Project Room

  • Project Room

    Our project room enables artists to work on ongoing projects or new bodies of work in a quiet, dedicated studio setting with access to two Etching presses, work tables, brayers, and general studio equipment.

    All applicants must have previous experience working in a print studio, including being able to set up the press, work independently and have good general practices in a communal space.

    An initial orientation to the space and tools is included, and we can offer a one day refresher tutorial (6 hours) with Master Printer Jenny Robinson upon request.

    Studio access is through an application process (via email). There is a two person maximum per day in the space so that you will have room to work on one of the two bookable presses.

  • Studio Residency

    5-day Project Room residencies must be taken over a one month period. This includes an initial orientation to the space and tools.​

    Residents will be provided with table, flat file storage and a cubby for the duration of the residency.

    The timing of the residency will be pre-arranged at the time of booking to allow for any ongoing master class workshops, etc.

    We encourage residents to bring their own supplies, inks, modifiers, paper etc, while overseas Residents can order materials for delivery to the studio for their arrival.

    Rusty or inexperienced printmakers will need to take a full day tuition course in advance to determine their proficiency before starting their residence.

  • What we provide

    Our Etching Presses (booked in advance):

    • Hildav: size 70cm/28” (W) x 110cm/42” (L)

    • Rolloco: size 40cm/16” (W) x 60cm/24” (L)

    Assortment of brayers

    Cleaning rags and solutions

    Pallet knifes, scrapers etc.

    Solvents (if necessary)

    Plexi plates

    Newsprint

    Towels, large drying rack and boards

  • What you provide

    Inks, paper, tools, plates (except plexiglass monotype plates), ideas and inspiration!

    Inks (black, red, blue, yellow, transparent and modifiers) can be supplied for a fee of $25 a day. We have a small assortment of western and Japanese papers for sale, and tarlatan is available by the meter at cost price.

    Where to purchase supplies:

    Parker (The Rocks)

    Kadmium, Broadway

    MES (online, Melbourne)

    The Sydney Art Store, Botany

  • Opening Hours

    Monday to Saturday: 9.00am – 6.00pm

    Closed Sunday unless previously arranged.

    Artist must book studio days at least one day (24 hours) in advance via email/text.

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Pricing, Terms and Conditions

Orientation is mandatory and will be arranged before you come to print.

Artists must have experience in setting up and using the etching press correctly, which will be determined during orientation.

Project Room Daily Fee

  • $125 per day, inclusive of studio fee

  • Payable at time of booking

5 Day Package

  • Total cost $500 (5 days at $100 per day)

  • Plus one-time $45.00 studio fee per 5 day Package

  • Full amount payable in advance at time of booking

  • Must be used within one calendar month from date of purchase.

  • 20% discount from daily rate

1 Month Package

  • Total cost $960 (12 days at $80 per day)

  • Plus one-time studio fee payable $45 at start of residence

  • Studio access up to a maximum of 3 days per week over a period of one month (4 calendar weeks)

  • Full month payable in advance at time of booking

  • 36% discount from daily rate