Our facilities

Whether you are an established artist or are just starting out, we have a variety of specialist, fully equipped print making facilities at Ocean Studios. Our shared creative studio spaces, workshops, masterclasses and exhibition opportunities creates the perfect place to help you develop your skills. 

Print & Press

With specialist facilities for linocut, mono printing, letter press and more, including: 

  • Heuer Letterpress Proofing Press
    Single sheet feed, with 30x40cm bed size
  • Polymetallic JPV-70 Etching Press
    Bed size 70x140cm 
  • Adana Letterpress Machines
    Two portable machines with 5x8inch bed size
  • Gunning ARTS Intaglio Press
    Lino, collagraph, relief, and embossing. With 30x40cm bed size. 
  • Book Press
    Bed size 30x35cm 
  • Drying Rack 
  • A2 Guillotine 

Screen print

A well-equipped specialist screen print making facility with: 

  • Print table 
  • Screen beds 
  • Screen dryer 
  • Washout and exposure unit

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Screen Bed One

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Screen Bed Two

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Adana Letterpress

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Book Press

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Natgraph Exposure Unit

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Intaglio Press

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Gunning Arts Intaglio Press

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Letterpress Proofing Press

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Print Artist in front of printed artwork in a creative co-work space

Join our creative community!

We also offer support for those looking to take their creative practice to the next step, book an individual mentoring session with a member of Real Ideas staff to see how you can turn your creative hobby into a thriving business! 

Already running a successful creative business but need help to take the next step? Use our stunning spaces to host clients, connect with others and grow your business.

Flexible and dedicated studio space

Interested in finding out more about flexible and dedicated studio space?

We’re working on some new opportunities to launch in the new year. Sign-up for updates and opportunities. We’ll only be in touch once we have the information ready to share.

Events, activities & workshops

Our campus is home to a range of events and workshops for creatives, makers and artists whatever your interest, age or level of experience. From Specialist print making festivals like Print in Action, maker markets, creative clubs for young artists, networking sessions for creatives or creative open days for families.

DINOSAURS: A Story of Survival

15th Jan – 30th Apr Market Hall FilmFilm, Media & Entertainment
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The Life of Trees

14th Jan – 14th Apr Market Hall FilmFilm, Media & Entertainment
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Schools/Groups Immersive Dome Experience

10th Jan – 19th Jul Market Hall School Activities
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Find more events like these

We have a full programme of events on in our spaces. Find out more about what’s on and the activities you can be apart of. There’s something for everyone.

Find out more about Print in Action, Plymouth’s first ever print festival. The event took place in October 2022 and was a great success!

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