The crown folio Arab press owned and run by the late Alan Anderson of the Tragara Press, is being offered for disposal — preferably as a whole, within Scotland. It was in regular use until his death earlier this year. There is more detail in the PDF document which you can download through this link.
Speedspools is 50!
January 9, 2017
Harry McIntosh’s Speedspools has reached its Golden Anniversay. He has been in business producing type for 50 years, since 1967 — and for many years to come at the Chepman and Myllar press in Edinburgh. Congratulations!
Typography and design lecture
October 1, 2016
Gen Harrison, Compositor and Property Manager at Robert Smail’s Printing Works, will take the audience through the qualities and quirks of typography and graphic design before the days of desk top publishing. Anyone who is thrilled by the use of a good typeface or appreciates graphic design as an art form will enjoy this fascinating […]
Introduction to letterpress at DCA
October 1, 2016
On Saturday 22 October there’s an opportunity to learn the basics of letterpress printing in a session led by John Easson of Quarto Press. The event lasts from 10–6 at Dundee Contemporary Arts print studio. Booking essential — see their website for details of how to book.
Letterpress workshops at Smails
September 14, 2016
These letterpress workshops at Robert Smail’s Printing Works are a chance for anyone with an interest in graphic design and typography to spend the day creating their own letterpress artworks, posters and stationery. Workshop participants will be able to use wooden poster type and hand presses to get creative, with Smail’s expert staff on hand […]
Pen-y-Coe Press open day
September 6, 2016
The Pen-y-Coe Press in Bridge Street, Penicuik is open for Midlothian’s Doors Open Day on Saturday 10th September 2016. There will be papermaking and letterpress printing demonstrations at 11am and 2pm, and the press will be open to visitors from 10–4. See their website for facilities and how to get there.
Doors Open Day at Quarto Press
September 1, 2016
The Quarto Press, Beech Hill Road, Coupar Angus, will be open for the Perth and Kinross Doors Open Days this year. You will be able to see a range of presses as well as type-casting machines, and there will be demonstrations of working machines and the opportunity to have a go. Open 10–16-.30 on Saturday […]
Letterpress courses at St Brides
August 23, 2016
The St Bride Foundation in London have announced a range of letterpress printing workshops including some for complete beginners. For dates and details of how to book, see their website.
Print event at Innerleithen
August 16, 2016
Meet the Trust at Robert Smail’s Printastic fantastic event at St. Ronan’s Wells Visitor Centre in Innerleithen this Saturday. We’re joining Smail’s staff as they help you try out relief printing techniques and get a bit inky! Participants will be able to make their own greetings cards or printed pictures. Drop in event from 11–1 […]
Printing at St Ronan’s Wells
July 20, 2016
Inky joy for all on 20 August — join Robert Smail’s Printing Works at St. Ronan’s Wells Visitor Centre to get a chance to try some relief printing techniques and get a bit inky! Participants will be able to make their own greetings cards or printed pictures. Drop in event. 11–1 and 2–4. No booking […]
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