The Trust’s exhibition on the history of printing is running at the Lighthouse in Glasgow until 6 January 2019. More than just books, highlights the range and variety of the printing industry in Glasgow, and was organised as part of the Trust’s celebrations of its 30th anniversary in 2018.
Printing workshops at St Bride’s
December 2, 2018
If you are in London, you can try out new printing and related skills. St Bride’s are running courses on hand composition, wood engraving, and how to ‘Rebind a paperback’. For more details of dates and how to book see the St Bride’s website.
Tour the Dundee Print Studio
November 30, 2018
The Print Studio at Dundee Contemporary Arts runs regular tours on Thursdays and Saturdays. They are a perfect precursor to doing a course or becoming a registered user — or for anyone who has always wondered what happens in the studio. DCA Print Studio houses everything from a Victorian relief press to 3D printers and […]
Trust exhibition opens in Glasgow
November 9, 2018
The Trust’s exhibition on printing in Glasgow, More than just books, is open from today at the Lighthouse in Glasgow. It has been organised to mark the 30th anniversary of its founding in 1988. The exhibition will run until 6 January 2019. For details of opening hours, please see the Lighthouse website.
Talk on the oldest existing printers in Scotland
November 7, 2018
John McGhee will give a talk at 6.15 on Wednesday 14 November at the Mitchell Library in Glasgow. Mr Bell and Mr Bain went into partnership in 1831 as printers and typesetters in Glasgow. Bell & Bain is still thriving in the 21st century. For more details and how to book, see the Glasgow Life […]
New printing museum in France
October 24, 2018
The Atelier-Musée Imprimerie (AMI) opened at Malesherbes, 70km south of Paris, at the end of September 2018. The 700 objects on display include 150 machines. There are also workshops for visitors to try making paper, or learn paper marbling, type composition, printing and bookbinding
Herald article on Glasgow’s printing history
September 18, 2018
The Trust’s new Glasgow Print trail leaflet was highlighted in stories in yesterday’s Glasgow Herald and Evening Times. The leaflet is available through our online shop, price £5 including p&p.
Quarto Press open for Doors Open Day
September 5, 2018
The Quarto Press in Coupar Angus will be open on Saturday 15 and Sunday 16 September as part of the Doors Open Day programme. For details of opening times and how to get there, see the Doors Open Day website.
Pen-y-Coe Press open for Doors Open Day
September 2, 2018
The Pen-y-Coe Press and Papermaking Heritage Centre in Penicuik is open on Saturday 8 September and Sunday 9 September as part of the Doors Open Day programme. For details of opening times and printing and papermaking demonstrations see the Doors Open Day website.
Quarto Press opening for Perthshire Open Studios
August 28, 2018
The Quarto Press in Coupar Angus is taking part in Perthshire Open Studios 2018 1–9 September. For details of opening times and how to get there, see the Perthshire Open Studios website.
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