Open Studio

Open studio is by appointment only!

Please book studio time through the portal below.

For questions or scheduling concerns,
please email info@signalreturnpress.org with details on your project.

Once you have completed two workshops or one private lesson with our Printer-in-residence at Signal-Return, you are eligible for Open Studio to work on your own projects! 

General:

  • Open Studio includes troubleshooting with studio printers, access to rags, solvent, newsprint, type, and black ink.

  • Open Studio does not include any other ink, plates, or the paper stock with which you are printing.

  • Join our Ink Club! For a one time $30 fee or the donation of 1 full can of any of our studio inks you get unlimited access to ink on-site during Open Studio. A separate list of acceptable inks is available.

Regular fees: 

  • $15/hour prepress fee (carving, setting type)

  • $20/hour equipment rental (press time or guillotine) (three-hour minimum)

Additional fees: 

  • $20 clean-up deposit (charged only if you don’t clean up)

    $40 galley deposit (a fee we hold for anyone leaving a galley set; charged only if you leave the tray set for more than 3 weeks)

Booking Studio time:

  • Open Studio hours are Wednesday evenings from 5-9pm and Sundays 10-4pm

  • Open Studio is by appointment only. No drop ins.

  • To book a session click the link to our booking portal below.


Use our open studio portal below to book time in the shop!

For questions or scheduling concerns,
please email info@signalreturnpress.org with details on your project.

See you in the studio!

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