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.
Studio Rates - Papermaking
Total Hours in Studio Member Non-Member
1-23 hours $20/hr $25/hr
24-47 hours $15/hr $20/hr
48+ hours $10/hr $15/hr
Studio Rates - Printmaking
Total Hours in Studio Member Non-Member
Hourly $10/hr $15/hr
Monthly $200/month $300/month
Studio Rates - Bindery
Total Hours in Studio Member Non-Member
Hourly $8/hr $12/hr
Monthly $160/month $240/month
Pulp Cost (For in-studio use only)
All fiber has 2 hours of beat time included in the price. Extra beat time (i.e., for translucent fiber) can be added on for $10/hour per 2 or 3 lb batch.
Fiber Price/lb Price for 2lbs Price for 3lbs
Bleached abaca $28/lb $56 $84
Natural abaca $28/lb $56 $84
Cotton linter $23.50/lb $47 $70.50
Denim $25.50/lb $51 $76.50
Flax $32/lb $64 $96
Unscraped Morgan Kozo
$35/lb (beat time NOT included) $70 $105
Pulp Add-Ons (For in-studio use only)
Pulp Add-Ons Price
Additional beat time $10/hour
Pigment $0.50/tsp
Sizing $2/oz
Retention aid $3/qt
PMP/PEO (formation aid) $1.50/qt
Assistance Rates
Staff Member Rate
Tom Balbo (if available) $30/hr
Nicole $25/hr
Ryan $20/hr
General Staff $20/hr
Interns (if available) $10/hr
Open Studio Guidelines
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Participants must complete the necessary liability release paperwork.
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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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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, 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.
