InterAccess

Open Studio

Most Wednesdays | 6—9pm (EST)
In-person at InterAccess

*The 2023 Open Studio schedule is still being finalized. New dates will be added as programming is confirmed.

As a part of our Open Studio programming, we offer a mix of weekly training and support sessions from a roster of Instructors. You can express interest in and request support for a specific session using our studio form. There will also be occasional events and openings! You can find the full list of 2023 Open Studio programming here on our public calendar or below as follows:

February 8: XR
February 15: Laser Cutting
February 22: 3D Printing

March 1: Physical Machining Fabrication
March 8: Wood Working
March 22: No Open Studio This Week
March 29: No Open Studio This Week

April 5: 3D Printing
April 12: No Open Studio
April 19: Laser Cutting
April 26: XR

May 3: Physical Machining Fabrication
May 10: Wood Working
May 17: Opening Night: Haptic Voices
May 24: Electronics and Soldering
May 31: 3D Printing

June 7: XR
June 14: Physical Machining Fabrication
June 21: No Open Studio This Week
June 28: No Open Studio This Week

July 5: STYLY XR Jam
July 12: No Open Studio This Week
July 19: Wood Working & Laser Cutting
July 26: Electronics and Soldering + 3D Printing

August 2: INDEX Community Event
August 9: XR + Laser Cutting
August 16: No Open Studio This Week
August 23: No Open Studio This Week
August 30: Laser Cutting

September 6: Opening Night: Teledon Exhibition
September 13: STYLY XR Jam
September 20: Wood Working + Physical Machining Fabrication
September 27: No Open Studio This Week

October 4: Electronics and Soldering
October 11: 3D Printing
October 18: XR
October 25: INDEX 1 Community Event

November 1: Laser Cutting
November 8: Opening Night: IA Currents
November 15: Physical Machining Fabrication
November 22: Wood Working
November 29: Community Brew Session 2

December 6: STYLY XR Jam
December 13: Electronics and Soldering

If you are interested in a training but cannot make any of the available dates please contact education@interaccess.org and we will do our best to asisst you.

Workshop Pricing

InterAccess operates using a paid ticketing model with accessible, discount options available.

InterAccess endeavours to reduce barriers for artists, educators, and community members who wish to attend its workshops. This includes offering accommodation support related to general accessibility, operating a flexible pricing model, and hosting both in-person and online workshops.

Regular (Non-Member)
This workshop fee covers the basic costs of running the workshop, including instructor fees (preparation and instruction), general studio maintenance, and administrative labour.
$30 One-Session | $60 Two-Sessions | $90 Three-Sessions

Regular (Non-Member) + Donation
This workshop fee supports everything described above (Regular [Non-Member]) with additional support towards ongoing studio equipment maintenance, shared supplies, and community events including weekly Open Studios.
$40 One-Session | $80 Two-Sessions | $110 Three-Sessions

Equity Access (Member/Non-Member)
To reduce financial barriers, this pay-what-you-can (PWYC) discount is available for any community members that self-identify as part of an equity-seeking group, which includes (but is not limited to) disabled, Black, Indigenous, Students, and Newcomers. To request an Equity Access code to use for workshop registration please email education@interaccess.org.
PWYC One-Session | PWYC Two-Sessions | PWYC Three-Sessions

Member / Workshop Pass Discount
A discount of 35% is available to Studio Members (annual and monthly) and Workshop Pass holders. The discount can be applied to any workshops that fall within the dates of active membership.
$20 One-Session | $40 Two-Sessions | $60 Three-Sessions

Materials Fee
This fee is used to cover the direct costs of materials and supplies and can range depending on the nature of the workshop. This is applied to the actual material retail cost, shipping (if applicable), and staff preparation/assembly (if applicable).

If you have any questions about our ticketing model please email education@interaccess.org.

To view our full programming and register for workshops please visit our Workshops Page.

Studio Membership

Our 800-square-foot shared production studio at 950 Dupont St. is a space for artists working with emerging and digital practices. The InterAccess Studio provides 24/7 access to electronics work space, tools for machining and fabrication, and a variety of old electronics for use or salvage. The studio is a great place to learn new technical skills and produce work in a community that values critical approaches to working at the intersection of art and technology.

