art : research : education

Seacourt Print Workshop is an artist print studio located in Bangor, Co. Down, Northern Ireland, offering facilities for Etching, Relief, Lithography, Screen-printing, Photo-intaglio and other fine art printmaking processes. It caters to everyone with an interest in printmaking, from the beginner to the professional artist. Seacourt maintains an annual Artist Residency and often invites artists to give talks and demonstrations in a variety of techniques. It holds several exhibitions a year for its members, and has established international links with similar studios in Europe and America to facilitate the exchange of artists, ideas and exhibitions. Find out about our different levels of membership here

Seacourt strives, whenever possible, to use safe and non-toxic materials and methods. It was the first print workshop in Ireland to adopt Acrylic-Resist Etching techniques, as promoted by Edinburgh Printmakers. A programme of research is under way exploring galv-etch, cnc machining of plates and waterless lithography utilising water-based inks.

Education has been an essential aspect of Seacourt's activities since its inception. Its original premises were within a teachers' college and public classes in all techniques are still offered on a regular basis. Partnership programmes with the South Eastern Regional College and local secondary schools allow students to work alongside professional artists. Targeted outreach for groups in health and community settings is also an important part of our educational strand.

 

 

 

Art students gain direct experience of working within a professional setting.