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City of Culture
Capital Fund
Cultural Community Infrastructure:
Expression of Interest for Funding
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2. SECTION ONE:
CONTACT DETAILS
1. Name of Organisation:
Derry Print Workshop.Ltd
2. Address of Organisation:
Location: 9-11 Pump St. (Inner City Trust Craft Units) Derry
*Please use contact address below for written correspondence
Town_Derry / Londonderry________ Postcode ____________________
Phone number: _028 71261253 mobile: 07706862496
E-mail address: andrew.hepburn@nwrc.ac.uk
Web site: ____________________________
3. Name of contact person within organisation who will deal with all
correspondence:
Andrew Hepburn or Paul Barwise
4. Position of contact person within organisation:
_ Treasurer / Secretary________________________________________
5. Details of contact person (if different from 2 above):
Address: __8 Miller Street______________________________
Town __Derry______________________Postcode __BT486SU
Phone number: _028 71261253_ Fax number: ___________________
E-mail address _andrew.hepburn@nwrc.ac.uk
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3. SECTION TWO:
ORGANISATION DETAILS
1. What does your organisation do?
Derry Print Workshop.Ltd (DPW) is a recognised non-profit organisation founded
with the aim of providing facilities for artists to make limited edition original fine art
prints and to promote print making as an art form. Its objectives are providing print
making facilities for artists and provide tuition for those from as wide a range of
backgrounds as possible who wish to learn and develop print making skills, and to
organise a range of exhibitions, catalogues and productions of prints. The Workshop
aims to create opportunities for artists from differing social and cultural backgrounds
to work together.
An initial workspace has been though the workshop requires further investment and
development in order to satisfy the mission statement of the DPW:
The aim of Print Workshop is to provide a focal point and a properly staffed and
equipped centre of excellence to promote both the appreciation and practice of
print- making and other related visual arts, and to service the print- making needs of
both professionals and the wider community.
2. In what year was your organisation started?
2000
3. What is the legal status of this organisation?
Voluntary Organisation
Company limited by guarantee x
Company limited by shares
Recognised charity x
Trust
Other public body
Sub-section of a regional / national organisation
Other: Please specify
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4. 4. Recognised Charity Number (if applicable) _XR51294 (Limited Company with
Charitable Status) Revenue evidence attached
5. VAT Registration Number (if applicable) ____________________________
6. Please list the names and positions of the 3 main office-holders in your
organisation:
Name_Andrew Hepburn Position _Treasurer
Name _Paul Barwise Position _Secretary
Name _Julius Guzy Position _Chairman
7. How many permanent paid staff (if any) work for your organisation?
All staff are voluntary
8. Outline the current financial position of your organisation. Please attach any
supporting information you consider relevant.
The company is solvent and has been cleared by the revenue each year since
2000. Copy of most recent bank statement attached.
9. Please confirm whether the building, for which the project is proposed, is:
o Currently leased with the Inner City Trust since 2006
Statutory approvals:
Does your proposed project require any statutory approvals such as Planning
Approval, Listed Building Consent or Building Control approval?
YES NO x
If any statutory approvals are required, please provide details of these
requirements and the status of related submissions and approvals.
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5. SECTION THREE: PROJECT PROPOSAL
1. Using the following sections, please provide a detailed description of
your proposal, outlining the rationale for the proposed project, how it
will be delivered and the anticipated impacts and outcomes of the
proposed project, indicating how it can add value to the cultural offering
of the city region. Where appropriate: plans, drawings, images or
sketches should also be provided. This information will be used to
assess your proposal against the stated criteria.
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6. Please provide a description of the proposal: (400 words)
The aim of Print Workshop is to provide a focal point and a properly staffed and
equipped centre of excellence to promote both the appreciation and practice of
print-making and other related visual arts, and to service the print-making needs of
both professionals and the wider community.
The proposal will extend the capability of the existing facility in order to provide full
intaglio, relief and digital print requirements for artists, groups and education. There
has been a continued interest and high demand for access and education in
printmaking but the existing facility and equipment and insurance requirements
prohibit this development.
