About this Event
Open Print Lab provides supervised access to Manifest’s printmaking studio for participants who have completed orientation through a 4-week introductory course or qualification review and have been approved for independent work in etching and/or lithography.
This is a self-directed moderated session. Moderators oversee safety, shared-space use, and studio flow, but do not provide step-by-step instruction.
Schedule:
FIVE DAYS PER WEEK SCHEDULE
Sunday1-5pm
Monday4-9pm
Tuesday 2-6pm
Wednesday10am-2pm
Thursday 5-9pm
Booking Structure:
Studio Passes can be purchased on our website: maniftesdrawingcenter.org
- Studio access is scheduled in hourly time blocks.
- Participants must reserve each hour they intend to use the studio. If you plan to work for multiple hours, you must reserve consecutive time slots.
- Entry and exit are based on your reserved time. Late arrivals may forfeit their slot.
- Press use is on a first come first served basis.
Registration:
Advance registration required.
Reservation close 24 hours before each session.
Important:
Access is restricted to approved users only. Participants must complete "Introducton to Lithography" or "Introduction to Etching" 4-week course in order to gain access to to open sessions.
Experienced printmakers in etching and/or lithography may schedule a Qualification Review (offered the first Sunday of the month). See our website for more information: www.manifestdrawingcenter.org)
Capacity:
Maximum 12 participants per hour.
Session are capacities are capped to maintain safe working conditions.
Materials:
Basic studio materials are included.
- Lithography inks
- Etching inks
- Black relief ink
- Cleaning Solvents
- Rags
- Gloves
- Newsprint
- Plate Cutter
- 3 Lithography presses
- 30+ stones for checkout
- Nitric acid- Gum arabic
- 2 etching/relief presses (max width of 23")
- Hard Ground (American Graphics)
- Ferric Chloride (copper only)
Event venue & nearby stays
Manifest Drawing Center, 3464 Central Parkway, Cincinnati, United States
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