Artists Print Development Facility
HIP moved another step forward yesterday in the redevelopment of their Wirksworth studio with a working bee to relocated the small press and associated equipment from the annex building to the main upstairs studio.
The small press in the annex
Thanks to a grant through Arts Tasmania’s 2010 Infrastructure Fund they are now able to purchase a full sized Enjay E34/865 etching press which will be located in the annex along with their litho press which has been in storage pending renovation of the site.
During the coming weeks the upstairs studio will be partially floored with waterproof vinyl so that it becomes suitable for printing operations and a digital print centre will be established. A large paper soaking tray and graining sink will be installed in the small studio which, together with the new bench tops and drying racks will turn this space into a professional lithographic and relief printing studio.
A big thanks to all of those who showed up to tote and lift and shove all the equipment up the stairs to its new home despite the sometimes wet conditions (especially the large desks and the drying rack which were both awkward and heavy.
Partial view of upstairs studio during lunch break – things will be a little crowded until the new vinyl is laid
Alicja, Jan, John, Sarah and Carolyn – willing workers at their lunch break. John Robinson, Tamayo Leahy and Marcia Kavazos were also part of the team.
Watch this space for further developments
