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Studio Facilities
Studio users are required to work independently, with only small amounts of assistance. We run weekend courses for people needing to refresh skills or learn a new process, they give you the skills and knowledge you will need to work independently. This training should take place at the beginning of the residency.
Workshop facilities include:
ETCHING
Copper and zinc alternative etching, and acrylic-resist, photo polymer and Toyobo photo etching 4 Etching presses: 1x Vari Speed Motorised Takach combination etching press, Bed Size 183 x 100cm, Printable area 160 x 99cm 1x Motorised Grieg etching press, Bed width 76cm, printable area 70 x 90 cm. 1x Motorised Polymetaal JPVE-80 etching press, Bed width 80 cm, printable area 75 x 115cm 1x Rochat etching press, Bed width 66 cm, printable area 60 x 76cm. 1 x Electric Hotplate with thermostat 60 x 80cm Spray compressor and airbrush booth for aquatint Drying boards Print rack Dedicated drawing area
LITHOGRAPHY
Stone and photo-plate lithography with over 200 stones are available for use, largest stone size 66 x 92 cm. 3 direct motorised presses. Bed sizes: Seggie press 70 x 96cm Takach motorised direct press and 80 x 120cm Takach vari-speed motorised direct press, bed size 60 x 120cm Hydraulic lift trolley for moving stones Selection of narrow and wide diameter rollers Leather nap roller 2x Print racks 2x Lightboxes Dedicated safelight darkroom for photo- plate exposures The large combination Takach press can also be used to print plates and stones. Printable area 160 x 100cm
LASER CUTTING
1 x 80w HPC Laser cutter with water cooler, BOFA fume filtration unit and 4wheel rotary attachment. Laser cut 5.3 software driver. Adobe Illustrator for preparing files prior to cutting. Cuts Paper, fabric, wood, cardboard and acrylic. Bed size 120 x 90cm
LARGE FORMAT INKJET PRINTING
Museum quality paper printing and acetate printing for printing separations. 1 large format inkjet printers: Epson Surecolour SC-P7000, 24” 61cm wide with Ultra Chrome HDX pigment based inks 2 x 24" iMacs in open access studio for preparing files for printing 1 x Epson Expression 10000 A3 Flat bed scanner. A3 x Colour and black and white photocopier / scanner RELIEF PRINTING Polymetal Hydraulic relief platten press, bed size 80 x 100cm 1 x Proofing press, bed size 45 x 70cm Selection of rollers and brayers, bench hooks Print rack The large combination takach press can also be used to print woodblocks up to 160 x 100cm
SCREENPRINTING
Water-based screen inks are used with fine-mesh screens. 5 Vacuum bed presses, all taking screen sizes (outer frame size) 110 x 150 cm: 1 x Kippax Horizontal lift press with manual pressure control 1 x Kippax standard press 3 x Natgraph standard press Integrated Natgraph U.V. exposure unit 2 x screen wash out bays with high pressure blasters. 5 x Print racks 2 x Lightboxes Access to computers and printers for producing print-ready acetates
Costs
- Specialized, comprehensive courses vary from £210-250. We strongly advise that all residents budget for at least one course.
- 1-1 hour with a technician: £50
- Press Bookings (3hr30min): £9
Includes: Screenprinting, Relief, Intaglio, Lithography and Laser Cutter
- Prep Area Bookings (1hr45min): £3.50 Includes: Adobe Suite/iMac access, drawing up/carving tables, screen coating and UV exposure units, one intaglio proofing press and Acid/Aquatint areas.
Minimum Period
2 weeks
Maximum Period
1 month
Other facilities
Become part of a community with regular artist meet-ups and talks The opportunity to present your work/or give a talk to other studio members Access to our greatly subsidised printmaking materials shop A chance to enjoy and be part of the vibrant cultural scene in Edinburgh.
Kitchen, computer/ scanner/printer/ photocopier, Cafe
Support offered
The residency will be largely self-directed, but scheduled catch ups with a technician can be arranged; as well as technicians being on duty for support during opening hours.
Promotional support offered
We will do a feature of the artists and their practice on our social mediate.
Exhibition or other opportunities
None
Requirements
No printmaking experience is required, but would be useful.
Accommodation offered
The Edinburgh Printmakers Artist Residency flat is a studio flat that includes one bedroom with two single beds, a living room, a walk-in shower (wet room) and a fully equipped kitchenette. We offer this at a reduced rate of 90 per night inc. VAT to the RSA resident artist.
The flat can be accessed using three steps, situated at ground level, and it has its own independent entrance. For any specific access requirements, please notify Paul Lamberton (Building Supervisor – building).
Fully equipped, the small kitchenette has a microwave, fridge, an electric cooking plate, kettle and all the necessary utensils such as plates, cutlery, pots, pans etc, when cooking in the flat we recommend opening windows and closing the bedroom door as the fire alarm is integrated and this risks an evacuation for the whole complex.
There are no laundry facilities, but the closest launderettes are located 5-10 minutes away (City Laundry & Ironing Services, Executive Dry Cleaners, A.A. Stitch Express).
Some of our artists in residence will be asked to bring their own bedding (linen, sheets, duvet cover) and towels. Please check with your point of contact in the organisation to see if you need to bring your own.
The artist studio will be clean before arrival, and it is preferable that our artist in residence will leave it as clean as possible when their residency will end.
Alternative accommodation
If the flat is not available, we also have a partnership with Stay City - just across the road from us, who offer our resident artists a reduced rate at certain times of the year.
Travel
Edinburgh Printmakers is very well connected, with plenty of buses servicing the area, Haymarket train and tram station a 10 minute walk away.
Accessibilty
Physical access, interpretation and other special requirements.
Edinburgh Printmakers is wheelchair accessible and has disabled toilets throughout the building. There is a lift for public use which is accessible in front of the main entrance.
If you require help with physical access, interpretation, have any other special requirements or questions about accessibility, please contact us in advance of your visit on 0131 557 2479 or via info@edinburghprintmakers.co.uk.
We also have sensory maps available at the entrance for those who need them and a digital version downloadable here: https://edinburghprintmakers.co.uk/usr/library/documents/main/a4-shop-sensory
Insurance
Studio users are covered under Edinburgh Printmakers PLI.
Website: edinburghprintmakers.co.uk
Instagram: @edinburghprintmakers
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