In the studios of the Kunstsilo, students of art can work with different materials and techniques. The workshops are used both within seminars and beyond for work on student projects.

A prerequisite for independent use is participation in the general safety introduction each semester.

In sculpture in particular, there are many artistic processes that take time and only lead to exciting results through intensive examination over a longer period of time. For the conceptual development of one's own artistic projects, it is also helpful to know materials and processes and to bring an idea of implementation possibilities, e.g. to a sculpture seminar.

Accompanying the art practical seminars as well as in the event format "Artistic Workshop" (advanced module I of the study programs Gy/Ge and BK) tutorials on sculptural techniques are offered, in which the handling of the various materials, tools and machines is taught.

Detailed information on the dates of the tutorials will be given in the practical art seminars of sculpture. When participating in the event format "Artistic Workshop", information will be given in PAUL and PANDA.

After prior registration with Marco Boscarato, the workshops can be used beyond the seminar time during the opening hours of the Art Silo.

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Studio manager and contact person

    Painting Studio: Max Schulze
    Clay Studio: Alfons Knogl
    Wood Studio: Marco Boscarato
    Metal Studio: Alfons Knogl, Marco Boscarato
    Printmaking and photo lab: Eva Weinert

General safety instruction
At the beginning of each semester, the participants of the seminars are given an overview of the hazards and safety regulations to be observed in the various workshop areas during an inspection and handed out a multi-page Information sheet on the safety regulations (lnformation sheet). General safety instruction is a prerequisite for independent work in the workshops and studios.

Tutorials
Separate introductory courses (so-called tutorials) are held for all studios and techniques.

Working with hazardous substances
Work and handling of hazardous substances (such as plastics, silicates, acids, etc.) is at your own risk. Information on the ingredients, risks and protective measures is provided in the operating instructions posted in the workshop. Detailed safety data sheets can be obtained from the respective workshop manager.

Labeling of hazardous substances
The "Globally Harmonised System of Classification and Labelling of Chemicals" (GHS) replaces the previous European system for the classification and labelling of chemicals and will be introduced here by 2014 at the latest. A comparison of the old and new hazard pictograms can be found here.

Work with machines
Work on equipment and machines may only be carried out after instruction in an introductory course / tutorial by the responsible studio manager. The posted operating instructions provide information on the risks and protective measures.

Personal protective clothing
Pay attention to mandatory signs in the studio and to notes in the operating instructions in order to be able to protect yourself from possible hazards (e.g. by wearing protective gloves).

Insurance coverInformation on insurance coverage for students can be found at Unfallkasse NRW.

For working in the studios applies:

• the operating rules of the Institute
• the fire protection regulations of the University of Paderborn
• the accident prevention regulation BGV A1 
• the Hazardous Substances Ordinance (Gefahrstoffverordnung)
• the regulation for the protection of mothers at work (Verordnung zum Schutze der Mütter am Arbeitsplatz)