DPW would like to be able to provide courses in printmaking. At the moment with just
the one etching press, little work bench area and very basic clean up facilities, it is
not feasible. There is also a need to provide a safe facility for public use, which
means; Insurance ventilation, heating, and boiler units (for hot water) should be
made safe. The installation of fire safety equipment i.e. extinguishers, fire door exit
locks, smoke detectors etc. is also a priority. Funding will need to be found in order to
address these problem areas.
Artists with different levels of print making experience may use the
workshop. Those not familiar with workshop practice may use the facilities
under supervision and will be encouraged to develop their skills and
become full members with full access privileges.
There are many Print Workshop around the world and the ethos of open
access and community development are common to all. It is envisaged
that this ethos will be reflected in developing the Print Workshop.
The proposal will involve running workshop for etching, relief printing and
gyclee (digital print).
The key success factor will be in establishing at least one annual
exhibition of fine art print in the city, such as in Belfast and Bangor, with
an objective of staging a specific print exhibition to enhance the 2013 city
of culture event.
The investment sought will extend the services and facilities of the DPW
and provide a capital investment necessary to properly equip and run the
workshop.
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Please outline the rationale for the proposed project: (150 words)
The only comparable facilities are available in Belfast (Belfast Print

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8. 2. How does your project meet the criteria listed in the guidance notes?
Criterion 1: Adding value to the Arts/Cultural infrastructure
See Guidance Notes, Criterion 1.
How does your proposal add value to the cultural offering in the Derry City
Council area and help to deliver on the ambition and step changes for City of
Culture and its legacy? (300 words)
Born out of need, it will extend the resources in the Derry City area
providing a facility for artists, illustrators, and professional printmakers. It
will provide taught courses in printmaking techniques for beginners,
professional artists and the general community.
The facility will benefit local and visiting artists. Art teachers and students,
providing a resource for professional development and organised
printmaking demonstrations by resident and visiting artists. Those in the
general community who have an interest in printmaking techniques.
The project will have a lasting legacy long after 2013 providing the city
with a facility that can further grow, expand and become part of an
international network of printmaking organisations.
The proposed project will add value through:
• Print making facilities - for the professionals. An open workshop used all the time
with room for up to 10 competent artists to work on their own printmaking.
• Provide a much needed Digital Printmaking facility extending the capability of the
existing facility
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• Courses / Teaching, and demonstrations workshops for professional artists and a Comment
variety of classes and supervision for all levels of experience and covering all s:
aspects of printmaking.
• Cross community initiatives - for the Community Relations Council. An input to
cross cultural and community development by means such exhibitions. Projects
using themes reflecting cultural traditions and training for youth workers.
• Employment - for the locality.
• Tourist attraction - also for the locality. A programme of exhibitions, both
permanent and temporary, local and travelling, and including exchange
exhibitions.
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9. Criterion 2 : Cultural services provided:
See Guidance Notes, Criterion 2
What opportunities will your proposal provide to the local cultural sector and
the local community to experience and appreciate arts and/or culture? (300
words)
The proposal will provide many opportunities for the local cultural sector and
community.
The following are the Workshop's main stakeholders and/or clients (present and
potential) and their requirements within:
Directors:
Who want to have a significant say in the direction of the workshop, to have the use of
its facilities, and to exhibit their work.
Other Professional Artists:
Who want to do, and to exhibit, their own work and some of whom want to earn
money from workshops, demonstrations and teaching.
Visiting Artists and Artists-in-Residence:
With requirements specific to the individuals but which include use of the facilities and
the opportunity to exhibit.
Leisure Users:
Participants in Classes who want tuition and the opportunity to practice and to exhibit.
Institutions: such as schools, colleges, and education boards who want to rent
specialised facilities and expertise.
The City: Who want a key arts resource to build into the tourism and marketing
strategy of the area.
The proposal will enable:
• An open workshop used all the time with room for up to competent 10 artists to
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10. work on their own print-making.
• A variety of classes and supervision for all levels of experience and covering all
aspects of print-making. Extending existing work with local organisations.
• A programme of exhibitions both permanent and temporary, local and travelling,
and including exchange exhibitions.
• An input to cross cultural and community development by means such exhibitions.
projects using themes reflecting cultural traditions and training for youth workers.
• Potential to engage with the community and increase awareness and appreciation
of fine art printmaking produced by local artists.
