Hello and welcome to marmalade, the arts and creative space which opened in May 2025 in the medieval, market town of Soham, near Ely, in Cambridgeshire. marmalade is run by Oyster Community Press CIC, a not-for-profit arts organisation set up by Al Smyth, a designer and printmaker, and his partner Alison.
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We believe that passing on our printmaking skills and sharing our passion for print with other people, will help ‘preserve’ this wonderful, traditional art form.
We have been delighted with the positive response we have had to our workshops since we opened last year.
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Thank you to everyone who came and visited our garden studio in our first year and saw it transform from glorious sunshine to autumnal hues and winter frosts. It was wonderful to meet you and be able to share our love of printmaking with you.
Our printmaking workshops explore all the main printmaking techniques and are suitable for both experienced artists who want to experiment with printmaking, and newcomers who want to have a go at something different. Our workshops are relaxed and provide a space for you to unwind, meet other people and discover your creativity. As we provide all materials and homemade refreshments at marmalade, you don't need to bring anything with you when you visit us.
Here's what one of our students, Phil Hearing, says about marmalade.
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