!!!!!!!!!!!!TACO! PRINT STUDIO / 17 MAY !!!!!!!!!!!!
!!!!!!!!!!!!TACO! PRINT STUDIO / 17 MAY !!!!!!!!!!!!
TACO! PRINT STUDIO OPENING
SATURDAY 17 MAY / 14:00 - 18:00
30 Poplar Place,
Thamesmead
SE28 8BB
event is free / refreshments provided
Please join us for the offical opening of the TACO! PRINT STUDIO. The day is free to attend with an opportunity to experiment and play with colour risograph printing, take away a print, and become a member of the studio. The event is open to all, including people new to riso print, or people with riso print experience.
The Studio provides facilities for creative production and research and runs a programme of Riso-based workshops. It includes a kitchen, wifi, and a soft seating area.
Riso is unique form of printing that has similarities with both photocopying and screen printing. It uses a machine called a Risograph to make beautiful, layered images and graphics, using digital files and images.
The Studio includes a 2-drum Risograph machine with a selection of colours, paper to purchase, cutting, folding and binding facilities.
Below is a Studio Guide for how to access and use the studio. Please read the guide before booking a print session.
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The TACO! Print Studio is a risographic print and publishing facility with workshop space and Artist Resource Library that can be accessed and used by artists, groups and communities for publishing and print based projects. It provides print and binding services, skills workshops, and facilities for creative production and research. The Studio provides facilities for creative production and research and runs a programme of Riso-based workshops. It includes a kitchen, wifi, and a soft seating area.
Riso is unique form of printing that has similarities with both photocopying and screen printing. It uses a machine called a Risograph to make beautiful, layered images and graphics, using digital files and images.
The Studio includes a 2-drum Risograph machine with a selection of colours, paper to purchase, cutting, folding and binding facilities.
Below is a Studio Guide for how to access and use the studio. Please read the guide before booking a print session.
For all studio enquires please email riso@taco.org.uk
HOW TO ACCESS THE STUDIO
The TACO! PRINT STUDIO is available to use by booking a Studio Print session.
Open Access to the Studio is scheduled for every Friday. You can check which Friday slots are available and book via the Studio Calendar.
Each Open Access session can accommodate up to 3 users from 10am-6pm.
We limit studio numbers to ensure all users can make the most of the studio and its resources.
Open Access print time will depend on other users and the time that you arrive, but each user is guaranteed a minimum print slot of 2.5 hours.
Every person booking an Open Access session can make use of the space and facilities for the remainder of the day to realise their project, prepare artwork files, test prints and paper. You pay for the paper, ink and materials you use.
Open Access sessions are priced per person. However, duos working on the same project/artwork are welcome under one booking. If you are more than two people, please get in touch before booking.
Open Access sessions are supervised by an experienced Studio Keyholder, who is responsible for inducting you to the space and is on hand for technical support.
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INDUCTIONS AND FIRST TIME USERS
During your first visit to the Studio, you will be required to undertake an hour-long Operational Induction. This forms the first hour of your first booking. The induction is focused on how to navigate the studio only, and does not provide an introduction to Risograph printing as a creative process or technique.
We ask that all studio users sign a Studio User Agreement.
If you have no prior Risograph experience, we offer a monthly Introduction to Riso Workshop (see below).
*You must have completed an introduction to Riso workshop OR have experience of Riso printing before booking an open access studio session.*
If you want to know more about the studio, book a session, or are a community group who wants to access the Studio for your project please contact us at riso@taco.org.uk
RISO WORKSHOPS
If you are new to Riso printing, we offer a range of workshops led by experienced artists.
We run a regular Introduction to Riso Workshop every last Saturday of the month.
This workshop is a 2.5 hour group workshop where you learn how to creatively use the Risograph, make and take home 10 x 2-colour prints.
The Workshop costs £40 per person and takes place monthly. Book your place on the workshop here.
Workshops require a minimum of 6 people and can accommodate a maximum of 10 people.
*You must have completed an introduction to Riso workshop OR have experience of Riso printing before booking an open access studio session.*
GUIDES AND RESOURCES
We have made free, downloadable print guides to help you get the most out of your time in the print studio.
- How to Prepare a Digital File for Riso Printing
- General Guide and Tips for Riso Printing
- How to Print to Riso from a Scanner or your own Laptop
AVAILABLE PRODUCTION FACILITIES
2-drum MZ1070 Risograph.
A3 Guillotine
A0 cutting mat
Bone folders
etc
etc
HOW MUCH DOES IT COST
We have a tiered payment system. The more you use the studio, the cheaper it is!
Open Access is the standard cost.
Associates and Keyholders receive discounts on sessions, paper, masters, and ink.
STUDIO ACCESS COSTS
- Open Access Studio Session - £40 per day
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Associate Studio Session- £28 per day
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Keyholder Session - free
* We offer a studio concession rate with a 30% discount for students, unemployed and unwaged people.
PAPER, INK & MASTERS COSTS
We stock a selection of A4 and A3 paper, with prices varying. Prices here are based on Open Access.
- Ink Pass x 1 = 15p
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Master = £1.50
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Standard Paper A4 /A3 = 7p /10p
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Colour PlanPaper A4/A3 = 12p/20p
- Context Natural Paper A3 = 22p
*You can bring your own paper as long as it is uncoated, 200 gsm max, and up to 200 sheets.
STUDIO ASSOCIATES
If you use the studio regularly then we recommend that you become an Associate.
Associates receive a discount of 40% on paper, ink and masters, and 30% on studio bookings.
- Associate membership - £40 per annum
Associates can also book studio sessions in bundles, making further savings on the standard studio cost.
- Associate Studio Session x 1 - £28
- Associate Studio Session x 5 - £125
- Associate Studio Session x 10 - £200
To become an Associate Member please apply here.
STUDIO KEYHOLDERS
Keyholders are a key part of the Print Studio community. They lead the development of the studio, design and deliver paid workshops, and help run the managment of the studio.
Key holders pay £63 pcm with a minimum 6-month commitment.
Key holders receive the following benefits
- Unsupervised access to the studio 7 days a week from 9am -9pm.
- Purchase of Ink, paper and masters at cost.
- Use of the studio desk spaces, resource library and kitchen
You must be a regular studio user to become a keyholder and committed to helping run the studio as a community and resource.
To enquire about becoming a Key Holder please email - riso@taco.org.uk
ACCESS INFORMATION
Access information for the Print Studio can be found here.
There is free parking on the street outside.
The studio has:
- A kitchen with kettle, toaster and microwave. You are welcome to bring your own food and drinks.
- A soft seating area, tables, deskspace and chairs
- Free WiFi
If you have any questions or ways in which we could make your visit more comfortable please email riso@taco.org.uk.