A Safer Printmaking Studio
STUDIO ACCESS - Keyholder
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Full members with advanced knowledge of printmaking techniques, the ability to work alone and familiarity with studio printmaking equipment & safety procedures can apply to access the Studio facilities. Open access members are practicing artists who must be able to work independently as they may be alone in the studio, this is a key-holder program.
All open access members need to be approved by the management committee, have a strong history of independent printmaking, have completed classes at the studio and have had at least three orientation sessions with an experienced Studio member appointed by WPS committee to ensure familiarity with the studio and it's safer print practices. Individual open studio access members must be full financial members of WPS and purchase an annual fee of $70 and access members are expected to be part of the WPS printmakers access community (volunteering in the studio, creating an artist community amongst experienced users). Open Access Users are generally a small sub-group of overall members. There is an annual OHS induction and membership is also reviewed annually.
ACCESS CONDITIONS
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The studio space & facilities are shared.
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The studio is an Artist Run Initiative, run by volunteers. Access members are expected to be part of the WPS community.
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The WPS Studio is not able to cater to artists who wish to use the print facilities intensively in a one-off situation.
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Studio volunteers donate their time doing Orientations and supervised access for the good of the Studio's long term full members, however, consideration is given to the application of experienced printmakers. Open Studio Access users are expected to assist in maintenance tasks and other studio tasks.
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All studio users are required to abide by the guidelines of use as set by the Management Committee. Please read the Studio access policy & guidelines for users.
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Access is available at times when the Studio is not used for classes, workshops or other studio business including weekends & term breaks. Access may be cancelled at any time if another studio use takes priority.
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Bookings for access are essential & must be made with the Studio’s Booking Coordinator. Contact details are given during an Orientation.
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The access fee includes use of the presses, etchants, spray paint for aquatints, grounds, rollers & some consumables (cleaners, rags, tissue etc). The fee does not include papers or inks which are to be supplied by the member accessing the Studio.
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Studio access may be cancelled at short notice.
ACCESS RATES
• Casual Rate - $12.00 per person per hour.
• Commercial Rate - Members editioning for other artists
must pay the commercial rate of $25.00 per hour.
• Pre Paid Rates - conditions apply
Discounts are available if access time is paid for in advance. Users must be prepared to let Studio events such as workshops & exhibitions take precedence.
There is no refund for hours not used within the time frame.
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Quarterly - $600.00
(60 hours over 13 weeks = $10.00 an hour.) (purchase package 'quarterly' - any unused sessions will be void after 14 weeks from purchase)
Half Yearly - $1080.00
(120 hours over 26 weeks = $9.00 an hour) (purchase package 'half yearly' - any unused sessions will be void after 16 weeks from purchase)
Yearly - $1920.00
(240 hours over 52 weeks = $8 an hour)
(purchase package 'yearly' - any unused sessions will be void after 52 weeks from purchase)
EQUIPMENT
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Artequip press, bedsize 780 X 1480mm (23" X 58").
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Electric press, bedsize 710 X 1400mm (28" X 55").
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Mitomel press, bedsize 645 X 1200mm (27" X 47").
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Fine Art Machine Co. press, bedsize 615 X 1200mm (24" X 48").
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Portable Hilldav press, bedsize 580 X 850cm (21" X 34").
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Olec exposure unit, bedsize 72 X 58cm (27" X 23".)
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'Black light' exposure system.
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Fume cupboard.
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Range of inking rollers and brayers.
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Glass topped tables for mixing and rolling inks.
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Metal guillotine.
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Large wash up sink.
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Photocopier, copies up to A3 in size.
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Small Drying Rack.
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Magnetic boards for display of work.
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Exhibition hanging system.
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Reverse cycle air conditioning.
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Epson A3 printer.
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Custom-made demountable exhibition system.
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Provision for purchasing paper and plates.
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Kitchen within the building.
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Storeroom within the building.
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Limited parking in Lovett Street, Manly Vale.