Workshop Facilities

Intaglio workshop
Facilities for steel, copper and zinc etching; engraving; photo etching and monotype.
Takach motorised etching press 42" wide.
Bewick and Wilson "Clydesdale" motorised etching press 42" wide.
2 x Rochat etching press 26" wide.

Relief print workshop
Facilities for wood engraving and wood cutting.
Columbian Eagle press 24" x 36".
Albion proofing press 14" x 26".

Screenprint workshop
Facilities for autographic, photographic and mono screenprinting.
Kippax vacuum table 44" x 56".
Kippax vacuum table 44" x 56".
McCormack vacuum table 58" x 83".
60" x 80" printdown frame with 3kw metal halide light source.

Digital imaging and print suite facilities
1 x 24" iMac Intel Core 2 Duo desktop computer
1 x Apple Mac G5 desktop computer
2 x Apple Mac G4 desktop computer
1 x large format (44") Epson 9600 inkjet printer
1 x large format (44") Epson 9880 inkjet printer
1 x A4 flatbed scanner + transparency adapter
For workshop members experience of digital processes is a requirement to use this facility, however also introductory classes can be arranged.

Digital services available to the public

Print Service
An exhibition quality large format digital printing service is available using the latest Epson pigment inks and a variety of fine art papers. Print onto acetate also available.
Please contact workshop for rates.

Scanning service
Images and transparencies up to A4

Editioning service
Professional print production at a daily rate of £240 + VAT

Opening Hours
Tuesday - Thursday 10am - 9pm
Friday - Saturday 10am - 5.30pm