Criterion 3 : Innovation and Creativity
See Guidance Notes, Criterion 3.
Will your proposal bring something new, exciting or innovative to the wider
arena of arts and culture? (200 words)
No fully accessible print workshop has yet been established in the North
West of Ireland. The workshop would provide important support for the
artist community and assist in its continued development in this region of
the UK and Ireland
The aim of Print Workshop is to provide a focal point and a properly staffed and
equipped centre of excellence to promote both the appreciation and practice of
print-making and other related visual arts, and to service the print-making needs of
both professionals and the wider community.
There has been a highly positive reaction to the proposal from local artists and
educators in the area. There is a real demand to expand the limited provision at
present. This proposal will go some way to improve the facilities and enable artists,
educators and the community to engage in an ancient yet highly innovative and
progressive art form.
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11. Criterion 4 : Deliverability and capacity to deliver
See Guidance Notes, Criterion 4.
How will the project be delivered? Give details of the current status of the
project and the project delivery structure.
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See Attached document.
Any other information you consider relevant (150 words)
The workshop has highly experienced and capable voluntary directors; professional
educators in the visual arts, established fine artists and practising printmakers and
exhibitors.
There is now a ‘Critical Mass’ of visual artists who need access to the facility in order
to develop their practise and have a focal point for artistic and cultural development.
The highly positive impact of Belfast Print Workshop and Seacourt Print Workshop in
Bangor indicate what can be achieved in terms of the positive cultural, economic and
community impact a small investment can achieve. We fully believe if our proposal is
supported that the Derry Print Workshop expansion plan will provide a real legacy to
the city and make a considerable cultural impact in the region.
We hope the panel will look favourably on our expression of interest submission and
are happy to work in partnership and realise the potential of the proposal.
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12. Derry Print Workshop Expansion Project and Implementation
Plan
Time Frame
Capital investment sought through Phase one of the proposal outlined can begin
immediately after final decision in July 2011 using the existing workshop premises in
the Inner City Trust Craft Unit at Pump Street.
Capital Investment sought through Phase two of the proposal outlined can begin on
securing the proposed larger location at the ‘Old Clinic’ site on Pump Street. The
workshop is working closely with Studio6ix.Ltd and a long term lease is available
from summer 2011. The workshop intends to move to the new location enabling full
implementation of Phase two of the proposal from August 2011. The projected time
frame to fully realise the expansion of the project is no more than three months and
certainly well in advance of the Derry City UK 2013 City of Culture event.
Estimated Project Costs (Capital)
The following cost estimate is outlined in two phases. The first phase can be
implemented within the existing workspace facilitating the provision of digital
printmaking (gyclee) system enhancing the existing facilities of the DPW.
Improving workshop facility: Phase One
Assessment of what is needed for first phase of development:
Provide a Digital Imaging / Printmaking Facility
If the workshop is to embrace the digital era and support new artforms then it
will have to expand into this area. All key print workshops now support and
provide digital printmaking facilities. This equipment will be supported through
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13. digital imaging workshops provided at the Northwest Regional College
utilising existing digital imaging studios. An assessment (based on
equipment used by Glasgow print workshop) of what is needed in order to
facilitate small and large scale digital fine art printmaking has been provided:
If the above areas are addressed then the workshop will be able to
• Offer public access to the workshop by running courses in Digital
(gyclee) Printmaking
• Facilitate group work and exhibitions
• Improve workshop facilities
• Vary artistic production
• Encourage and increase membership
List of Equipment Needed (with approximate pricing)
First Phase of set up
Equipment Approx price
EPSON 44" STYLUS PRO 9880 £7000
COLOUR PRINTER
EPSON A2 STYLUS PHOTO R4880
COLOUR PRINTER £2200
2 x iMac, 27-inch, 3.2GHz Intel Core 2 Duo £3000
2 x Photoshop Imaging Software £600
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14. Also an initial material stock will be needed in the set up in
order to facilitate courses
2 x Lyson Media 265gsm Fine Art Paper £380
– Roll Format, 610mm x 30m (44’)
Continous Ink System /supplies £1200
Paper Stock £500
TOTAL ESTIMATE COST: £13780
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15. Improving workshop facility: Phase Two
Derry Print workshop would like to be able to provide courses in printmaking.
