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Open Studio

Open studio is held every other Sunday afternoon from noon-3pm.

Reserve your spot today
studio@womenprintmakers.com

WPA Studio

Location

Pump Project Annex
1109 B Shady Lane - Studio 8
Austin, TX 78721

Scheduling and Orientation

Online sign up for work and press time will soon be available. In the interim artists can sign up using the calendar at the studio or by calling/emailing the Studio Manager (studio@womenprintmakers.com). First time users of the studio must go through orientation with the Studio Manger before they can use the studio. This orientation is part of every "Open Studio".

Sign Up/Reserve a Spot

WPA Studio Supplies

The following is a list of community supplies provided by WPA. The supplies are not guaranteed.

Cleaning/Preparing
Mineral Spirits
Denatured Alcohol
Veggie Oil
Simple Green
Fast Orange Hand Cleaner
Hand Towels (bring your own paper towels or cleaning rags please)
Clamps and a Metal File for Edges

Etching/Intaglio
Ferric Chloride (Acid)
Hard Ground
Soft Ground
Stop Out
Rosin Box with Lump Rosin

Inking/Wiping
Black Tarlatans (bring your own for color)
2 Bendable Palette Knives
2 Stiff Palette Knives
2 Razor Scrapers
2 Soft Brayers
Toilet Paper Rolls (for plate edges)
Mat Board Cards (for ink application)

Printing/Finishing
Blotters
Paper Duster
Chine Collé Station
Tear Bar
Paper Cutter
Metal Rulers
Binder Clips and Push Pins

Equipment
Takach Press (bed measures 29 5/8" x 48")
Rosin Box (coming soon)
Light Box
Hot Plate

Artist's Responsibilities

  • Studio members must be mindful that this is a shared space and thoroughly clean up after themselves, as well as follow all studio-posted guidelines. All artists printing in the studio are required to attend quarterly clean-up days or schedule a clean-up activity with the studio manager.
  • A list of supplies provided by WPA is attached. All other supplies, including inks and paper towels, will be provided by the studio member. Storage is not provided.
  • Studio members are responsible for any damage to equipment, furniture, fixtures, printing blankets, etc. You will be required to repair or replace anything damaged during your visit to the studio.

More Information

Email studio@womenprintmakers.com for more information.
 
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