Studios | Elf School of the Ar

THE STUDIOS

Book Arts

The book arts studio houses a large board shear, guillotine, knipping presses, and more. Anything you’d need in the creation or restoration of books.

Jewelry

The jewelry studio has the best lighting in the place, with windows that span half of the space. It is also well equipped with tools for creating wearable art...

Music

The music studio is the auditorium! The musicians may choose to practice or compose on the stage, the ground floor, or maybe even the boiler room.

Painting/Drawing/Mixed Media

The painting studio is either housed within the book arts/weaving studio or is moved to the...

Photography

The photography studio has an exposure room with a variety of sizes of black and white and color ...

Printmaking

The printmaking studio has a wide variety of equipment and tools so that you’re able to print in...

Weaving

The weaving studio has 4 looms of various sizes, making it where the weaver can set up multiple...

Woodworking

The woodworking studio is a large space in the newly completed concrete building. It has ample windows...

Paper

The papermaking studio is a large space housed inside Elf's new concrete building. There are large stainless steel tables...

Metal

The metal studio is set up for forging and welding and housed in Elf's new concrete building. Large air conditioned...

A first-aid kit is located in the Weaving/Book Arts Studio and the Printmaking Studio. These are in central locations so that they can be shared between studios. Eyewash stations are located in both the Printmaking Studio and the Darkroom. A flammable cabinet is located in the Printmaking Studio. Fire Extinguishers and Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) binders are located in each studio. Ventilation systems are found in the Printmaking Studio, Darkroom, and Jewelry Studio. There will be a walkthrough on your first day to introduce you to the space and show you the safety equipment. Flameproof cans are provided to collect hazardous waste such as rags used with mineral spirits or other solvents. Also provided will be nitrile gloves (small, medium, and large), safety glasses, and single-use dust masks. Please bring your own respirators. Remember to bring any additional safety equipment with you that will be needed during your stay. We do have local hardware stores to purchase from if you forget anything.

Alcohol is not permitted in the studios. Working in the studios under the influence of alcohol is not permitted. The use of illegal drugs at Elf is prohibited.

Elf School of the Arts is ADA compliant.

If you have any questions about the studios, contact:

Executive Director, Rachel Watson

contact@elfschoolofthearts.org