Pressworks Printmaking Cooperative
Sunny Arms Building
707 South Snoqualmie Street, Suite 1A
Seattle, WA 98108
206-621-1252
Pressworks Co-op, established in 1984, is a group of printmakers who share space, equipment, and camaraderie. We are a diverse group of artists working in various forms of printmaking such as intaglio, relief, monoprint, lithography, collagraph, solarplate, and various other experimental forms of printmaking. We have three presses: a manual Laguna etching press with a 26″ x 48″ bed, an electric Laguna etching press with a
3′ x 6′ bed, and a litho press. We offer storage space for each artist, including flat files for paper and prints. We have plenty of table space for working, a paper soaking tray, drying rack and a separate ventilated acid etching room. Studio time is not limited; access is 24 hours a day.
The studio is on the ground floor of an industrial building converted to an artist living and working cooperative, located just south of Spokane Street, accessible by Fourth Avenue South (via South Industrial Way) or Airport Way South. The studio receives great natural light during the day, has heating and is well ventilated, and there is ample parking around the building. We are near Daniel Smith and several bus lines including routes 39, 130, 136, 137, and 174.
New members will be expected to work with another member for a brief period of time to acclimate themselves to the studio and procedures. There is a non-refundable deposit of $275.00, which includes the first month’s rent of $125.00 and the $50 annual maintenance fee due each January. The remaining $100, a non-refundable deposit, may be paid in two installments. Presswork’s members must participate in open houses (unless the open house occurs within the first four months of membership) and attend four monthly meetings per year. Potential members’ portfolios will be reviewed by the current members. Our concern is not for artistic content, but to demonstrate knowledge and experience in printmaking.
Call to make an appointment to show your portfolio at our next meeting.
To apply as a member, you must:
- Have a background in printmaking,
- Show a portfolio of your prints,
- Exhibit knowledge of printmaking,
- Be willing to commit for at least one year and preferably more.
For more information, contact:
Laurie Brown : 206.525.7679
Studio : 206.621.1252
Roberta Long : 206.525.5956
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