At the moment with just the one etching press, little work bench area and very
basic clean up facilities, it is not feasible. There is also a need to provide a
larger safe facility for public use, which means electrical installation of lighting,
ventilation, heating, and boiler units (for hot water) should be made safe. The
installation of fire safety equipment i.e. extinguishers, fire door exit locks,
smoke detectors etc. is also a priority. Funding will need to be found in order
to address these areas.
The workshop will relocate to Studio6ix workshops Pump Street.
Assessment of what is needed for second phase of
development:
Making good the Print workspace at Studio6ix
If the workshop is to run courses then it will have to expand into this area. An
assessment of what is needed in order to make the back workspace suitable
for working in has been provided:
Presses
The workshop would like to provide courses in etching and relief print
processes. To do this we need additional equipment and materials.
At present we have two presses:
1 etching press – plank size 48 inch x 24 inches with double reduction
gearing.
And
1 small bench mounted Platen relief press suitable only for A4 size paper.
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16. While the small bench press is suitable for small individual work it is restrictive
for any group work and does not facilitate large-scale relief printing. The
inclusion of an Albion or Columbian press to the workshops equipment would
enhance the process of relief printing in all areas.
In addition to improving the relief printing area the introduction of a second
larger good quality etching press (Harry Rochats double reduction gearing
etching press, size 813mm x 1651mm bed) will prove invaluable. It will make
it easier for running courses by freeing up the smaller etching press while also
allowing the production of larger intaglio prints of good quality.
The provision of these presses would also necessitate the improvement of the
larger work area to accommodate equipment and work procedures.
Larger sink for clean up area.
We need a large, purpose built, sink to ease the task of cleaning up and
improve the workshops facilities for courses. An example would be one of the
sinks offered by Richards of Hull (see enclosed description). The addition of
such a large sink is invaluable when trying to create a good, safe workshop
practice. An electric water boiler would also need to be installed in order to
provide hot water for clean up and an extraction fan unit should also be
located here, particularly as it is also intended to place the acid bath facility in
this area.
Aquatint Area
Whether incorporating a resin based or non – toxic aquatint procedure a
properly ventilated booth area needs to be set up.
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17. Workbench areas
The workshop needs additional workbenches (both fixed and freestanding) in
order to facilitate working on drawings, plate preparation, inking up plates,
cutting blocks etc. This will become particularly necessary with the
introduction of courses and the increase in the number of people using the
facility at the one time.
Ventilation
With any print workshop ventilation is important, so as to extract any fumes
from inks, acids etc. Although DPW mean to set up as a non-toxic workshop,
i.e. using ferric chloride for the acid bite, a non resin aquatint process and
limiting the use of turpentine for clean up etc, there is still a need for good
ventilation. The large workspace (which will contain the clean up, acid bath
and aquatint areas) is enclosed with very little natural ventilation so ventilation
is a necessity here. Local ventilation booths are needed solvent use.
Heating
Two large portable electric heaters will be needed in order to make the work
area comfortable for working in.
Health and safety
The workshop must adhere to the Health and Safety at works act and apply to
COSHH (control of substances hazardous to health) regulations. So in
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18. addition to safe clean up, good ventilation, and adequate heating, fire safety
standards need to be met.
This necessitates the provision of fire extinguishers / blankets suitable for a
print workshop environment, smoke detector installation and good fire door
access.
Security
All access doors and windows need to be secure. The installation of an alarm
system may also be advisable.
If the above areas are addressed then the workshop will be able to
• Offer public access to the workshop by running courses in relief print
and intaglio processes
• Facilitate group work and exhibitions
• Improve workshop facilities
• Enable larger scale artwork to be produced in both relief and intaglio.
• Vary artistic production
• Improve print quality of relief work
• Help free up existing etching press
• Encourage and increase membership.
