Studio Rental

If you are in need of presses or other equipment offered in our common studio space to complete your projects, please consider our studio rental program!

  • We have a simple process for setting up studio rental. Interested artists must first sign up for our Studio Membership. Membership comes with a two-hour private course which includes a studio orientation and strategy session with our staff to figure out how to best use your time in the studio, plus a ton of studio perks. The membership and two-hour course are mandatory prerequisites for all studio rentals. After you complete the course, you are free to schedule as much assisted or unassisted studio time as you need. Studio time must be scheduled at least one week in advance via email to confirm the availability of the equipment, space, and staff you need. Please see below for a complete breakdown of the studio areas and individual pieces of equipment you can use with your studio rental. 

  • We offer two kinds of hourly studio rental: Hourly Assisted Studio Rental and Hourly Unassisted Studio Rental. The difference between the two is whether or not one of our staff members will be there to provide you with dedicated, one-one-one assistance as you work. You can schedule any combination of assisted and unassisted hours as needed, but scheduling is subject to our staff and equipment availability. 

    • Studio Membership - $150

    • Hourly Assisted Studio Rental (by the hour) – $65 per hour

    • Hourly Unassisted Studio Rental (by the hour) – $20 per hour

    • Full Access Monthly Studio Pass (unassisted) – $250 per month with discounted assisted hourly rental! Please see our Classes + Events Page for current Studio Pass availability.

Letterpress Printing

Available Equipment:

  • Vandercook SP20 (max form: 18x24”)

  • Vandercook SP15 (max form: 13x19”)

  • Craftsmen Superior (max form: 6x10”)

  • Showcard Presses (max form: 14x22”)

  • Write-a-Sign Press (max form: 7x10”)

  • Boxcar Bases (Standard Relief up to 13x19”) 

  • Wood and metal type (we have a collection of over 500 different faces) 

  • 10x15” Foil Press (not available for rental at this time)

  • Paper Drill

Supplies we provide: 

  • Ink (oil based only) (we might not have the exact color that you're looking for so if you have something super specific in mind that can't be mixed from the basics please bring your own) 

  • Solvents

  • Rags

  • Gloves

  • Cleaning Supplies

What you should bring: 

  • Paper (though we have some available for purchase) 

  • Photopolymer plate, developed and ready to print (if you're planning on printing from one)

  • Specific inks

  • Snacks

  • A printing assistant if you need one

Please see our materials guide for a full list of materials included in studio rental and materials available at Miami Paper & Printing Museum for purchase

Fine Art Printmaking

Available Equipment:

  • 43x80” Etching Press

  • 35x60” Praga Etching Press

  • 18x24” Ferric Chloride Tank

  • 13x19” Hot Plate

  • Heat Guns

  • Soaking Trays

  • Felt Blankets

  • Backer Boards

  • Selection of plexi plates for mono printing (no guarantees on size, if you have a specific size in mind please bring your own plexi)

Supplies we provide: 

  • Ink (Oil-based only, if you would like to use other inks please feel free to bring them. We also might not have the exact color that you're looking for so if you have something super specific in mind that can't be mixed from the basics please bring your own) 

  • Tarlatan

  • Phonebooks

  • Ink modifiers (setswell, easywipe, mag carb, french chalk) 

  • Solvents

  • Rags

  • Gloves

What you should bring: 

  • Paper (though we have some available for purchase) 

  • Newsprint

  • Plates (if you're planning on printing from one) 

  • Specific inks 

  • Snacks

  • A printing assistant if you need one

Please see our materials guide for a full list of materials included in studio rental and materials available at Miami Paper & Printing Museum for purchase

Screen Printing:

Available Equipment:

  • AWT Accu-glide (max form: 25x38”)

  • Screen Hinges

  • Hole Punch and Registration Pins

  • Squeegees

  • Washout Sink (max screen: 36x48”)

  • Fabric tables (max fabric: 36x48”)

  • Spatulas & ink mixing supplies

Supplies we provide: 

  • Emulsion

  • Emulsion remover

  • Packing tape, masking tape, and R tape

What you should bring: 

  • Screens (up to 34x48”) (we can purchase screens for your in advance, pricing below)

  • Printing material like paper, fabric, and shirts (we have certain fine art papers available for purchase but we do not stock any fabric or garments) 

  • Ink (make sure it's the right ink for what you're printing on)(we have ink for printing on paper available for purchase)

  • Newsprint or test print material

  • Paper towels

  • Mixing containers (we have some available for purchase)

  • Films (we can print them for you here if you need)

Full Service Screen Burning:  

  • Reclaim $15

  • Coat, Film, and Burn: Up to 30x40” - $45 per screen  Up to 34x48” $75

  • (screens available for pick up in 2-5 business days)

Film Printing: 44" wide, $10 per foot

Purchase a screen to keep:

23x31” 230 Mesh // $55

23x31” 110 Mesh // $50

25x36” 230 Mesh // $65

25x36” 110 Mesh // $60

Please see our materials guide for a full list of materials included in studio rental and materials available at Miami Paper & Printing Museum for purchase

Available Equipment:

  • 10x16” Nipping Press with Press Boards

  • 30” wide Guillotine Paper Cutter

  • 19” wide Guillotine Paper Cutter

  • Robinson and Jaques Board Shears

  • Backing Press

  • Lying Press

  • Sewing Frame

  • Foil Press

  • Leather Skiver

  • Paper Drill

  • Punching Cradle

  • Glue Brushes

  • Bone Folders

Supplies we provide:

  • Wax Paper

  • Masking Tape

  • Graph Paper

  • Newsprint

  • Jade Glue (available for purchase)

  • Gudy Dry Adhesive (available for purchase)

  • Waxed Linen Thread (available for purchase)

  • Book Cloth (available for purchase)

  • Book Board (available for purchase)

What you should bring:

  • Any of the supplies above that you have or plan to purchase in advance

  • Paper or Book Pages (though we do have some available for purchase)

  • Any personal tools or supplies that would be helpful to you

Please see our materials guide for a full list of materials included in studio rental and materials available at Miami Paper & Printing Museum for purchase

Book Arts

Papermaking (coming soon!)

Available Equipment:

  • 2lb Hydra Beater

  • 18x18” Mold and Deckle 

  • 18x24” Shop Press

  • 18x24” Restrained Drying System

  • Pellon and Felts

What we provide:

  • Coming Soon!

What you should bring:

  • Coming soon!