Registration is open for a conference at the Centre for Printing History and Culture at Birmingham City University. Script, print, and letterforms in global contexts: the visual and the material will be held on Thursday 28 June and Friday 29 June, and more details of speakers etc, and booking details can be found on the […]
St Bride Wayzgoose 2018
April 3, 2018
St Bride Foundation is holding its annual fundraising event on Sunday 20 May 2018, 10am-4pm. Buy and sell equipment, type, ornaments, books, prints, stationary and meet fellow printers. All proceeds go to St Bride Library. For more details see the St Bride website.
Print Futures Awards 2018
April 1, 2018
The application process is open for Print Futures Awards 2018. The grants are open to UK residents aged between 18 and 30, to help pay for recognised UK training courses or develop workplace skills. The applications are open until midnight on 29 April 2018, and more details can be found on the Printing Charity’s website.
Display on the history of the Scotsman
March 19, 2018
There is a display following the history of the Scotsman at the National Library of Scotland’s George IV Bridge building in Edinburgh. From 18 January to Sunday 8 April 2018 the library’s treasures display on The Scotsman: 200 years of a Scottish newspaper will tell the story of The Scotsman. It will show how the […]
St Bride’s Library opening
March 12, 2018
St Bride’s Library is next open on Wednesday 21 March 12 noon – 8pm. The library is open on the first and third Wednesday of each month. Please email in advance (library@sbf.org.uk) to let the library know that you intend to visit as space in the Reading Room is limited. There is no charge for […]
Printing Historical Society Grants
March 10, 2018
The Printing Historical Society operates a programme of awards for research on topics relating to the history of printing and for publishable reports on archives relating to the history of printing. Grants are limited to supporting historical research in printing technology, the printing and related industries, printed materials and artefacts, type and typefounding, print culture, […]
2018 programme now available
March 5, 2018
The 2018 programme of courses in printmaking techniques at Edinburgh Printmakers, including taster sessions and weekend and evening classes are now available for booking. See their website for more details.
Courses in Glasgow 2018
February 1, 2018
The Glasgow Print Studio will be running a range of courses on printmaking techniques, such as etching, mezzotint and woodcut techniques in 2018. Full details and how to book on their website.
Papermaking workshop in Dumfries
January 14, 2018
There are places still available on the introductory papermaking workshop (for adults) at Gracefield Arts Centre in Dumfries on Saturday 17 February 2018. There is more information in the brochure: cost £75/£65 concessions, including all materials & teas/coffees. To book please call 01387 262084.
St Bride’s Library
January 12, 2018
St Bride’s Library is next open on Wednesday 17 January 2018. The library is open on the first and third Wednesday of each month between noon and 8.00pm. Please email in advance (library@sbf.org.uk) to let the library know that you intend to visit as space is limited.
SPRAT is grateful for support from The Watson Foundation