The Studio is the cornerstone of our services and is where learning, art, and community thrive. We offer different types of studio access passes to suit your needs.

Learn more about becoming a member in the "Studio Membership Signup" section below.

Studio Safety Guidelines

All members using the studio must adhere to the following safety measures:

• Practice proper hand hygiene, including washing your hands or using hand sanitizer when you enter the space.

• Clean and disinfect any equipment and tools before and after use. You are also encouraged to clean high-touch areas with a wipe or use isopropyl alcohol to spray down surfaces. High-touch surfaces include the toilet flush lever, the washroom faucet, the top of the soap dispenser, washroom door handles, the front door handles, and the alarm touchscreen.

• There will be PPE equipment in the front foyer, including gloves, wipes, and hand sanitizer. The wipes we have purchased are medical-grade and can kill the COVID-19 virus in 1 minute. If you use gloves be sure to follow proper glove removal protocol.

• There is some risk of transmission when sharing a washroom, although experts advise this risk is very low. Please put the toilet seat down when you flush the toilet.

•All persons are strongly encouraged to continue wearing a mask or face covering which covers the nose, mouth and chin while working in the studio. Feel free to reference the do's and don'ts of mask wearing. This does not apply to removing your mask momentarily to eat or drink. Proper use of masks implies that you wash or disinfect your hands before putting on and after taking off a mask.

• Members are encouraged to maintain a six-foot distance from staff and other members.

• If you have any symptoms of COVID-19 such as fever, cough or difficulty breathing, please do not visit InterAccess. If you have symptoms you should use Ontario’s self assessment tool or contact your health care provider or Telehealth Ontario (1-866-797-0000).

• You are encouraged to download Canada’s COVID Alert app so you can be notified directly if you have been in close contact with someone who was contagious with COVID-19.

Studio Membership Signup

As of June 1st, 2022 InterAccess is now accepting new studio members!

Please email education@interaccess.org or fill out our Studio Member Expression of Interest form to purchase a membership.

Feel free to pre-purchase your desired membership type below. Please email education@interaccess.org after your purchase to continue the onboarding process.

Equipment and Rentals

Studio users have access to our suite of cutting-edge tools and equipment, along with tool-training, to support your artistic practice.

Equipment from the InterAccess studio is available to rent for personal projects, exhibitions, workshops, and more. A reduced rental rate is in place for all Studio Members. To view our rental equipment inventory and fee breakdown click here.

Monthly and Annual Studio Members also have access to our on-site lockers. Please email education@interaccess.org if you are interested in booking a locker. Lockers are available for the following rates:

Large Lockers: $140/year

Small Lockers: $100/year

• NextEngine 3D scanner
• 2 Ultimaker 3D printers
• Prusa Mk3 3D printer
• Mosaic Palette
• Prusa SL1 3D resin printer
• Prusa CL1 3D resin cleaning and curing machine
• 2 Oculus Quest 2 headsets
• Oculus Rift SDK
• HTC Vive and Vive pro
• Magic Leap AR headset
• 4 gaming laptops
• 2 gaming tower
• 1 iMac
• Ricoh Theta V 360-Degree camera
• 36" x 24" BOSS Laser Cutter
• Compound microscopes
• Gel electrophoresis kit
• PCR cycler
• Weller soldering irons
• Hot air rework station + nozzle kits
• Reflow Oven for surface mount soldering
• Digital and analog oscilloscopes
• Arduinos and Raspberry Pis
• Potentiometers
• Multimeters
• Electronic components (wires, LEDs, breadboards, resistors and sensors)
• Brother ‘Innovis 40’ sewing machine
• Bernina ‘700D’ serger
• Rigid heddle loom
• Conductive threads
• Vaccum Form Machine
• Drill press
• Table saw
• Band Saw
• Machining mill and lathe
• Audio-Visual equipment
• WiFi

Contact

For questions about Open Studio night, Studio Membership, or equipment holdings, please contact our Education department.