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[Studios](/index%2Ephp/markdownify/node/67) # Studios Explore - [Overview](/index%2Ephp/campus-life) - [Parents and Families](/index%2Ephp/campus-life/parents-and-families) - [Our Campus](/index%2Ephp/about-ocad-u/our-campus) - [Campus Map](https://map.ocadu.ca/) - [Events Calendar](/index%2Ephp/campus-life/events-and-exhibitions) - [Diversity](/index%2Ephp/campus-life/diversity) - [Student Clubs](/index%2Ephp/campus-life/student-clubs) - [Housing Information](https://admissions.ocadu.ca/afford/housing-partners) - [Mentorship](/index%2Ephp/campus-life/mentorship) - [Student Leadership](/index%2Ephp/campus-life/student-leadership) - [Scams Targeting Students](/index%2Ephp/campus-life/scams-targeting-students) - [Student Union](https://www.ocadsu.org/) - [Studios](/index%2Ephp/student-services/studios) - [Orientation Events](https://www.ocadu.ca/campus-life/orientation-events?field_department_target_id=448) - [myOCADU](/index%2Ephp/myocadu) rgb(0,0,0) ### OCAD University offers a variety of unique shops and studios for students enrolled in studio classes to explore their art and design practices. The shops and studios offer access to students who have been properly trained and demonstrate competence, technical skill and an understanding of relevant health and safety issues. rgb(0,0,0) ## Studio Resources ## Studio Resources rgba(60,171,73,1) [ ![Tool loans](/sites/default/files/styles/16_9_x_large_1280_x_720/public/2024-11/Tool%20Loans%20Centre%20-%204.jpg.webp?itok=E25zTTW2) ### Tool Loans Tool Loans is a great resource for students looking to do some extra work on their own time. In addition to standard power and hand tools like cordless drills, hammers, pliers, and wrenches, etc. Tool Loans .arrow-link-long { fill: #000; } ](/index%2Ephp/student-services/studios/tool-loans) rgba(255,255,255,1) [ ![Main studio hallways](/sites/default/files/styles/16_9_x_large_1280_x_720/public/2024-11/53382399154_fb3f45c568_k.jpg.webp?itok=n_QGQb4P) ### Sustainability The Studio Management department at OCAD U is committed to advancing environmental leadership and promoting sustainability through their studio operations. The shops and studios have implemented many initiatives that reflect “green” thinking and practice. Sustainability .arrow-link-long { fill: #000; } ](/index%2Ephp/about-ocad-u/sustainability) rgb(255,255,255) rgba(242,99,35,1) [ ![The Store](/sites/default/files/styles/16_9_x_large_1280_x_720/public/2024-11/MCA%20121%20-%20The%20Store%201.jpg.webp?itok=K2LaUaRx) ### The Store The Store offers super-convenient shopping for sheet woods and plastics, textiles, printmaking supplies, jewellery supplies, personal protective equipment, abrasives, SDHC cards and USB drives, and more! The Store .arrow-link-long { fill: #000; } ](https://ocad-u-shops-and-studios.myshopify.com/) rgba(26,176,246,1) [ ![Laser cut and cnc machined parts](/sites/default/files/styles/16_9_x_large_1280_x_720/public/2024-11/rapid%2Bprototyping%2Bcentre.jpg.webp?itok=MIwfBI8O) ### Rapid Prototyping The Rapid Prototyping (RP) Centre offers access to digital fabrication services at accessible prices. The staff can help you with file manipulation, post-processing and finishing suggestions for your project. Rapid Prototyping .arrow-link-long { fill: #000; } ](https://ocadu.topdesk.net/solutions/public-knowledge-base/item/KI%201993/en/) - [All](https://www.ocadu.ca/index%2Ephp/markdownify/node/67?field_category_target_id=All) - [Ceramics](https://www.ocadu.ca/index%2Ephp/markdownify/node/67) - [Fabrication And Prototyping](https://www.ocadu.ca/index%2Ephp/markdownify/node/67?field_category_target_id=2) - [Jewellery](https://www.ocadu.ca/index%2Ephp/markdownify/node/67?field_category_target_id=3) - [Paint, Print, And Publications](https://www.ocadu.ca/index%2Ephp/markdownify/node/67?field_category_target_id=4) - [Physical Computing](https://www.ocadu.ca/index%2Ephp/markdownify/node/67?field_category_target_id=5) - [Still, Moving, And Virtual Image](https://www.ocadu.ca/index%2Ephp/markdownify/node/67?field_category_target_id=6) - [Textiles](https://www.ocadu.ca/index%2Ephp/markdownify/node/67?field_category_target_id=7) ![Mouldmaking studio](/sites/default/files/styles/4_3_small/public/2024-11/53382400149_05e403dba9_k.jpg.webp?itok=g3cHGgl4) Mouldmaking Studio Our shop has all the materials and equipment you need to make 3D objects like piece moulds, flexible rubber moulds, lifecasting, armature building and direct modelling: \- marble bench tops, clay slab rollers, vacuum pumps, balance and electronic scales \- hand tools like chisels, scrapers and modelling tools; \- and you can buy materials like plasters, gypsums and cement in studio \- silicones, alginates, latex and rubber mouldmaking materials are also available. ## Mouldmaking Studio ### Overview Our shop has all the materials and equipment you need to make 3D objects like piece moulds, flexible rubber moulds, lifecasting, armature building and direct modelling: \- marble bench tops, clay slab rollers, vacuum pumps, balance and electronic scales \- hand tools like chisels, scrapers and modelling tools; \- and you can buy materials like plasters, gypsums and cement in studio \- silicones, alginates, latex and rubber mouldmaking materials are also available. ![Student working clay in a studio](/sites/default/files/styles/4_3_small/public/2026-03/_0000_32.jpg.webp?itok=XHCdVYJv) Material Art and Design - Ceramics Our ceramics studio has all the materials and equipment you need for mould and model making, slip casting, hand-building, throwing on the potter’s wheel and glazing, including: \- clay and casting slip, plaster, glaze, underglaze, resist emulsion. \- plaster lathe, band saw, cottles and clamps for mould making. \- working tables, Shimpo wheels, Brent wheels, large Bailey slab roller, plaster wedging tables, slip casting table for throwing, hand-building and slip casting. \- gas and electric kilns. \- spray booth, grinding wheel, glazing stations, pneumatic extruders and plaster reclaim tables. ## Material Art and Design - Ceramics ### Overview Our ceramics studio has all the materials and equipment you need for mould and model making, slip casting, hand-building, throwing on the potter’s wheel and glazing, including: \- clay and casting slip, plaster, glaze, underglaze, resist emulsion. \- plaster lathe, band saw, cottles and clamps for mould making. \- working tables, Shimpo wheels, Brent wheels, large Bailey slab roller, plaster wedging tables, slip casting table for throwing, hand-building and slip casting. \- gas and electric kilns. \- spray booth, grinding wheel, glazing stations, pneumatic extruders and plaster reclaim tables.