Workshops & Reservations

Wood Shop
The Wood Shop is open by appointment for authorized students only. Students must work in tandem with one other qualified student. Capacity may not exceed two people working at a time and no drop in visits.
Technician: Witts
email: witts.huntermfa@gmail.com
Make Wood Shop Reservation
Metal Shop
The Metal Shop is open by appointment for authorized students only. Capacity may not exceed one person working at a time and no drop in visits.
Technician: Witts
email: witts.huntermfa@gmail.com
Make Metal Shop Reservation
Clay & Casting Area
The Clay & Casting Area is for use by authorized students only.
Technician: Peter Hoffmeister
email: peter.hoffmeister.hunter@gmail.com
Spray Booth
The Spray Booth is open by appointment for authorized students only.
Technician: Peter Hoffmeister
email: peter.hoffmeister.hunter@gmail.com
Spray Booth appointments here.
Digital Fabrication Room
The Digital Fabrication Room is open by appointment for authorized students only.
Technician: Peter Hoffmeister
email: peter.hoffmeister.hunter@gmail.com
Digital Fabrication Room appointments here.
Kiln Room
The Kiln Room is open by appointment for authorized students only.
Technician: Peter Hoffmeister
email: peter.hoffmeister.hunter@gmail.com
Make Kiln Room Reservation
Darkroom
The darkroom is open by appointment for authorized students only.
Darkroom Policies/Infosheet
Make a Darkroom Reservation
You must read, sign, and submit the New Policy Agreement before using the 3rd floor digital and photography facilities.
Technician: Freddie Greis
email: huntermfaprintlab@gmail.com
Book Binding & Print Finishing Area
The bookbinding/print finishing area in room 301A open to authorized students only.
Room 301A: Print Finishing Area and Digital Printing Infosheet
You must read, sign, and submit the New Policy Agreement before using the 3rd floor digital and photography facilities.
Technician: Freddie Greis
email: huntermfaprintlab@gmail.com
Photo Equipment Catalog 2022
Digital Printing
Digital Printing is available to authorized students by appointment only. Contact the technician to make an appointment. Appointments should be made at least 24 hours in advance.
Room 301A: Print Finishing Area and Digital Printing Infosheet
You must read, sign, and submit the New Policy Agreement before using the 3rd floor digital and photography facilities.
Technician: Freddie Greis
email: huntermfaprintlab@gmail.com
Photo Equipment Catalog 202
Black Box Room
Located on the 3rd Floor near the AV Cage, the Black Box is for all students who require a controlled environment to produce video, photography, and performance projects, in addition to students who need space to document artwork. Based on student and faculty input, the MFA Program has purchased new equipment for the Black Box including lighting kits, a seamless backdrop system, and grip equipment among other things. We will be expanding the inventory in response to user feedback.
Equipment
- 1 - GVM LED light kit (3 light kit)
- 1 Profoto D2 Air TTL Kit (2 500 WS monolights)
- 2 pocket wizards (with batteries)
- Air Remote TTL
- Seamless Backdrops - 4 colors, (2 rolls each of the following: #01 Super White, #20 Black, #56 Fashion Gray, #46 Tech Green)
- 3 C-stands with arms
- 5 Sandbags (2 - 25lb and 3 -15 lb)
- 2 V-Flats (large)
- 2 Tripods
- 2 Beauty Dishes
- Accessories and modifiers for Profoto light kit
Access:
- Please email Tim Laun (tlaun@hunter.cuny.edu) 24 hours in advance to schedule time in the Black Box.
- At the time of your appointment please go to the main office to pick up the key.
AV Checkout
AV checkout is by appointment only, and inquiries will be responded to during available hours. No drop-in visits.
Hours:Tuesdays 10:30-6:30
Wednesdays 10:30-6:30
You must read, sign, and submit the New Policy Agreement before using the 3rd floor digital and photography facilities including AV checkout.
Technician: Luca Lee
Email: hunteravcage@gmail.com
Equipment Room catalog
Audio and Video Editing Lab
Audio and Video Editing Labs available by appointment for authorized students only. No drop in visits.
You must read, sign, and submit the New Policy Agreement before using the 3rd floor digital and photography facilities.
Technician: Luca Lee
email: hunteravcage@gmail.com
Make Video Editing Lab Reservation
Make Audio Editing Lab Reservation
Printmaking and Riso Lab
Printmaking and Riso Labs available by appointment for authorized students only. No drop in visits.
Technician: Alva Mooses
For use of the main printshop at 205 Hudson, please email: 401prints@gmail.com
Seminar Rooms and other Critique Spaces
There are four seminar rooms (210, 310, 312, 410), the 2nd Floor Gallery (203), and the Flex Space (202) available to display artwork. When they are not in use for a class, you may use these spaces for documentation, individual critiques, or as a project space. Please refer to the classroom schedule and avoid using these spaces when classes are scheduled.
You MUST be out of the room on time and leave the space in as good condition as you found it - no exceptions!
Contact Tim Laun: tlaun@hunter.cuny.edu
Open Office Hours with Carrie Moyer and Lisa Corinne Davis, MFA Program Directors
MFA Program Directors Carrie Moyer and Lisa Corinne Davis hold open office hours in room 223. Fall 2023 availability TBA.