Our Studio

Screen Printing Workshops

Polka! Press is proud to periodically offer an introductory screen printing workshop. Learn (or relearn!) foundational printmaking skills and get your feet wet and fingers inky.

Visit our payments page to learn more and reserve a spot.

Or send us an e-mail at polkapressmadison@gmail.com.

Polka! Punch Cards

Polka! punch cards allow experienced printmakers to access our studio on a limited basis without committing to a full membership. Our punch cards include 6 punches for 30 minutes each, and are usable during our open studios on the second and fourth Wednesdays of each month.

Visit our payments page to learn more and purchase a punch card.

Studio Membership

Polka! members share a 1200 square foot basement studio on Madison's Northeast side. Members enjoy 24/7 access, unlimited use of collective equipment, and some individual storage space.

Interested in becoming a member? Send a completed membership application to polkapressmadison@gmail.com.

Visit out payments page to set up your monthly membership payments.

Additional Workshops

Classes are offered periodically by individual members, and will be posted on our website and social media channels when available. To be notified of workshops and events by email, sign up for our newsletter below!

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Studio Rental
Polka! may occasionally rent our facilities to experienced printmakers not interested in full membership. Contact us for more information. Requests will be evaluated on an individual basis.

Private Lessons
Individual members may consider teaching private lessons in various printmaking methods. Please contact us for more information.

 

Equipment


Screenprinting

  • 5-station hinged printing table

  • 4-color t-shirt press

  • Washout sink

  • Pressure washer

  • Darkroom

  • Exposure unit

  • Oiling table

  • Screen storage

  • Squeegees

  • Variety of limited shared inks


Letterpress & Relief

  • Vandercook SP-15

  • Showcard sign press

  • Small wood type collection

  • Small lead type collection

  • Composing stand

  • Ink slabs

  • Wooden furniture

  • Job sticks

  • Brayers and palette knives

  • Variety of limited shared inks

Additional Printing Equipment

  • 52” x 31’’ motorized etching press

  • RIZO digital printer


Binding & Editioning

  • Paper cutter

  • Book press

  • Flat files

  • Self-healing cutting mats

  • Straightedges

  • Dedicated clean workspace