Printshop

The Print Shop is located on the third floor and is managed by the Studio Manager. Work study students are available on the intervening days to assist shop users. The shop is equipped with two etching presses, two lithography presses and a full stone library.

Press Access

The use of presses requires current class enrollment, prior class enrollment, or printmaking club membership. You must fully understand the operation of print shop equipment before use. Do not use equipment that you have not been properly trained to use. If you require assistance in using a press, please ask the Studio Manager. If you are a printmaking track or a drawing concentration student who would like to use a flat file, please email the Operations Manager, tbuckley@nyaa.edu.

Safety

General requirements when operating equipment or using materials in the Printshop:

• All materials must be approved by the Studio Manager and storage must adhere to our HAZCOM guidelines.
• HAZCOM guidelines are posted at all storage cabinets. Questions about storage procedures? Ask the Studio Manager.
• Proper utilization of personal protective equipment is required at all times — Follow the instructions of Faculty, TA, or Studio Managers.
• Never use equipment unless you have been trained to do so.
• The clean tables are not work tables – the clean tables are to remain clean.
• The Printshop may only be used for print related projects/classwork.