Location: John C. Ayres Hall 107
Phone: 530-898-5331
Email: art@csuchico.edu
Art Studios and Labs
Art Tech Lab
Location: Ayres Hall, Room 202

The Art Tech Lab is a student-run space for current Chico State Art and Art History students only. Services include:
- Photo-quality printing
- Large format printing
- Custom vinyl cuts
- Matte cutting
- Dry mounting space
Hours of Operation
- Monday/Wednesday: 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- Tuesday/Thursday/Friday: 11:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Order Instructions
- Email all print requests to arttechlab@csuchico.edu (see order forms below).
- Please allow 24 hours for orders.
- All orders must include the type of file, file size, and the initials of the student requesting the print job.
Print Request Forms
Fusion Lab
Location: Ayres Hall, Room 122

Fusion Lab provides a space for students to utilize machines like the laser printer, 3D printer, and resin printer. it is open to all Art and Humanities students. This is where you can come to build your models, stencils, plates for printmaking, etc. The possibilities here are endless. We will guide you step by step so if you're curious dive right into it without any hesitation and reach out.
The use of the Fusion Media Lab is intended for the current Department of HFA students only.
File Setup
Remember that you can take two routes you can either engrave it (raster) or cut it all the way through (vector). For all the vector drawings make sure you are cutting enclosed shapes.
All files must be Adobe Illustrator (.ai)
Ensure that the line thickness is 0.001
Vector lines and raster lines must be in different colors.
All colors are RGB
Order Instructions
Fill out the Fusion Media Lab Form and email it (along with your file) to artlaser@csuchico.edu.
You will receive an email if there is something you need to fix with corrections or when your project is ready for pick up.
Ira Latour Visual Resources Collection

The Ira Latour Visual Resources Center (VRC) houses a collection of over 4000 books and related visual materials for the Art and Art History Department. The VRC also holds a reference collection of non-circulating art history books, illustrated books, catalogues raisonee, livres d'artiste, current periodicals, photographs, prints, and non-print media such as CD-ROMs, videos, and DVDs. This collection is made possible because of a generous endowment provided by Walter Kohn.
Contact the Ira Latour
- Courses, writing, or general questions: Mlott@csuchico.edu
- Print, scan, or technology questions: Iralatour@csuchico.edu
Hours of Operation
- Monday/Tuesday: 8:30 AM to 7:00 PM
- Wednesday/Thursday: 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM
- Friday: 8:30 AM to 2:00 PM
The Ira Latour is a Reserve Library, items are not available for checkout.
Check out additional online research resources.
Woodshop, Metal Shop, and Foundry
Location Ayres Hall, Room 126

The sculpture studio supports materials and processes including woodworking, metal fabrication, foundry, plaster, clay, wax, mold making, sewing, installation, and more.
Hours of Operation
Student access only. Afterhours access for students with permission of instructor.
Wood Shop Equipment & Tools
- 1 Delta 5HP Unisaw with Beisemeyer fence and blade guard system
- 1 Delta 1 1Ž2 Hp Unisaw with Delta Unifence and Beisemeyer blade guard.
- 1 Delta 16” Variable speed scroll saw
- 1 Delta 20” band saw
- 1 Delta 14” band saw
- 1 Rockwell 8” jointer
- 1 Rockwell 18” planer
- 1 Rockwell radial drill press
- 1 Delta mortising machine
- 1 Makita 10” miter saw
- 1 Makita 12” compound miter saw
- 1 Max Industries Oscillating spindle sander
- 1 Jet 12” disc/48” belt combination sander
- 1 Rockwell 12” variable speed Lathe
- 1 Porter cable plunge router
- 1 Hitachi variable speed router
- 2 Bostich pneumatic brad nailers
- 1 Paslode pneumatic stapler
- 1 Craftsman 16” electric chainsaw
Metal Shop Equipment & Tools
- 3 Millermatic 250 GMAW (mig) welders with 1 Millermatic Spoolmatic 15 a aluminum spool gun
- 1 Miller 330A AC/DC TIG welder
- 1 GE arc welder
- 1 Spectrum 701 Plasma cutter
- 1 Johnson Horizontal bandsaw
- 1 Milwaukee Metal cut-off saw
- 1 65 ton Scotchman Iron Worker
- 1 20” Max Industries disc sander
- 1 P&G Abrasive blasting cabinet
- 1 Pexto 48” 18 gauge sheet metal shear
- 1 Chicago 6’ sheet metal finger brake
- 1 Pexto 48” 18 gauge slip roll
- 1 speedemelt 20# melting furnace
- 1 Speedemelt 60# melting furnace
- 1 Alpine H -60 gas kiln
- 1 Alpine EP-20 electric kiln
- 1 Kerr centrifugal casting machine
Art and Art History Department
Location: John C. Ayres Hall 107
Phone: 530-898-5331
Email: art@csuchico.edu