£350) and personalized One-to-One Tuition (£250) into an exclusive bundle priced at just £450 – offering an incredible savings of £150.
In the engaging open access session, we guide you through essential safety measures and provide comprehensive insights to help you familiarize yourself with studio practices. Rest assured, if you feel the need for more time, you can easily schedule additional one-to-one sessions at a reduced cost. Your Beginner Artist Open Access will commence whenever you feel comfortable, ensuring a personalized and flexible experience tailored to your pace.
For any inquiries or to address specific questions, feel free to reach out to our studio. David is always available to assist you on your artistic journey. We're here to support you every step of the way.
Limited to 15 places
Open Access Pricing
Winter months heating charge now £3.50 from £5 per day 2023, Heating charge subject to change.
New to Dekkle only
Get up to speed with ease
If you’re an experienced printmaker looking to join our community, we offer a basic one-hour induction at our studio to ensure you’re familiar with our facilities for just £50. Once completed, you can easily book open-access time.
Tailored support for your artistic journey
We understand that every artist has different needs and aspirations. That’s why we offer personalized inductions, curated by David himself. Whether you need additional guidance or want a more advanced introduction, we can create a tailored induction package ranging from £50 to £500, based on your needs and budget.
One-to-one tuition tailored.
Tailored tuition is a great opportunity to explore printmaking methods. If you are new to printmaking it can be used as an induction into traditional print techniques. Alternatively, it can be used to develop your printmaking if you are already familiar with the process. Working at your own pace and changing methods on the fly if required, getting the most out of the time you have in the studio with David.
Multiple days can be booked at a discount, it all depends on what you are want to do. Please contact David with any questions.
This also allows you to reserve a limited membership space, with no obligation to take one.