The 2,400 square feet printmaking studio is designed to accomodate students working with intaglio, lithographic, collagraphic and relief processes. There are five presses: two lithographic presses (one 30" x 50" Brand and 26" x 48" Takach); three intaglio presses (one 26" x 48" Takach and two Brand presses, one 36" x 60" and one 16" x 30"). Four large hotplates are available for grounds application and plate wiping. A separate acid room isolates any fumes produced by various mordants used during the etching process, and a state-of-the-art ventilation system throughout the studio makes it a very safe and healthy environment in which to create images. Thirty-five lithography stones are available ranging in size from 14" x 18" to 24" x 36". A hydraulic lift helps students transport stones from storage to working spaces to presses easily.
