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PHOTOGRAPHY 
The Photography Lab features communal and individual darkrooms with complete black and white set-up. Enlargers accommodate 35mm, 120 and 4x5 inch negatives. The lab also features a film processing/print finishing room with film dryer, print washer, RC print dryer and mount press (16x20). Standard B/W chemistry is provided. Quiz required before using. 
* Please note: the darkroom is run on a volunteer basis and it's recommended to call to make sure the darkroom is open before coming in. For more information call 949-724-6880.

Tue      10 a.m. -9 p.m.
Thur     10 a.m. -7 p.m.
Sat       9 a.m. -4:30 p.m.


CERAMICS
The Ceramics Studio is equipped with wheels, kilns, slab roller, wet storage and a complete glaze room. Staff technicians schedule regular firings. Stoneware clay is available for purchase.

Mon             1-6 p.m.
Wed             10 a.m.-3 p.m.
Fri                10 a.m.-3 p.m.
Sat               9 a.m.-4:30 p.m.


JEWELRY/LAPIDARY
The Studio is equipped with jewelry casting and fabricating equipment including casting centrifuge, burnout oven, torches, and sandblaster. There is also a trim saw and grinding/polishing machine. Also various hand tools. Hours may vary due to class schedule.

Mon
Fri  
Wed 
Sat  
1-6 p.m.
10 a.m. -4:30 p.m.
2-6 p.m.     
9 a.m. -4:30 p.m.        
                 


PRINTMAKING & LETTERPRESS
The Studio is a fully equipped and ventilated studio suited for both traditional print and letterpress techniques. Two Vandercook proofing presses and various etching presses including a 36’x72’ manual Ettan press, outfit our 800 sq. ft. studio space allowing for various print techniques and processes such as intaglio, relief, collograph, monoprint, traditional letterpress and more. Open Studio users must make a reservation with the Studio Technician and demonstrate previous printmaking experience in either a classroom or equivalent studio environment. All patrons interested in renting the studio are required to provide their own paper and relief materials needed for printing. New patrons must complete an orientation before using studio. Hours may vary due to class schedule. Please call for open studio hours at (949) 724-6881.