HIP Studio - 1st state
The HIP studio is finally operational. Suzi Tyson joined me in rearranging the furniture and mounting the press, paper roll and water bath to make the small studio into a workable space.
Press and large water bath (loaned by Suzi) smaller baths are under the sink
The press bed is 100cm x 54cm and sits easily on this old table donated by UTAS
Suzi mixing colours for the first print in the new workshop
and getting ready to print one of her fabulous shaped plate prints.
As noted above this is only the first state for the studio - we do not have facilities for etching, etc but if you have plates, lino, collagraphs,etc you can make a booking and come on over and start printing (call John on 0401067486 during business hours).
As money becomes available the Department of Economic development will complete the renovations and lay the ground for a fully operational studio. To give you some idea of what is in store here are some pics of the space in its current state.
The main (relief printing) area looking back through the stable doors. Plenty of good light once the temporary building is removed.
looking back through the relief area. There will be a similar sized area at the other end for lithography and an etching/graining area in between.
November 7th, 2007 at 2:24 pm
great to see the studio coming together John!
November 9th, 2007 at 10:24 am
congrats to all concerned…..let’s hope the studio is well used.