Production Facilities
Oolite Arts’ shared Production Facilities provide artists with the tools, technologies, workspace, and technical support to experiment, develop new skills, and realize ambitious work across a range of media and processes.
The Printshop, Maker Space, and Digital Lab work together as interconnected production spaces, supporting artistic production from printmaking and digital media to fabrication, prototyping, textiles, and material experimentation. Artists can move between the three spaces as their projects develop, access equipment after completing required training and authorization, and receive technical guidance and production support as appropriate.
For more information, please contact:
- Maker Lab, Printshop, and general facilities inquiries: Matt Forehand, Manager of Productions Facilities, at [email protected]
- Digital Lab inquiries: [email protected]
To request the Artist Facilities Handbook and Reservation & Use Policy, please contact Matt Forehand, [email protected].
Printshop
The Printshop supports artists working across a range of printmaking processes, providing specialized equipment and dedicated workspace for experimentation, editioning, and the development and production of new work.
Capabilities:
The Printshop supports a wide range of traditional and contemporary printmaking processes, giving artists the tools and space to explore techniques including monotype, relief and block printing, etching, silkscreen, and lithography.
Available equipment:
- Etching press, tabletop lithography press, lithography stones, stone elevator
- Screen-printing exposure Unit — 55” × 40,” and silkscreen washout booth
- Hand tools & accessories: Squeegees, scoop coaters, brayers, carving tools, and other process-specific hand tools are provided for studio use
Maker Space
The Maker Space is a flexible, interdisciplinary workspace for fabrication, building, prototyping, and hands-on experimentation. It supports artists working across a range of materials and processes, including digital fabrication, large-format printing, textiles, electronics, and related forms of making.
Capabilities:
The Maker Space supports digital fabrication and production, giving artists access to tools and technology for 3D printing, large-format and sublimation printing, vinyl cutting, digital image preparation, and a range of digitally driven creative projects.
Available equipment:
- Bambu Lab H2D 3D printer
- Anycubic Resin Printer
- Epson large-format printer
- Epson sublimation printer
- 48” vinyl cutter
- Heat press
- Digital workstations equipped with Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator
Digital Lab
The Digital Lab supports artists working with digital tools, technologies, and emerging forms of creative production. The facility provides access to specialized equipment and technical resources for the development, experimentation, and realization of digital and interdisciplinary projects.
Capabilities:
- Fabric printing, sublimation, and heat-transfer workflows
- Resin 3D printing and post-processing
- Laser cutting; VR and immersive media
- Projection; Digital image preparation
Available equipment:
- Epson fabric/sublimation printer
- Heat press
- Anycubic Photon Mono M7 Max resin 3D printer
- Anycubic Wash & Cure 3 Plus
- Laser cutter
- Three Meta Quest 3 VR headsets
- Three exhibition projectors
- Hologram fan
- Digital Lab Windows workstation
Technical & Production Support
Oolite Arts staff provide technical guidance to help artists identify appropriate equipment, materials, and production processes for their projects.
Certain specialized or high-risk equipment may only be operated by authorized Oolite Arts staff. Other equipment may require orientation, training, or staff approval before independent use.
Artists remain responsible for the artistic development and preparation of their projects.
Access & Use
The Oolite Arts’ Production Facilities offer access to Residents, Alumni, and authorized community artists. This is shared artist resource subject to availability, orientation, or training requirements where applicable, and advance reservation.
Scheduling, equipment access, and production time are managed to provide equitable access for participating artists. Production time and reservation limits may vary according to the equipment, process, project requirements, and level of demand.
Artists are expected to arrive prepared with the files, materials, measurements, and other components required for their scheduled production time.
All use of Oolite Arts facilities and equipment is subject to applicable safety requirements, equipment guidelines, and staff authorization.
