Printmaking

Welcome to the website for Printmaking at Sheffield Hallam University, within Technical Operations, Resources and services (TORS). The workshop is located in the Head Post Office (HPO) Building, room 16/ level -2, on the Sheffield Hallam City Campus. 

In the Printmaking workshop we support a wide range of creative techniques and subjects, with world class printmaking facilities and specialist technical support. You will need to have an induction to use each of the printmaking facilities. 

On this website you'll find information about how to book an induction, techniques available, as well as support information to help remind students of how to use the facilities or processes in the area. 

Printmaking Facilities 

How do I access the facilities?

Before you can use the facilities in the Printmaking Workshop you will need to get an induction in the specific process you want to use. 

An induction will help explain fundamental aspects of a process while also incorporating a hands on practical session where you will be shown how to use equipment, general health and safety and be given an orientation of the area.

There are two ways to get an induction:

See below for more information.

Individual

Individual or small group inductions are available in Screen Print / Lino / Intaglio / Photo Etching / Embossing / Cyanotype and Letterpress 

Students can either drop into the Printmaking workshop to book an induction or email the printmaking team for more info: acmprintmaking@shu.ac.uk

Teaching

Students can also have an induction as part of a timetabled session. This is where an induction is part of a taught session or module that is organised by your course or academic.

Where to find us

The Printmaking Centre is in Room 16/ Level -2.03 (that's the basement or second floor below ground level), located in the SIA building in the old Head Post Office, 

Follow this guide on how to find us.

Workshop Opening Times:

Monday - Thursday

9:00am - 12:00pm and 1:30pm - 4:30pm

Friday 

9:00am - 12:00pm and 1:30pm - 3:30pm

Open Facilities

We have a number of facilities and resources where no induction is needed. These include the Paper / Material Store and also the Guillotine and Rotary Cutters. Students can access these facilities as required with no booking necessary. For more information regarding our range of papers and other materials please click on the Paper & Material Store link.

Paper & Material Store

Visit this link to view more information regarding our paper stock and prices along with a list of the other materials and tools we sell.

Swatch books of our paper stock are available to view in the Printmaking Centre and the Digital Design and Resource Centre

Guillotine and Rotary Cutters

These are positioned around the workshop, please ask when you visit. 

*Please note : Studio equipment must not be removed from the workshop.

We now have a number of portable screen beds located in the studio spaces at HPO. Click here for more information on how to book.

Printmaking payment methods

Students need to pay for materials and processes using a debit/credit card. Sundry items including tapes, some inks are covered by your fees and enrolment on a course. Speak to staff for more information. Some materials such as the cost of setting up a screen will need to be paid when you arrive for your booking. 

Payments for materials and processes can also be made via the SHU Store. Students will be invoiced for the cost of materials once their time in the Printmaking Workshop is complete. 


Visit https://store.shu.ac.uk/product-catalogue/technical-services/other-products-services/printmaking-workshop and setup an account.