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Robert Dente
Printmaking Lab

The Robert Dente Printmaking Lab houses the Edward F. Cook Jr. Screen Print Lab upstairs, overlooking an array of presses and work stations.

The 2,000-square-foot lab is a cutting-edge facility equipped to meet the needs of professional printmakers, cross-disciplinary artists and members of the community interested in learning how to make images in this time-honored medium.

The Lab is named in memory of the artist Robert Dente.

Learn more about independent Lab Usage, view a list of available equipment, or contact us for more information.

Find upcoming instructed printmaking workshops here:

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lab usage

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Lab Usage Rates:

  • Hourly Lab Rental $20/hr
  • Daily Lab Rental $80/day

    from 9:30 AM - 4:30 PM

  • Group Hourly Lab Rental $12/hr (per person)
  • Group Daily Lab Rental $60/day (per person)

    Group rentals require a minimum of 3 people, maximum of 5

Materials

All materials are included in the cost of lab rentals, except for paper or printing substrates. These are supplied by the lab user or may be purchased from Five Points Arts (where available). Varieties and pricing may be provided upon request.

Prospective Lab Users should review the basic guidelines for renting and contact Five Points Arts Center for more details:

(860) 618-2167

Lab users must be current members of Five Points Arts. Memberships start at $35 per year, click the button below for more information and registration.

Memberships

Equipment

Presses

  • Takach Etching Press
  • Vandercook Universal I Press
  • Conrad Etching Press
  • Charles Brand Lithography Press
  • Offset Proofing Press

misc.

  • Levigator - mini & regular size (2x)
  • Limestone lithography stones (14x)
  • Ferric acid bath
  • Spray booth
  • Hot plate
  • Light table
  • Rotary trimmer
  • Drying rack
  • Homasote exhibit wall

Screen Print Lab Equipment

  • PC Computer
  • Epson EcoTank Photo ET-8550 13" Printer
  • Workstations with rolling carts (8x)
  • Baselayr V Series 36x48" LED Table Top Exposure Unit
  • Washout booth with high pressure washer
  • Screen printing frames (various mesh & sizes)
  • Drying rack
  • Homasote exhibit wall

For more information or to schedule lab usage, please contact:

Five Points Arts Center
(860) 618-2167

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