Platetone is a nonprofit studio serving a vibrant network of diverse artists. Our engagement in print, paper, and book arts fosters a commitment of community and professional support.
Members get 24-hour access to all studio equipment, a flat file, and shelf storage. Also included is use of our kitchenette, common space, and all utilities. Benefits include at least one group exhibition opportunity per year, opportunities to teach, and discounted workshops.
There are many ways to participate, and we encourage you to view each to choose the best fit. In brief:
MEMBERSHIP TIERS: (at a six-month commitment)
On top of all this, Platetone has a special small art business incubator program and has provided this for two small businesses in the past! More information available upon request.
Members get 24-hour access to all studio equipment, a flat file, and shelf storage. Also included is use of our kitchenette, common space, and all utilities. Benefits include at least one group exhibition opportunity per year, opportunities to teach, and discounted workshops.
There are many ways to participate, and we encourage you to view each to choose the best fit. In brief:
MEMBERSHIP TIERS: (at a six-month commitment)
- COMMUNAL: $100 a month LEARN MORE
- STUDIO DESK: $140 a month LEARN MORE
- ARTIST IN RESIDENCE: Cost reduced by $30 a month *after application process LEARN MORE
- INTERNSHIP: Free *available for current students after application process LEARN MORE
- SUPPORTING: $70 annually LEARN MORE
On top of all this, Platetone has a special small art business incubator program and has provided this for two small businesses in the past! More information available upon request.
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PRINT SHOP EQUIPMENT AVAILABLE TO MEMBERS
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ETCHING & RELIEF
Large Intaglio Press 1 small press Large glass inking table Etching & relief tools Low-toxic etching bath Relief tools Brayers & rollers PAPER ARTS AND PAPERMAKING 1 guillotine paper cutter Large "clean space" mat and workdesk for cutting/tearing Rulers and cutting tools Basins for papermaking 2 mould and deckles 1 bucket-sized blender setup 1 kitchen blender Paper press LITHOGRAPHY Drawing materials Rollers & Brayers Press to accommodate plate lithography DIGITAL LAB Light table Light unit used for photo-sensitive plate printing (solar plate) Photo station (for photographing work) |
SCREEN PRINTING
Hinge clamp boards 2 vacuum suction surfaces for silkscreen 1 t-shirt arm that accommodates multiple sizes Heatgun and temp gauge for heatsetting on fabric Exposure unit Silkscreen area with safe light and dark storage for coated screens Washout booth Squeegees, spatulas, scoop coaters LETTERPRESS 1 9"x12" Triumph Galley Press 1 5"x8" Kelsey Clamshell Press Assorted typefaces BOOKMAKING Large clean worktable for bookmaking Paper drill Jigsaw Assorted tools and thread GENERAL SHOP SUPPLIES 2 Large Drying Racks Newsprint Hand tools Drawing materials Brushes Scissors, Xactos Cutting mats Flat file storage Shelf storage Reference library Small amounts of ink for testing Cleaning supplies Misc handtools Jigsaw |