What is the Analog Print Shop?!
The Analog Print Shop specializes in hand printed paper and fabric using various printing presses. It also has a full range of hand tools to allow for binding and paper manipulation. The shop is located on the Oakland campus, in Aron Arts Complex Building E.
Open hours
The Analog Print Shop is open!
We host open hours (almost) every day so that you can come in and make things. All you have to do is attend an orientation and wear appropriate clothing for the work you want to do (always close-toed shoes!). If you’d like to be trained on a specific piece of equipment, you can sign up for training or just bring your project in and ask someone for help!
Hours
Mondays
Tuesdays
Wednesdays
Thursdays
Fridays
Saturdays
Sundays
12-7pm
12-7pm
12-7pm
12-7pm
1-5pm
Closed
Closed
Orientations
Mondays
Tuesdays
Wednesdays
Thursdays
Fridays
TBA
Our orientation is a safety and community orientation that will teach you what you need to know to interact with the space: what the rules are, how to sign up for and attend trainings, and how to get checked off on equipment. We’ll also review our honor code and how our community works! Orientations run at the following times. Just drop in!
Our Equipment
Equipment for the Analog Print Shop includes Vandercook letterpress, etching press, proofing press, paper marbling, foil stamping quick print, thermal binder, spiral binder, coil binder, board shear, light box, hand printing tools, book presses, cutting mats and tools, nipping presses, dry mound, large format cutters, spine punch, box jigs, markers, stamps, and carving equipment.
Trainings
We host regular trainings on our equipment! You must attend a safety orientation before signing up for a training. Our first Workshop of the semester is:
Make Your Own Soft Cover Sketch Books
Friday September 12th, 4-5pm
Analog Print Shop, AAC 165 Building E
Come to the Analog Print Shop and make your own soft cover sketch book with fun covers and thick paper. You will learn the basics of hand binding a small book, perfect for zines or future gifts. No experience necessary, all are welcome!
For questions email b.hardy@northeastern.edu