the spaces at the Bluecoat.

The Spaces

• Courtyard
• Garden
• Performance Space
• Sandon Room
• Garden Room
• Library
• Galleries
• Hub / Espresso
• Print Studios
• Makin Room
• Upstairs Bistro
• Panoramics

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Print Studios

There has been a printmaking facility at the Bluecoat since the late 1960's, initially concentrating on the process of etching but now encompassing a broader range of techniques. Since the building reopened in 2008 following a major capital development, we have adopted the new 'safe' etching process, and silk screen printing has been added. Housed in two studios, our printmaking offer is available to anyone interested in exploring the creative possibilities of print.

Screen Print Studio

The Screen Print Studio accomodates up to 3 people printing simultaneously.

Equipment and materials on site are:

• 1 large UV exposure unit
• Wash out unit and power washer
• Drying cupboad and drying rack
• Screen print medium compatible with System 3 Acrylic paints
• Screen emulsion for making photo-stencils
• Squeegees, de-greaser and stencil remover
• 3 vacuum beds:
  vacuum bed number 1 takes a maximum screen size of 60 x 70cm
  vacuum bed number 2 takes a maximum screen size of 110 x 90cm
  vacuum bed number 3 takes a maximum screen size of 60 x 70cm
  (all measurements are width by depth)

Cost per session: £10

Hirers must supply their own screens and storage of these can be arranged on site. For information about materials please see www.liverpoolprintmakers.blogspot.com

Intaglio Studio

The Intaglio Studio accomodates up to 6 people working simultaenously.

Equipment and materials on site are:

• 1 large etching press (Hughes and Kimber, bed 66 x 150cm)
• One small table top press (bed 28 x 55cm)
• Hot plate, oil based intaglio proofing ink, mordants, grounds and strippers for acrylic based etching and cleaning materials
• Acrylic aquatint spray booth (you will need to use your own spray gun)
• Guillotine for cutting sheet metal up to 2 feet in length
• UV exposure unit for plates and screens up to A3

Cost per session: £10

Hirers may book individually or on behalf of a group of up to 6.

Cost per session to an individual is £10 in either the Intaglio or Screen Print studios. If you feel you need support opt for the Monday morning session (10am-1.30pm) at £20 when there will be a technician present covering both studios. Up to three people may hire simultaenously in either studio in this way. (If booking a session in the Screen Print Studio you will be asked which bed you prefer.)

If you want to hire the Intaglio Studio as a group (of between 3 and 6) you will qualify for a group hire rate of £25.

Contact

Email: print@thebluecoat.org.uk

Links

Adult courses & workshops

Print studio hire information