The former printing works in Guthrie Street, Dundee, where DC Thomson produced Oor Wullie and The Broons. annuals, is to be the venue for the first Dundee Design Festival. The Festival will take place over four days in May this year in the former printworks, which was last used in 2010. The You can read the […]
Archives for February 2016
Introduction to Woodcut: course in Glasgow
February 18, 2016
Glasgow Print Studio are running a course on 12–13 March 2016 on one of the oldest forms of printmaking. The Introduction to Woodcut course is suitable for beginners and those who wish to refresh their skills. For full details of times and costs, see the studio’s website.
Words on the Street
February 14, 2016
This week sees a celebration of Edinburgh’s long-term love affair with books and literature, with a visit from filmmaker Terry Gilliam who will unveil a 10-metre long illuminated quotation inspired by Miguel de Cervantes’ Don Quixote on Jeffrey Street to highlight his love for this classic book. The illuminated art installation will be visible for […]
BPS 2016 convention
February 12, 2016
The British Printing Society’s Annual Convention, held together with the Society’s AGM, is the highlight of the year’s activities. The 2016 Convention is organised by Maidenhead Branch and will take place at the Bristol-Filton Holiday lnn, just five miles north-east of the city of Bristol on 8–10 April 2016. Activities during the weekend include talks and […]
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