The Columbian Press was invented in 1813 by George Clymer, though it ultimately proved more popular in the United Kingdom. You can read more about its typical appearance and decoration and of how it operates. The restored Grand Gallery of the National Museum of Scotland in Edinburgh has an example built in 1865 by the […]
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Stone lithography course
January 25, 2023
Edinburgh Printmakers are running an evening course in stone lithography from the end of February … [Read More...]
Talk on the origins of the Adana press
January 14, 2023
Adana was founded in 1922 and still trading today as part of the Caslon group of companies. Bob … [Read More...]
Etching courses at Edinburgh Printmakers
January 12, 2023
Edinburgh Printmakers are running weekend courses on etching techniques at the beginning of February … [Read More...]
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