Membership to our Studio
is for those with some level of experience in Printmaking, Book Arts, Papermaking, or alternative photography. Whether you are a working artist looking for a community studio, have just taken a workshop and have “the bug” for more, or are revisiting your practice after years away.
Full Studio
Full Studio Membership
Membership includes:
- 24/7 access
- Access to presses & basic equipment*
- Access to Book Arts Workroom (including RISO) M-F, 10 AM – 5 PM*
- Access to Papermaking Studio M-F, 10AM – 5PM*
- Storage – flat file & cubby storage
*some equipment or facilities may require training or certification before use. Studio orientations or refreshers can be done as needed. Private one-on-one instruction is also available upon request.
Rates:
- Single Month: $510
- Multiple consecutive months: $465
5-Day Pass Card
The 5-day Pass Card is ideal for those looking to try out our studio before committing to monthly rental, those with infrequent availability to come to the studio, or those who make plates/matrices at home and need occasional access to a press. The 5-Day pass must be used within 6 months of the first day. You must schedule your days at least 24/hrs in advance.
Rate: $520
Includes:
- 10 AM – 5 PM, M-F access, (or during monitored hours)
- Access to presses and basic equipment (some equipment or facilities may require training or certification before use)
Printmaking
Book Arts &RISO
Papermaking
Studio Rental
F.A.Q.’s
I’m interested in Membership. How do I get the ball rolling?
That’s easy – just email us at shepherdmaudsleigh@gmail.com! We will schedule a time with you to come into our studio & meet with us (Liz, Rebekah, and Megan). We are happy to show you around our studio, explain our different membership options, and answer any other questions you have.
I’m a beginner, is membership for me?
Yes! You don’t need to be a pro to join our studio. Lots of folks come here as beginners.
On your first few days at the studio – we are happy to help orient you to our studio, give you tips and tricks, and demo certain processes. We also have Studio Shop Technicians who can be hired for more one-on-one sessions for a deep dive into a certain process.
Or maybe you’ve just taken a workshop (here, or at one of the many lovely art studios around Boston) and want to keep going on the process you learned or the project you started – we’d love to have you!
How do I purchase a membership?
All initial membership purchases must be made in person. Email us at shepherdmaudsleigh@gmail.com to schedule a time to come to the studio.
What does my first day as a studio member look like?
On your first day, will give you a studio tour and orientation – giving you all the information you need to get started! For hourly members, these orientations will not count towards your hours.
Membership payment can happen either before or on the first day of membership.
Materials
Monthly or hourly memberships give you access to presses and basic equipment here at the studio. Inks, matrices, and paper are not included in membership. It is recommended that members bring all they need for their projects to the studio, but some equipment is available to rent during your time here.
You can see what is equipment is available & learn more about the Studio here on our Studio page
Inks
Ink palettes for proofing in etching, relief, monoprint, or lithography can be rented for a fee of $15/day.
Inks available are:
- Akua Inks
- Caligo Safewash Relief
- Gamblin Relief Inks
- Hanco Litho Inks
If you are found gouging the inks – you will pay to replace them.
Paper
The studio does not provide paper, only newsprint for proofing. The studio has limited quantities of Hahnemühle, Rives BFK, and Arnhem available for purchase. It is highly recommended that members bring their own paper for printing, or check in about paper availability before arriving.
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Hahnemühle Copperplate, 22″ x 30″ Warm White or Bright White: $6
- Rives BFK, 22″ x 30″ White: $8
- Arnhem, 22″ x 30″, White: $5
Plates / Matricies
Monoprint
The studio provides beveled Plexi of various sizes for monoprinting.
Screenprint
The studio has screens available to rent. Rental includes the use of emulsion and emulsion remover. Photo positives can be printed in-house. Screens can be burned for you for a fee upon request.
- Screen Rental: $35/month
- Screen Burning: $20/screen
- Photo-Positives on our 17” Transparency Film: $10 per 11”
- Photo-positives on our 40” Transparency Film: $20 per 12”
Relief / Intaglio
The studio does not provide or carry plates for etching/intaglio or woodcut/linoleum blocks for relief.
Green Mountain Plates / Photopolymer Photogravure
10” x 15” Green Mountain Photopolymer Photogravure plates are available for sale and can be made for you for a fee upon request.
- Ready-to-Print: $160 ($175 for non members)
- The artist delivers an image file(s) that are suitable for photogravure plate making & receives a plate or plates that are ready to ink and print.
- Do-it-Yourself: $90
- The artist delivers an image file that is suitable for photogravure plate making. That image is printed to a fresh plate at the studio using our Epson printer, with the artist present. The artist then takes over on the process, exposing the plate in the UV unit, washing out the plate in water, drying the plate, hardening the plate back in the UV, and finally trimming and filing the plate, all as taught in the workshop.
- The artist delivers an image file that is suitable for photogravure plate making. That image is printed to a fresh plate at the studio using our Epson printer, with the artist present. The artist then takes over on the process, exposing the plate in the UV unit, washing out the plate in water, drying the plate, hardening the plate back in the UV, and finally trimming and filing the plate, all as taught in the workshop.
- Epson Printing Fee: $45
- The artist has purchased their own Green Mountain Plates directly, and uses the Epson for printing their image onto the plate. The artist will complete the exposure processes.
- The artist has purchased their own Green Mountain Plates directly, and uses the Epson for printing their image onto the plate. The artist will complete the exposure processes.
Maximum Image Sizes for 10″ x 15″ Plates:
Single Image on a 10″ x 15″ Plate: Up to 9″ x 14″
Two Images on a 10″ x 15″ Plate: Up to 7” x 9”
Email us at shepherdmaudsleigh@gmail.com for all questions or inquiries about Green Moutain Plates.
Green Moutain Plate Printing Kit: Daily Fee: $30/day
The photogravure kit has all you need to create prints from the Green Mountain Photogravure plates at our studio. The kit includes:
- (8oz) Charbonnell Etching Inks
- Black Universal 55981
- Carbon Black
- Raw Siena
- Raw Umber
- Gamblin Bone Black (16oz)
- Zea Mays Transparent Base (16 oz)
- Akua Wiping Cloth
- Soy Solv II for Clean-Up
Mentorship
Print Shop Technicians are available to provide specific, one-on-one assistance for an additional hourly fee. Print Shop Technicians have limited availability, and their time must be scheduled at least a week in advance by emailing the studio at shepherdmaudsleigh@gmail.com