TAC Open Studio

Open Studio is a space for members to work in community during designated studio hours with access to a variety of tools and equipment including weaving looms, sewing machines, smaller tools, large table space and more.

Hours:

Tuesday 12pm-5:30pm (Open Studio Members may also join for weekly Maker Meetups on Tuesdays from 5:30-8:30pm)
Wednesday 12pm-9pm
Thursday 12pm-9pm
Friday 12pm-4pm
Saturday 10am-4pm

Accessing Open Studio:

  • Annual: All TAC members at the $250 annual level and above have access to TAC’s Open Studio. Click here for more information about TAC annual memberships and to join as an annual member. Memberships are valid for 12 full months from the date you join.

  • Monthly: Monthly studio membership are also available for $25/month. To join with an automatically renewing monthly membership, click here.


Open Studio Orientation:

Orientation is required for your first visit to the Open Studio. Orientation is offered by appointment. Email us to set up an orientation appointment.

Open Studio Details:

Maximum studio occupancy is 12 users at a time. Sign-up is required for all visits to the Open Studio. The link for registration can be found below. When signing up, please select the time(s) that would best apply to the duration of time you plan to spend in the Open Studio. There are no requirements to stay for the length of time you register for.

There is a Studio Monitor or Staff on duty during Open Studio to answer general questions, however, you are expected to have a working knowledge of the equipment and procedures you are using. If there is a new skill you would like to learn, ask us about classes!

This is a community based space and we expect all users to be respectful of others using the space, equipment, and tools.

What’s Available to Use:

  • Large Tables

  • Industrial Sewing Machine

  • Floor Looms

  • Table Looms

  • Large Cutting Mats and Rulers

  • Dress Forms

  • Domestic Sewing Machines (model Bernina 320)

  • Serger

  • Sashiko Sewing Machine

  • Ironing Boards and Irons

  • And much more!

  • Details on all of the above will be provided at your orientation meeting.

Please contact info@textileartsmadison.org with any questions!