Ochre Print Studio

General information

Ochre Print Studio is the largest Open Access studio based in South East England and supports artists of all abilities and the local community through the provision of specialist printmaking facilities and a highly valued programme of related courses, talks and exhibitions. Ochre Print Studio’s work is underpinned by its steadfast commitment to inclusivity, as reflected in its unique location at Lockwood Centre, one of Surrey Choices’ day centres for adults with learning difficulties and its provision of a safe, welcoming and generative atmosphere enabling artists at all stages of their careers and of all abilities to thrive and develop their practice. Ochre is an artists’ led organisation managed by a core group of professional artists, with all profits reinvested for the benefit and service of the membership and local community and provides a significant art and education resource in Surrey and the bordering counties. This creative printmaking studio continues to grow under the management and direction of Annee Robson, an exhibiting artist and experienced printmaker and David Sanders, who has more than forty years experience in business to business communications and studied printing and typography at Camberwell. While David concentrates on the practical side of running a studio and developing the facilities offered to members and those wishing to learn about printmaking, Annee and her team of tutors teach printmaking skills to a broad range of artists including beginners, experienced artists/printmakers and adults with learning difficulties. We are currently overseeing the installation of new etching and digital facilities at the studio. This Arts Council England (ACE) funded project is being managed by Anne Jenkins MA CA, as part of the funding application and we hope for great things in 2017, with the prospect of offering the expanded range of facilities and courses to artists in Surrey and beyond!