STUDIO
We're open by appointment only, and studio members have 24/7 access via a key box.
Facilities
Rembrandt Pelican etching press (24″ x 48″ bed size)
Ettan etching press (24″ x 48″)
Trident etching press (12″ x 36″)
Fuchs & Lang lithography press (24" x 40")
Ferric chloride etching tank
UV exposure unit (up to to 24″ x 36″)
Screen printing vacuum tables (2)
Wash-out booth
Forced air print dryer
30″ x 40″ print drying rack
36″ Pexto plate shear (for custom sizes of copper and ball-grained litho plates, on sale in the studio)
Inking rollers (up to 10" diameter x 27" face length)
Three-season (outdoor) litho graining sink
Litho stone library
Hand brayers
Flat file storage and lockers for studio members
Services
Available for members and non-members. Email us for details and to confirm availability.
Processing Screens
We can make your screen for $20! Contact us to arrange a time to drop off your screen. We coat it, expose it, and label your screen for you. Usually a 24-48 hour turnaround.
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Printing Films
We can print a 13" x 19" film on Pictorico OHP for you for $10. Usually a 24-48 hour turnaround from your sending a ready-to-print file (with correct dimensions) to us at info@calliope-arts.com.
Special Projects
Interested in working on a more short-term basis, one-on-one lessons, or need help planning or printing a project? We're happy to talk about possibilities and rates.​
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Studio Membership
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Experienced printmakers pay a monthly fee to use our facilities to work independently on projects. Calliope Arts studio members work on an independent basis, and therefore must be at least 18 years of age or older. For artists interested in a consultation or assistance on a particular project without committing to a membership, please contact us for rates and details. ​
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Proficiency
Memberships are designed for individuals who can demonstrate an appropriate level of experience in one or more printmaking techniques. Those with no previous printmaking experience will need to enroll in class at Calliope prior to purchasing a membership. So, if you’re not quite comfortable working independently in the shop yet, or you want to learn a new process, take one of our workshops and become a printing pro!
Amenities
All members receive a locker and flat file drawer for storage. We provide miscellaneous studio supplies, including black ink for all processes, ferric chloride for etching copper plates, gum arabic, magnesium carbonate, cheese cloth, tarlatan, plate oils and ink modifiers, whiting, screen emulsion remover, etching grounds, plate polishing solutions, palm sander, files, and rasps. Paper, copper plates, aluminum litho plates, and more may be available for purchase – contact us for pricing and details. Etchers, please note that we are a less-toxic and copper-only shop, using ferric chloride as an etchant. Lithographers, our graining sink is in the garden just outside the print studio, so it's available three seasons of the year.
Become a Member
All studio members must submit a written application with a deposit, have an interview, show work samples, and attend a studio orientation before working in the studio. Please allow sufficient time for this process before you plan to start. Two levels of membership are available for artists to work in the studio: Working and Non-Working. For a discounted monthly rate, Working Members perform basic cleaning and restocking tasks on a weekly basis, in the form of 1 hour of studio work per week.
Member Rates
Multi-month commitments must be paid in full at the beginning of their term. Prices are subject to change.
One Month (Non-working) - $100 per month
Three Month (Non-working) - $90 per month
Three Month (Working) - $75 per month
Six Month (Non-Working) - $80 per month
Six Month (Working) - $65 per month​