Studio & Equipment
Slugfest's
fully equipped, 1200 square foot printmaking studio is located just off Martin Luther King Blvd., convenient to both
downtown Austin and the University of Texas.
Equipment
available includes a 34" x 60" Takach-Garfield electric litho
press, a 30" x 50" Brand litho press, a 36" x 60" American French
Tool intaglio press, a 12" x 24" Griffin intaglio press, a 20"
x 30" Vandercook letterpress, a 17" x 22" proofing press (for
woodcuts, linocuts, and type), and a large Nuarc flip top exposure
unit (for photo litho and photo etching). The shop also has paper
soaking trays, acid baths,aquatint box, hot plates and work tables.
The shop is well lit and air conditioned.
Open
Studio
Our studio is available by appointment and includes access to presses except the letterpress (see chart below). Letterpress rental has a different price structure (chart below) .Plates and paper are
available for purchase. One of Slugfest's printers is usually
available for free occasional assistance to open studio users.
Intensive assistance is also available.
Full Day (8hours) | $80.00. Letterpress $100 |
With Slugfest assistant | $200.00 |
Half day (4 hours) | $40.00. Letterpress $50 |
With Slugfest assistant | >$100.00 |
Please contact us for pricing.