The current Printmaking program was added to the Trinity Studio Art Curriculum in 2004. We were very lucky that at the same time, the new Ruth Taylor Art Building was under construction enabling us to design the studio with a broad vision in mind. All of our equipment was purchased in 2006 to outfit the studio in the new Ruth Taylor Art Building.

The 2,500 square feet printmaking and papermaking studio is designed to accommodate students working with intaglio, lithographic, screen printing and relief, including Japanese style woodblock techniques, Western and Asian style papermaking, and bookbinding.

The 15 ft ceilings create a spacious atmosphere and the skylights and tall windows provide good lighting as well as a great view. The space includes a large classroom and studio, press room, acid room, exposure room, and a processing room with a large working sink.

Work tables in the press room have highly durable epoxy tops and seamless stainless counter tops. The classroom studio houses 10 solid 4x8 maple top tables providing ample work space.  The press room offers five presses.  Students can work in both plate and stone lithography. 

The papermaking facilities provide students with a 2-pound Raina beater and professional papermaking moulds.  In support of the digital component of the printmaking curriculum, students have access to both large format inkjet and laser printers, a macintosh computer, and a scanner. 

Within the studio area, no toxic chemicals are used.  In addition it is professionally ventilated. All acids and harmful solvents are used in a separate room, and the cabinet in which these solvents are stored is also ventilated from within.