PCNJ operates New Jersey's only open, fully equipped printmaking studios for etching, lithography, relief, screen-printing, letterpress, papermaking and book arts. The studios are open daily for individual and small group rental. Register for time in the studio today!
STUDIO RENTAL
PCNJ's studios are available for individual and small group rental. Monthly rates can also be arranged. Technical assistance is available by appointment. Studio users must be familiar with equipment, printing processes, and health and safety procedures. Mandatory orientation training is available monthly.
CONTRACT & COLLABORATIVE
EDITION PRINTING
The PCNJ Studios are now open for contract and collaborative editioning. Artists can arrange to have editions printed in collaboration with a Master Printer, Associate Printer or Assistant Printer. Artists can also print their own editions without assistance. Fees are based on individual project specifications. Contact PCNJ for details.
STUDIO EQUIPMENT
36" x 60" Charles Brand etching press
28"x 50" Charles Brand etching press
New Amergraph Multi-Spectrum Exposure Unit (31" x 41") for plates and screens
Silkscreen washout sink and power wash
Screens and Silkscreen hinge systems
iMac and 6" x 9" Tablet
Large format Epson printer
Miscellaneous brayers, water and acid trays, solvents, acid, rollers of various sizes and densities, blankets, foam rubber blanket, hot plate, mezzotint rocker, Dremel saw with flexible shaft drill, litho stones, buckets, sponges, files, stone grinding trough, and paper cutters
PAPERMAKING EQUIPMENT
Hollander beater & pulp blenders
Paperpress, molds & deckles, felts and tubs of various sizes
Drying system and related papermaking equipment
LETTERPRESS EQUIPMENT
Vandercook Universal 1
Small proofing press
Printer's saw and various slugcutters
Dozens of cases of foundry type
Furniture, Leading, composing sticks, quoins, galley trays
Studio Rates
Studio & Darkroom Use and Approval Form
Studio Safety Rules & Policy
Studio Use Calendar: See what times have been reserved by studio users.
