studio terms and conditions 2025
screenprint/riso studio membership
An independent, community-based print studio since 2010
THE STUDIO
The Printhaus is a private limited company by guarantee, co-founded and directed by Tom Whitehead and Jude Lau. The Printhaus runs as a not-for-profit organisation, reinvesting any and all profits back into the studio for the benefit of its members and the wider community. It provides the following services and amenities to the local community, public sector organisations and community groups:
Studio membership
Print courses and workshops
One to one tuition and training
Screenprint and Riso printing services
Regular art markets and events
Mentorships
WHO CAN JOIN
Who is the membership for: The membership, studio facilities and equipment are for individuals to develop their own artwork and creative skills
Who cannot join: Membership is not open to commercial print businesses and/or individuals who print other people's artwork and/or designs
Experience required: Membership is open to people who have at least attended a screenprint/riso course or studied it as part of their education. It is strongly recommended that people with no knowledge or experience complete a course prior to applying for membership
Suitable for ages: Pay-As-You-Go membership is suitable for ages 16 years+. Full membership is suitable for ages 18 years+
THE MEMBERSHIP
Types of membership: There are two types of membership - PAY-AS-YOU-GO MEMBERSHIP and FULL MEMBERSHIP
About membership: All applicants start as a Pay-As-You-Go member unless they have opted for Full membership and successfully completed the competency test. Our aim is to see members working independently in the studio as Full members. Therefore Pay-As-You-Go membership acts as a bridge to support members whilst they build on their skills and can lead to Full membership
Subscriptions:
Pay-As-You-Go membership is an ongoing subscription under the condition at least 1 session is attended every 3 months. The subscription starts immediately proceeding the induction
Full membership is a renewable subscription of 3 months, 6 months or 1 year. The subscription starts the 1st of the proceeding month
JOINING
Beginners and experienced applicants enter into the same joining process by attending an induction
All applicants start as a Pay-As-You-Go member unless they opt for Full membership
Applicants need only complete the induction(s) in the print technique(s) they wish to practice in the studio. Choosing from: Paper screenprinting induction / Textiles screenprinting induction / Riso induction
Applicants can opt for Full membership on their membership form
Applicants who opt for Full membership should expect to attend a second appointment to take the competency test. The test is a 1-hour written and practical exercise based in the studio. On completion of the test applicants will receive feedback on their performance and be referred to the most suitable membership for them at that point
ACCESS
The level of access is determined by the type of membership:
Pay-As-You-Go membership: Pay-As-You-Go members have access during allocated dates/times only. Access outside of allocated dates/times is not permitted. Members sign-up to sessions via the Members area and at the same time choose their time-slot on the print equipment. The session times are split into Pay-As-You-Go Light and Pay-As-You-Go Extra on:
Monday - 2.30-5.30pm
Wednesday - 1.30-4.30pm / 5.30-8.30pm
Thursday - 1.30-4.30pm
Saturday - 9.30am-12.30pm
*Members who book onto the first slot of the session are permitted to come into the studio half an hour earlier*
Full membership: Full members have independent access 7-days a week, 8.30am-10pm, bookable via Google Calendar. The exception to this is during Pay-As-You-Go sessions. Full members wishing to use the studio during Pay-As-You-Go sessions must follow the procedure of:
Check the Pay-As-You-Go calendar for availability
Email printhausworkshops@gmail.com to request the booking
Confirmation of the booking will be emailed
BOOKING TIME ON PRINT EQUIPMENT
*There is no time cap for preparatory work (eg. coating screens, drawing work)*
Pay-As-You-Go membership: Time-slots are set at 1 hour slots on the riso and 1.5 hours on the carousel and flat-beds
Full membership: Maximum allowance of up to 3-hours per day on equipment
CHANGES TO ACCESS
The calendar is monitored for usage and/or cancellations
Access times are subject to change based on demand
All members will be consulted by email to inform and influence changes to access times
HEALTH & SAFETY IN THE WORKSHOP
The studio uses primarily water-based inks and accompanying cleaners. Members must check with staff first about the use of non-water-based inks/cleaners. The studio is a shared space and members with medical conditions could be exposed to harmful fumes/chemicals that might endanger their health and your own
Members who feel noticeably unwell and/or present symptoms of any communicable disease should stay away from the studio until they are in better health
Prior to the use of any facility or equipment, members must first take the required training and be approved by staff
