The Foundry
The Foundry at the Fine Arts Library
The Foundry is a joint initiative of the University of Texas Libraries and the College of Fine Arts. It is open to all university students, faculty and staff.
The Foundry provides access to devices and tools such as a laser cutter, 3D printers, VR headsets, sewing machines, mills, cameras and other video and audio equipment. The Foundry also features stations with software to create video games, a video wall and a recording studio. The Foundry is located in the Fine Arts Library on the 3rd floor of the E. William Doty Fine Arts Building.
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
Foundry Mac Pro Workstations![]() |
6 Apple Quad-Core Intel i7 Mac Pros, each with two 27" screens and software for video and audio post-production, 3D modeling and Adobe Creative Cloud. Uses: Gaming, film, multimedia production. |
Foundry Makerspace![]() |
Space with 3D printers, mills, a laser cutter, a large format printer, and a fiber arts lab with embroidery and sewing machines. |
Foundry Video Wall![]() |
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. |
Recording Studio![]() |
Recording studio with soundproof room. |
Equipment at the Foundry
This piece of equipment is currently unavailable and/or not available for loan.