Dundee Contemporary Arts are running taster sessions at 5.30pm on Thursday 21 September and Thurday 14 December for people who would like to try one of their courses but are not sure which one. In this short twilight session our tutors explain the different techniques and show examples of processes and results. See the Dundee […]
Artists’ Book Fair this weekend
If you’re in Manchester this weekend, the Manchester Artists’ Book Fair is taking place in the old Fire Station building on London Road, near Manchester Piccadilly station. It will be open from 10–4 on both Saturday 15th and Sunday 16th October. There will be printing and book art workshops. For more details see their website.
Introduction to letterpress at DCA
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
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 […]
Print event at Innerleithen
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 […]
Bookbinding for beginners
Bookbinding for beginners is an introductory workshop where beginners can learn about all the materials and techniques needed to make traditional sewn hard-back notebook, with step-by-step guidance along the way from Robert Smail’s Printing Works. On Saturday 17 September at St Ronan’s Wells Visitor Centre, Wells Brae, Innerleithen. Booking essential: for further information and how […]
Papermaking taster session in Dundee
The Print Studio at Dundee Contemporary Arts are holding a papermaking taster session from 12 noon on Sunday 14 August. Make delicate, colourful hand-made papers from pulp. Learn simple techniques and add decorative materials to make striking designs. For more details see the Print Studio website.
Papermaking at Robert Smail’s
Reduce, Reuse and Recycle paper into lovely handmade paper at at St. Ronan’s Wells Visitor Centre, Innerleithen on Saturday 18 June 2016. Learn how to make your own beautiful and unique handmade paper from used paper scraps and water from the St. Ronan’s Wells. Adorn your paper with found objects and additional media. No previous […]
Bookbinding at Robert Smails
Robert Smail’s Printing Works are running a workshop on bookbinding at St Ronan’s Wells Visitor Centre on 21 May 2016. Discover how to make simple artists books through a range of media and techniques. Workshop fee includes equipment and materials to produce your book with step-by-step guidance along the way. Please bring your own refreshments […]
Letterpress workshop at NLS
The National Library of Scotland, in association with Robert Smail’s Printing Works, is holding a drop-in printing workshop on Tuesday 5 April, 11am-2pm. Suitable for anyone aged 6 and over, this is a drop-in event … but mind your ps and qs. See the National Library of Scotland’s website for more details.