Services

I offer practice-led support for artists, studios, schools, and institutions working with printmaking—covering press operation, workflow design, and production standards. Services are structured to support professional studio practice, institutional programmes, and project-based needs.

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1) Press Training and Induction

For artists, teachers, technicians, and studio staff who need to operate a press safely and consistently.

Includes:

• Press safety and operating procedure (setup, pressure, packing logic)

• Troubleshooting common printing issues (uneven pressure, slur, embossing, offset)

• Cleaning and shutdown protocols

• Care of blankets/felts, registration materials, and studio handling

Formats:

• Short induction (individual or small group)

• Staff/teacher training (schools and studios)

• Refresher / troubleshooting session (existing users)

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2) Studio Setup and Workflow Advice

Practical planning for spaces that want a functional, maintainable print workflow.

Includes:

• Workflow planning (proofing, drying, storage, handling)

• Equipment and tooling recommendations

• Press-room layout advice (safe circulation, staging zones, storage)

• Setup of basic operating standards for consistent use

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3) SOP and Maintenance Standards

A structured, written set of studio standards designed for continuity and staff handover.

Deliverables may include:

• Daily/weekly/monthly care checklist

• Lubrication and cleaning schedule

• Blanket/felt handling and storage protocol

• Troubleshooting guide for recurring problems

• Documentation template (proof log / press sheet)

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4) Workshops, Demonstrations, and Private Classes

Practice-led sessions for institutions, community groups, and individuals. Sessions can be tailored for beginners, intermediate printmakers, or artists preparing an edition.

Formats (private / group / institutional):

• Private classes (1-to-1): focused guidance on carving, inking, printing, and developing a body of work

• Small group classes: practical sessions for friends, collectives, or studio groups

• Institutional workshops / public demonstrations: programmes for schools, arts organisations, and exhibition activations

Possible topics:

• Relief / woodcut fundamentals: tools, safe carving habits, image planning, inking, and hand-printing

• Proofing & edition discipline: how to plan proofs, test pressure and packing, refine an image through states, and produce a consistent limited edition (including signing/numbering and documentation)

• Large-format printing workflow: strategies for printing bigger blocks and sheets—registration, paper handling, drying, and maintaining even pressure across a large surface

• Live printing demonstration: a public session showing the full printing sequence (inking, pressure setup, proof pull, and discussion)

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Education engagements may include school-based programmes such as AISS (Artist-in-School Scheme), depending on project requirements and scheduling.

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5) Production Support and Editioning (Project-Based)

Available on a limited basis for projects requiring structured proofing, registration planning, and printing workflow support.

Support may include:

• Proof strategy and edition planning

• Registration and packing tests

• Printing supervision and quality control

• Process documentation (press sheet / proof states)

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6) Commissions

Commissions are considered on a case-by-case basis, subject to fit with my practice, feasibility, and timeline. I am most interested in projects with a clear public, educational, or community-facing context. Private commissions may be considered where there is strong alignment with my ongoing work.

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Selected Engagements

• National Healthcare Group (NHG) — Community art / community workshop programmes

• STPI (Singapore Tyler Print Institute) — Workshop

• National Gallery Singapore — Workshop and demonstration

• NUS Museum / RC4 (NUS Residential College 4) — Artist workshop for community mural (RC4 initiative)

• United World College (UWCSEA) — Teacher/instructor workshop

• Fairfield Methodist Secondary School — AISS (Artist-in-School Scheme) programme

• Geylang Methodist School — AISS / school-based engagement

• LASALLE College of the Arts — Printmaking Technical Officer; Short Course Instructor

• Selected galleries and art spaces — Demonstrations and talks (see CV for details)

(Additional references available on request / see CV.)

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Enquiries

To enquire, please include:

• Service type (training / setup / SOP / workshop / production support / commission)

• Location and preferred dates

• Group size and participant profile (students / staff / artists)

• Press type and bed size (if relevant)

• Your current level of experience and intended outcome

Email: fuming.zfm@gmail.com
 

Notes

For heavy equipment transport/rigging, I can advise on planning and workflow, but physical moving should be handled by professional movers/riggers.