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19. List of Equipment Needed (with approximate pricing)
Second Phase of set up
Equipment Approx price
Clean up area:
• General purpose sink for cleaning of plates / blocks,
With a waste disposal treatment unit
Richards of Hull model T1 standard sink £600
Waste treatment unit ? £500
• Point of use hot water boiler £150
• Local ventilation unit £ 250
• Extraction fan unit £150
• Small sink for eye wash with spray attachment
(Health and safety) £150
• Metal storage cupboard £100
Large area:
• Medium sized etching press
Harry Rochat double geared
813mm x 1651mm bed £9,000
• Guillotine for plate cutting £1,200
• Aquatint booth set up – (non toxic)
Compressor and spray attachments,
Local ventilation unit. £ 2,500
• Free standing benches –
various sizes some with storage £1,200
• Drying wrack £460
• Metal storage cupboard £250
• Large ventilation and ducting units £2,000
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20. • Free standing electrical heaters x 2 £400
Front room:
• Large Platen relief press – Albion £4,500
• Print storage drawers £500
• Drying Wrack £500
• Print display wrack £150
• Ventilation units – wall or window mounted
and local ventilation unit £250
Other associated equipment and tools needed for workshop
Inking up tools – knives, rollers, dabbers
Relief cutting tools, chisels – for woodcuts,
V-tools gauges for linocuts, etc.
Dremal drill tool (for relief and intaglio)
Engraving tools- student and some professional
Etching tools- student and some professional
Dishes – large for soaking paper / acid trays
Etching press blankets
Cutting mats
Rules and straight edges
Magnifier
Vertical Acid Bath
Nitric / Hydrochloric Acid
Total: £5000
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21. Also an initial material stock will be needed in the set up in
order to facilitate courses
Lino blocks – 1 roll
Paper drypoint plates
Perspex sheets (for Drypoint)
Zinc plates (for drypoint) small and large sheets
Copper plates
Grounds / stop outs etc
Wax grounds
Acrylic grounds
Non toxic aquatint materials – Hunts speedball etc
Paper-
cartridge, reams
card reams
blotting reams
tissue
Etching papers - bk rives reams
German etching white
Relief papers Zerhkal white
Ts saunders
Ink-
For relief – water based and oil based
Bk/white and various colours
For intaglio - 300g cartridges in
Black / white and various colours
Sundries-
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22. Brushes, pencils, crayons, Indian ink,
drawing pens, tracing paper, carbon paper
For Collograph -
PVC glue, acrylic gesso, carbarundum powder,
scalpels, hard board, mount board, masking tape etc.
Total: £2500
Fire safety
Funding will be required in order to supply sufficient fire prevention
equipment.
A brief assessment of what is needed is as follows
Print Workshop space -
Clean up / acid bath area -
Total: £1000
TOTAL ESTIMATE COST: £33310
Installation of sink and extraction units
Extra costs will be incurred for the electrical and plumbing installation of
above equipment. An estimate would need to be sourced if we are successful
in securing the equipment.
TOTAL ESTIMATE COST: £2500
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23. Additional Operating Costs
Administration
All investment, work and input has been on a voluntary basis so far. If the true
potential of this project is to be realised the Workshop needs to employ the
equivalent of a full-time manager / administrator/technician to deal with the routine
administration of the Workshop and to provide a basic technical service for its users.
Belfast and Seacourt have full time staff dealing with administration, funding and
technical operation.
It is proposed to establish a 3 year post (fixed term) to satisfy the initial requirements
of the workshop.
Additional Operating Income
Phase 1: With the provision of Fine Art Digital Print facility additional income will be
generated through providing gyclee print editions for existing artists and enable the
workshop to source new business. The service will enable the workshop to provide
this bespoke service for artists and potentially gallerys.
Phase 2: With an increase in members and fee contributions and the ability to
generate income through teaching courses, events and joint exhibitions there will be
adequate revenue to meet higher rent and running costs associated with the
expansion.
Sent: 21 April 2011 00:36
To: Hepburn, Andrew
Dear Andrew,
I refer to the recent Expression of Interest made on behalf of
Derry Print Workshop, in relation to the City of Culture Capital
Scheme. I wish to advise that the assessment panel for the
Community Cultural Infrastructure fund have recommended that
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24. your proposal would be brought forward for consideration at
Stage II (Economic Appraisal). We will follow up with you
again in the coming week to advise of the process for Stage II
and to offer guidance in that regard.
Yours sincerely,
Caoimhín Corrigan
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Caoimhin Corrigan
ILEX ~ Cultural Broker
Derry ~ Londonderry
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