Meet the Crew at Screen Door Studio
Nickname and hometown
Never had a nickname. Ames, Iowa and Baraboo, WI. I just went by extremely weird birth name…Eldon.
How did I get started at SDS?
Dorla called me to see if I needed work.
Best thing about working at SDS?
The variety of printing jobs and time flies by.
Favorite design printed at SDS?
Haven’t printed it yet.
Where would you go if you could travel anywhere?
Merlyn’s Night Club.
What do you like to do in your spare time?
Relax. I’m 72, I don’t need to do anything but ride my bike. Haven’t driven a car since 1976.
Nickname and hometown
I’m from central Wisconsin, born there a month before Reagan was elected president, the first time. People call me Fuzzy, as they do my dad and my dad’s dad before me.
How did I get started at SDS?
I was here in the beginning as a part time printer while finishing up my undergraduate degree at the UW. During the last 15 years that part time job turned into a career.
Best thing about working at SDS?
The people and the laid back atmosphere are the two things that stand out in my mind about working here. Also having a boss/owner that cares more about the employees as people than profit is especially nice, thanks Dorla!
Where would you go if you could travel anywhere?
The Biafo Glacier in the Karakoram mountains range of Asia is where I would go. It’s obscure and hard to get to, and thus not a popular destination, that’s sounds perfect to me. Eric Shipton is likely the first Westerner to set foot there, and he “found” and mapped many of the great mountain ranges of that area. Spending months on the glaciers with little more than flour, rice and water. The John Muir of the Himalayas!
Favorite design printed at SDS?
Droids Attack, a local Madison band, has some pretty wild stuff: one of their T-Shirt designs is of a squid attacking a space shuttle (in space, obviously) and its as awesome as it sounds.
Favorite place in Madison?
Madison is a town of many unique and interesting places, my favorite space is Boulders Climbing Gym on the east side, it’s where I met my wife and created many lasting friendships. For good food and the quintessential Madison vibe, The Weary Traveler, which is just down the street, is tops on my list. I was there the week they opened and I hope to never see it close!
What do you like to do in your spare time?
Freetime, what free time? my wife and I have a 2 year old son.
Nickname and hometown
Drew, Madison
How did I get started at SDS?
Started at Operation Fresh Start and heard about the job from one of the staff. I have been here ever since.
Best thing about working at SDS?
It’s nice to be able to work closely with people I have known and gotten to know over time.
Where would you go if you could travel anywhere?
It would be California because I hear it is very beautiful there.
Favorite place in Madison?
Wherever there is good food.
What do you like to do in your spare time?
In my spare time, I like to hang out with family and friends and try to find new and interesting things going on in the city.
Nickname and hometown
Dor, Milwaukee
How did I get started at SDS?
Screen Door Studio is a morph between the old Survival Graphics screen printing workshop and scaled down Wildwood Productions production facility.
Best thing about working at SDS?
I like to make and see things being made. Small tight crew and its close to home.
Where would you go if you could travel anywhere?
I’d like to see South America, all of it.
Favorite place in Madison?
Picnic Point, Ground Zero Coffee, Lake Monona on the ice, Sala Thai Restaurant, Olin-Turville Park.
Favorite design printed at SDS?
Scott Pauli’s design for a beadwork bandana for Iron Boy.
What do you like to do in your spare time?
Head to woods, dog parks, lakes or movies.
Nickname and hometown
Amandi/Mander, Black River Falls WI.
How did I get started at SDS?
My landlord is also a screen printer and when I was asking if he knew of any job leads he gave me the shop’s info.
Best thing about working at SDS?
It’s nice working with a small staff in a casual environment. After my last job I learned that I’m not a “name tag” person and missed getting my hands dirty. I live close by so walking to work is a plus and having a studio to work in after hours is great as well.
Where would you go if you could travel anywhere?
Japan. I’ve wanted to go ever since I was about ten years old and am planning to go on a solo trip in the next two years. The culture, artwork, and food appeal to me the most and I’d love to check out some art museums and vintage shops.
Favorite design printed at SDS?
It was an Andy Warhol-esq design called “Dairy Queens” and it was for a drag queen bar crawl.
Favorite place in Madison?
It’s not the most creative answer, but my home. I’m right across from Lake Monona and have a beautiful view no matter what time of year it is.
What do you like to do in your spare time?
I enjoy lifting and boxing at Ford’s Gym, thrifting and antiquing, and playing pinball with the Belles & Chimes ladies pinball league.
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