Unique spaces and equipment for all printmaking needs
Queensland College of Art is nationally recognised for the quality and safety of its printmaking studios. The printmaking techniques supported in them include; papermaking, relief/woodblock printing, letterpress, intaglio/etching, lithography, silk screening, artists books and a range of digital techniques including laser engraving.
Students working in these studios are encouraged to seamlessly integrate technical proficiency into the conceptual content of their work and join a celebrated list of artists making prints when they graduate.
Featured equipment
Sculpture studio
- Three electric kilns
- Two lines of compressed air built into the walls near the roller doors, for a nail gun, staple gun or pop rivet to build frames or structures in-situ
- Beams in ceiling to suspend work
- Large bank of outdoor tables with shade cover to create large-scale sculptural works
- Bay of sinks for wet work and clean up.
Workshop
Directly across from the sculpture studios is the workshop, which has well-maintained facilities and a highly efficient extraction system. Equipment includes:
- Mig and tig welding
- Table saws
- Sand blasting machine
- Grinders
- Metal cutter
- Wire cutter
- Spray painting booth
Central tech room
The workshop is serviced by a technician and central techroom, which has a range of hand tools and equipment that students can borrow, including:
- Drills
- Dander
- Jigsaws
- Heat guns
- Biscuit cutter
- Pop riveter
- Glue guns
- Sewing machines
- And more.
Images
Students in the Queensland College of Art print studios. Click to enlarge images.
Explore our printmaking studios in 360°
New to virtual reality? You can view our 360º panorama's using your phone, tablet, computer or VR headset. You can also use the YouTube app on your device. On your computer you can click to change your perspective and on your phone or tablet you can move your phone or use your finger. A VR headset will give you the best experience and let you feel like you are really on campus. Before you immerse yourself remember to take note of your surroundings, have a clear space around you and keep your feet on the ground!