The Laura Grace Barrett Print Shop
The Laura Grace Barrett Print Shop at the ZACC offers space and supplies to accomplish numerous print-making techniques including silkscreening, relief printing, monoprints and intaglio printing. It's also the only nontoxic community print shop in Montana!
The ZACC Print Shop supports screen, intaglio, relief, monotype, collograph, and mixed media printing practices. The ZACC Printshop offers beginner/intermediate classes and specialty workshops. We also offer Printmaking Parties where you can eat, drink and make t-shirts! Having an outdoor event? We can come to you and print t-shirts LIVE! Are you an artist who wants to use the ZACC Print Shop to create art? The ZACC Print Shop can be reserved once you have taken a multi-week class or have equivalent experience.
The ZACC print staff and interns promote awareness and appreciation of the art of making original prints. The ZACC serves as a valuable resource to the community by offering scholarships and low-cost classes. At the ZACC, we cultivate community through the arts!
PRINT SHOP INFORMATION
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HOURS
Print Shop Hours:
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Unless a printmaking class is scheduled, the Printshop is available during all open hours of operation.
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Monday - Saturday 10 AM - 6 PM
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Sunday 12 PM - 4 PM
Print Shop "Office" Hours:
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Have questions? During office hours, the ZACC Print Shop Manager will be available for questions or assistance.
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Saturday 11AM - 3 PM
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FEES
Pay before you play! Bring your receipt upstairs to the print shop and sign in.
Unassisted Access $35 a day
- 10 AM– 6 PM Monday – Saturday
- 12 – 4 PM Sunday
- Prerequisite: Beginner Assisted Access Class: A ZACC Printmaking Class
Assisted Access $85
- Includes one hour of instruction in any printmaking medium plus same-day print shop use until 6 PM
Refresher Access $55
- Includes one-half hour of instruction in any printmaking medium plus same-day print shop use until 6 PM
- Prerequisite: Beginner Assisted Access: A ZACC Printmaking Class
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SUPPLIES
Supplies available for use:
Presses, paper baths, clean paper area, spatulas, inking tables, felts, squeegees, brayers, carving tools, rags, oil for clean-up, emulsion screen coater.
Supplies you should bring:
Ink, paper, photo emulsion, a matrix to be carved, etched, or manipulated as desired, and any other materials not listed above necessary to complete your project.
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RENT SCREENS & PORTABLE PRESSES
Rent, Burn & Take Screen Off-Site: $58
- $25 refund when the screen is returned
Rent a portable press: $100
- $75 refund when the press is returned
- Renters info: Name, Date, Phone and E-mail (required)
- 24-hour rental unless prior arrangements have been made with the Printshop Manager
Burn & Rent a Screen $18 each
- ZACC print shop staff will coat, label, store and reclaim your screen.
- 24 hour notice required email patricia@zootownarts.org or call 1.406.549.7555
- Screens will be reclaimed in 15 days unless other arrangements are made. Maximum rental time 30 days.
Coat, Store and Reclaim a Screen (Unassisted) $10 minimum for up to two screens OR $20 for 4
- Bring your own screen, tape & photo emulsion
- Use our blackout screen storage unit, eco dunk tank, washout booth and fans. Screens must be labeled with your name and date. Screens must be used within 30 days. Abandoned screens become property of the ZACC
Burn a Screen
- $5 per screen
- Use our X Vactor burning unit & washout booth
Reclaim a Screen
- $5 per screen
- Use our Eco Dunk Tank & washout booth
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ZACC PRESSES
The ZACC has the following presses available for use:
- Monarch Letterpress
- Odyssey 4400 screen printing press
- 5 portable screen printing presses
- 10 mounted screen presses (sets of screen printing clamps)
- Laguna Etching Press Model 2648 26” x 48” in Bedplate
- Conrad Press 16” x 32” bedplate
- Ferric Chloride etching baths
SCHEDULE A PRINT SHOP APPOINTMENT:
Contact the ZACC to schedule your visit using this email form!
