Castlemaine Press offers members access to a bright, well-equipped printmaking studio. Presses include a manageable 500 x 1000 mm direct-drive etching press and a geared etching press with a bed size of 1000 x 2000 mm for large work, both from local press-makers Merlarue.
To independently hire the print studio, artists must be current members and be assessed as competent in printmaking. All members must complete a free Induction session prior to hire. Members looking to develop their print practice and studio competency also have the option of attending our popular, members-only Saturday Sessions.
Inductions and Saturday Sessions can be booked via eventbrite.
For enquiries please contact us
Studio hire during COVID-19
Castlemaine Press is open for studio hire! We are committed to creating a COVID safe working environment so please take time to familiarise yourself with the additional measures required in order to minimise risk of infection. We are supplying hand and surface sanitisers and clear cleaning instructions and we ask that members:
- book the Press on your own (not with a fellow member for the time being)
- observe all the steps in the guidelines we’ve put in place, this includes cleaning both on arrival and on leaving the studio
- be guided by our our slightly more BYO arrangements (also see guidelines for details)
- understand that we will arrange bookings so that there are 3 days between one user and the next.
Remember: Please do not hire or attend your session at the Press if you are experiencing any symptoms of illness, however mild. And you must report any symptoms or CV-19 diagnosis if you have used the Press.
Studio hire fees
BIG PRESS | SMALL PRESSES | |
Full day 9 am–9 pm |
$30 Discount for booking 10 sessions to be used within 3 months $250 |
$20 Discount for booking 10 sessions to be used within 3 months $175 |
4-hour session 9–1 pm, 1–5 pm, 5–9 pm |
$15 | $12 |
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