The Foundry at the Fine Arts Library
The Foundry is a makerspace that is located in the Fine Arts Library on the 3rd floor of the E. William Doty Fine Arts Building. It provides access to tools and space in support of creative projects and is open to all university students, faculty and staff. Patrons can be trained to use a laser cutter, 3D printers, sewing and embroidery machines, mills, and other creative equipment. The Foundry also features a video wall and a recording studio.
Get Certified to use our Equipment
Join our Canvas Course to learn about the equipment and services we provide. Some equipment requires certification, and other equipment is available on a walk-up basis.
Faculty: Request the Foundry for your course
Request use of the Foundry for teaching, course related work, workshops, or other activities.
Spaces in the Foundry
| Space | Description | |
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Foundry Mac Pro Workstations 
Fine Arts Library Third Floor |
4 Mac studio Apple M1 Max 32 GB and 2 Mac Mini Apple M2 Pros 32 GB, each with two 2 inch screens with software for video and audio post-production, 3D modeling, and Adobe Creative Cloud. Uses: Gaming, film, multimedia production. Computer Stations |
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Foundry Makerspace 
Fine Arts Library Third Floor |
Space with 3D printers, mills, a laser cutter, a large format printer, and a fiber arts lab with embroidery and sewing machines. Makerspace |
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Foundry Video Wall 
Fine Arts Library Third Floor |
This state of the art video wall is intended for special projects, demonstrations, and presentations. Seating room limit of 70 chairs. To reserve contact Teri Lloyd, tlloyd@austin.utexas.edu. Makerspace, Presentation Space |
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Recording Studio 
Fine Arts Library Third Floor |
Recording studio with soundproof room. Makerspace |
Equipment at the Foundry
A listing of equipment for checkout is currently unavailable online. Please visit or call a Libraries service desk to inquire about availability.
Fine Arts Library
Location:
Doty Fine Arts Building 3.200
2306 Trinity St.
Austin, Texas 78712
Mailing Address:
2306 Trinity St.
Stop S5437
Austin, Texas 78712
Phone:
(512) 495-4481
Fax:
(512) 495-4490
