Print Lab
The Print Lab is one of the four making spaces in the Hive! This space is a dedicated craft space equipped for the process of screen printing. We welcome you to come join us in this space to create a print, tote bag, t-shirt, and more of your own!
Print Lab Proctor Hours / Appointment Booking
Students are able to sign up for Proctor hours to get trained so they can use the Print Lab by themselves. Each session has a time of 2 hours so that students can practice as much as they want. Students are encouraged to arrive at the start of proctor hours, but staying for the full 2 hours is not required.
Schedule
Proctor Hours will happen on select weeks every month of the semester. Dates are below!
Select dates:
- February 6 — 12:30-2:30 pm
- February 19 — 3:30-5:30 pm
- February 25 – 6:00-8:00 pm
- March 26 – 4:00-6:00 pm
- April 10 – 12:30-2:30 pm
- April 15 – 6:30-8:30 pm
- April 30 – 4:00-6:00 pm
- May 01 – 12:30-2:30 pm
Sign up here for Proctor Hours!
Print Lab: Open Hours / Appointment Booking
Open Hours are for students/ users who have undergone the necessary training via our Shill-Shares and/or Proctor Hours and obtained a Print Lab ID (either a physical copy or a digital one in your email). Students must complete a Print Lab ID (which you can pick up at the Hive) by demonstrating all the necessary steps to complete a screen printing project independently. If you want to do a larger group printing session, please email a Hive Experience Designer for more information.
During Open Lab students are able to work on their projects without proctored supervision for certain blocks of time. Students can reserve the space in multiple 30-minute time blocks up to the time they anticipate using the space. These students are responsible for leaving the Print Lab in a condition better than they found it!
General Rules
- You must have proof of training completion, either by showing the proctor your physical ID or a digital version
- You may only use up to 3 screens during an open-hour session
- You may save 2 screens for up to 2 weeks — please label each screen with tape (name and screen burned/used date). After 2 weeks, your screen will be cleaned.
- PLEASE clean up after yourself — Your Print Lab access will be revoked for a year if you fail to do so
- Want to bring a guest? You may bring up to 1 friend (they do not need an ID to enter with you) You are responsible for anything that happens during your session.
- For printing large quantities (30+ of an item), you must provide your own water-based fabric ink (we recommend Speedball which can be purchased on Amazon)