Open Studios
The Morgan's Open Studio program allows artists and students access to studio space and equipment, and provides them with an opportunity to create art in the areas of papermaking, letterpress printing, and bookbinding.
Open Studio Hours
The Open Studio operates once to twice a month on Wednesdays from 5-8 p.m. Open Studio practices include Western Papermaking, Bookbinding, and Letterpress Printing, and vary in availability depending on the month. Please visit our calendar to view upcoming Open Studio Sessions!
Next Open Studio Session:
Print Your Mind: Letterpress
Thursday, April 17th from 5-8 p.m.
$20 per participant
Sign up here!
If you would like to see our up-to-date, monthly Open Studio offerings, please see the Event Calendar!
Anyone is welcome to participate, however, participants under 18 must be accompanied by an adult. If you have not joined us for an Open Studio session before, please read through our guidelines below.
Artists may reserve Open Studio spots by purchasing an event specific Open Studio Ticket on our store website, morganconservatory.com, by contacting emily@morganconservatory.org, or by calling the Morgan at 216.361.9255. Open Studio rates may vary depending on medium.
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Open Studio Guidelines
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An artist should have attended a minimum of one Morgan workshop that has taught you the process you will practice during your Open Studio session.
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If you have yet to take a class at the Morgan, you must first sign up for a one-on-one primer session with our Studio staff to familiarize yourself with the correct usage of the equipment and studio spaces. These introductory courses cost $50 for the first hour and $20 per hour afterward.
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If no prior classes have been taken, a person must complete the necessary paperwork.
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Artists with prior experience may use the studios upon staff approval.
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Purchasing Open Studio time must be done prior to the start of your studio appointment. This can be done in person at the Morgan Shop, or over the phone at 216.361.9255.
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Failure to attend the studio appointment without proper notice will result in the full price of the appointment being charged.
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Open Studio sessions must fall within the Open Studio hours at the Morgan Conservatory. A staff member will be present during your session to answer questions, but not to provide assistance.
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The per-hour rates must include the time taken to clean up the studio you are using. All types set in the print studio must be re-distributed. We will hold a $50 deposit that will be charged only if the studio is left unclean.
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Materials and tools such as proofing paper, inks, PVA, awls, etc. are included in our Open Studio rates. Materials like binder’s board, book cloth, handmade paper, etc. may be purchased through our store.