form & färgverkstaden : : eskilstuna : : sweden

the association

The workshop is carried out as a voluntary association and it's open for artists. The activities are financed by local government's contributions and annual subscriptions. The association was formed about 30 years ago. In the premises are several workshops for different graphic techniques, studios for painting and sculpture and a darkroom for photography. The association also carries out a gallery. The building witch the association has access to was built 1883 as a home for manufacturer E A Berg. In year 1914 the house was bought by Emil Olsson who carried out a knife factory until 1967.In the early Seventies, Eskilstuna konstnärsklubb, a local association for professional artists took over the house. Later on the association transformed the actual Form & Färgverkstaden.

the printshop

The workshop contains two printing presses, one for copper graphics, collography, linoleum and other techniques; the other one is for lithography.

the photoshop

The association has a well-equipped traditional analog darkroom.

the silkscreen shop

Silk screen printing is called serigraphy in artistic context .In the workshop are the utensils you need for serigraphy.

the gallery

The Gallery shows both separate exhibitions and compilation exhibitions. Members are free at charge for having exhibitions. If You are not a member there is a charge of 500 SEK for a week. The exhibitor has the responsibility for insurance of the works, publicity and guarding during the open hours of the exhibition. Form & Färgverkstaden takes no commission on the eventually sold objects.

the studio

As a member you have the possibility to book a private studio for a month. The room is suited for painting and sculpture.

For further information, please contact Tom Holmlund

Translation: Merja Virtanen.

form & färgverkstaden : : bruksgatan 6 : : 632 20 eskilstuna : : sweden : : 016 132411