A local artist is opening his own printmaking studio that artists can rent out. The business -- Cheese Factory Press -- will be hosting a grand opening Friday for potential customers to check out the space. Midlander Andrew Lawson saw the opportunity to create a mutually beneficial space for the community and himself.
“This started for my own purposes because my own professional practice needed a place to work out of,” he said. “Midland doesn’t have a place that offers facilities for artists to do printmaking practices.”
Lawson said he wanted to kill two birds with one stone, creating a space for himself to work out of and allowing printmakers a place to create. The studio in southwest Midland also will provide educational workshops to newcomers of the practice.
Lawson received his masters in fine arts from Texas Tech University. He works a lot with intaglio artwork, etchings and engravings, although he can do most artistic processes.
Starting Oct. 16, the shop will have several workshops about how to create etchings and relief printing. Those wanting to participate in workshops don’t need to have prior experience. Lawson would also like to feature lectures from artists, Midland Arts Council and local museums in the space. He has also lived in Austin and Lubbock, which he said both have maker spaces for artists and hobbyists.
Hours of operation are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Wednesday through Friday at 3241 Franklin Ave., suite A.
Visit the website for information about workshops and renting space.
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