We have been out of the studio lately, hosting workshops in the surrounding communities, but we know folks have been dropping by and are disappointed no one is in. Because we miss seeing visitors, we’ve decided to host a Summer Open House at EGPS studio on Saturday, August 9, from 11am to 2pm. While you are having fun at the hands-on demonstrations, don’t miss your chance to buy your tickets to enter our 2025 Make the Bed Raffle for one of 6 outstanding prizes generously donated by local artists.

The studio is located at 240 St. George Street, 2nd floor, Annapolis Royal.

Raffle Tickets are $5 ea or 3 for $10. Tickets can be purchased at EGPS studio or directly from EGPS members. You can also buy tickets at The Red Onion Market, 253 St George Street, just across the street. Sorry, no direct online sales, but contact us if you want tickets and cannot buy in person.

Funds raised will help us make upgrades to studio equipment, including replacing the Ettan press bed. A new bed will bring the press back to nearly original condition, allowing printmakers at EGPS studio to create high-quality prints for many years to come.

The raffle draw will take place on October 19, at the opening of “Freshly Pressed” our members’ exhibition at the Flora Hall Gallery, King’s Theatre, Annapolis Royal. Shipping of the prize at the winners’ expense. License: AGD-355773-25

The Prizes: (click on image to see details.)

Wayne Boucher, The Red Pony Stuck, painting and collage, 7.5 x 12” $500 value. Who wouldn’t want to win an original Wayne Boucher creation from his recent Red Pony series?!

Marianne Brown pendant with handmade silk cord (adjustable) and tassel, agate, and Japanese glass beads. $175 value. Absolutely beautiful!

Deb Kuzyk’s Bluebird Ginger Jar, 2025, 9” h x 6” diam. Stoneware is so very elegant, with its wraparound bird imagery, and also very useful! $450 value

An unforgettable outing for two at Julie Rosall’s studio in Annapolis Valley. First Impressions: Printmaking with Natural Materials, Two tickets for this FoodArtNature experience. $158 value

Julie Rosvall’s hand-knit lace scarf is also hand-dyed! This wool, silk, and mohair blend fashion item is so soft, you won’t want to be without it. $140 value

5 Birds, engraving on lexan, artist’s proof, 5.5 x 9.5” $400 value. An original etching from the imagination of David Silverberg, one of Maritime’s master printmakers and artists. In his print, narrative realism is countered by an incredible fantasy. This is a rare opportunity for the serious collector of fine art prints.