It is a requirement of membership that health & safety guidelines are adhered to
All members will receive health & safety training as part of the induction and before the start of membership
On successful completion of the health & safety training, members can request or be required to undertake further training in accordance with the prescribed health & safety guidelines
COST OF MEMBERSHIP
Fees are paid for in full and in advance by either direct credit transfer or card payment. The cost of membership is in two parts: induction + subscription
Induction fee: Paper screenprint induction, textiles screenprint induction, riso induction
Pay-As-You-Go membership: After the induction Pay-As-You-Go members need only pay for the sessions they wish to attend. There are two rates, Pay-As-You-Go Light and Pay-As-You-Go Extra. These are paid for in advance via the website
Full membership: In addition to one-off payment of fees we offer monthly payment plans. One-off payments are paid online via the Members Area. Monthly payment plans take a little longer to process and are dealt with via direct email and the platform, GoCardless for Xero
Deposits: Paying by monthly instalments requires a deposit upfront. The fee is refundable provided all of the following conditions are met:
payment plan is completed according to schedule and in full
outstanding dues are cleared either on or before renewal date
personal belongings are collected or appropriate arrangements are made to recycle materials, either on or before renewal date
CONCESSIONS
Concessionary rates are available for people aged 60+yrs and students currently in higher or further education. To qualify for concessionary rates we require one of the following forms of ID:
Drivers licence
Passport
Student ID card
Name of place of study and contact for tutor
COLLABORATIVE PROJECTS
We welcome collaborative working in the studio. Members who collaborate with others as part of their regular work or artistic practice, must speak with us beforehand to discuss the finer details of the collaboration and how they intend to use the studio
MATERIALS
The studio sells materials for screenprinting and riso printing
Materials must be paid for either in advance or at the end of each printing session
Payment is made by card and using the POS (Point Of Sale) located in the upstairs studio. Minimum spend of £1 per transaction
Members can bring in their own art materials to use in the studio
Screens must be checked by staff before use on the exposure-unit
RENEWING MEMBERSHIP
Pay-As-You-Go members:
There are no renewal fees provided at least 1 session every 3 months is attended
In the circumstance members have not met the prescribed minimum they would need to attend another induction to continue
Full members:
Members will receive an initial email reminder 2 weeks in advance
Followed by a further 1-week reminder
Final email reminder sent 2 days before renewal is due
Members are responsible for emailing their renewal preference either on or before the due date
Past the due date members have a 14-day grace period to email their renewal preference
Past the 14-day grace period, membership is automatically stopped and a further induction would be required to re-join the studio
Members will receive an email confirming the end of their membership and instructions for collection of belongings
STORAGE
Lockers and plan-chest drawers are available for hire subject to availability
There is shared screens storage for all screenprint members located in the ground floor studio and in the adjoining corridor. Members should clearly label their screens with a permanent marker and/or coloured tape. Members are responsible for the safe-keeping of their own screens. We do not take responsibility for members’ personal screens
KEEPING THE WORKSHOP TIDY
Members are responsible for tidying up after themselves
All equipment and materials must be cleaned and returned to their allocated places
Rubbish and waste must be disposed of responsibly by using the correct waste-bins provided
COURSES
The continued subscription to our courses helps to sustain the studio. Members should expect there will be times when parts of the studio will be pre-booked and they will be sharing the studio with non-members. If there is ever an instance where the entire studio is inaccessible because of an external booking, members will be notified by email with at least 2 weeks notice
CODE OF CONDUCT
The following practices are not acceptable and could result in the termination of membership without compensation:
Printing other people's artwork. Commissioned work is permitted, provided it is your design and not something which has been ready-supplied or designed by someone else
Not paying for materials/equipment at the end of each print session
Using equipment without an induction
Producing merchandise using logos/brands/designs without permission from the original brand or intellectual property owner
Bringing non-members into the workshop without prior permission
Using equipment under the influence of alcohol/drugs