Studio Hire | Rent-a-Bench spaces
Jewellery & Printmaking
Our fully equipped Rent-a-Bench studios in Jewellery and Printmaking provide the perfect space to keep creating. With access to professional tools and resources, you can work independently on your projects in a supportive creative environment. Spaces are accessible after hours and on weekends, giving you the flexibility to create when it suits you best.
Designed to give you your very own co-working studio space, an opportunity to dive deeper into your jewellery-making and printmaking passion and hone your skills at your own pace.
You can stock up on art materials at the TLC Shop by the LAB Gallery on the ground floor, open Monday to Friday from 9:00am – 4:30pm.
Jewellery Rent-a-Bench
Our NEW purpose-built jewellery studio
For experienced makers wanting a space to continue their practice, our new purpose-built Jewellery studio is fully equipped with the tools and equipment you need. Whether you’re refining techniques or completing independent projects, the studio provides a professional environment designed for creativity. Rent-a-Bench access is available after hours and on weekends, giving you the freedom to create when it suits you.
Specialist tools available for you:
- A Variety of Hand Tools
- A Rolling Mill
- A Pickle & Rotary Tumbler
- A Polishing Motor
- A Drill Press
- 2 Foredom Benches
- 3 Soldering Stations
Available for use:
9am - 9pm Weekdays
9am - 6pm Weekends (excluding public holidays)
For more info on our Rent A Bench spaces or to apply for a spot please register your interest below or email studiohire@tlc.ac.nz
Printmaking & 2D
Our Printmaking & 2D Art Benches
Our Printmaking Rent-a-Bench spaces are located in an extended part of our lively Printmaking studio. Fully equipped and suited for experienced printmakers, these benches allow you to work independently while being immersed in an inspiring creative environment. Please note, printmaking students may be working in the main studio at times. Access is available after hours and on weekends for flexibility around your practice.
Specialist area available for you:
- Desk
- Easel if required
- Tea & Coffee making facilities
- 1 x 630mm x 890mm Plan drawer
- Use of 340 wide etching press
- Access to a four colour screen printing carousel
- Access to large work tables, photocopier/printer, Macs with Creative Cloud, screenprinting processing equipment, book binding press, light table and other printmaking equipment
Available for use:
9am - 9pm Weekdays
9am - 6pm Weekends (excluding public holidays)
Check out our FAQ and more info here
For more info on our new Rent A Bench spaces or to apply for a spot please register your interest below or email studiohire@tlc.ac.nz