Call for Entries - AIMPE 2017

Two years ago when I was searching barens at Intaglio Printmakers in London, I stumbled across a leaflet with a call out for entries for Awagami International Miniature Print Exhibition held in Japan. I was in the early stages of my woodblock project focusing on mini woodblock prints of Japanese netsuke. AIMPE sounded like the perfect place to submit my prints but I wasn’t ready. And the following year I still wasn't ready.

This year I'm ready! : ))

In the last few weeks I have been working on ideas for a new woodblock print for the exhibition. Last week I submitted my application and this morning I posted two mini woodblock prints to Japan! 

The mini prints will be revealed once the exhibition launches in October. 

"Awagami Factory is a brand of Japanese washi papers produced solely in Tokushima, Japan. Awagami operates on 8 generations of family knowledge and skill focusing on quality and refinement within this world-heritage craft.” Awagami

Linocut Workshop - March Hare

Tea and Oranges

Lovely workshop this morning exploring ideas for Julie's linocut. Very fitting that Julie chose a hare for this month of March! Our Mad Hatter's tea party included a healthier option of fresh fruit with plenty of cups of tea. 

Julie brought her inspiration into fruition, producing a lovely chocolate brown hare, by mixing vermilion, cobalt and orange relief printing ink.

For more details about linocut workshops click here

Laurie & David Wedding Invitations - Part 1

Last year I printed wedding invitations for Laurie and David. I filmed the process of printing the invitations on the Adana 8 x 5 platen press using lead type for the cover. The inside was printed with a polymer plate. 

This short film (3m16s) shows part 1 of the printing process - printing the cover using vermilion ink on 100% recycled card. 

I hope you enjoy it!

Typesetting & Printing on the Adana 8 x 5
Printed and filmed by eightfivepress
Music ‘Daylight Ends’ by Snails © 2017

Love Earth Water - A Letterpress Print

My lovely friends Marv and Kate recently married. For their gift I made them a personalised print. 

We filmed the process of typesetting with wood and lead type. I printed it on the adana 8 x 5 press. Watch the film to see the process with music by Slow. (5m.36s)

Printed by eightfivepress
Filmed by Sally Imbert
Edited by Mog Fry
Music ‘Flying’ by Slow
© 2017

Rubber Stamp Printing at Salt Cafe

Rubber Stamp Printing at Salt Cafe

New workshop coming up at Salt Cafe!

Tuesday 28th February 2017

9am - 12pm

£35 per person

Half Day Rubber Stamp Taster Workshop with Mog Fry of eightfivepress

what you get

An introductory workshop for anyone wanting to have a go at rubber-stamping and hands-on printing. The opportunity to make time and space to create your very own personalised cards and prints.

play

The workshop is suitable for total beginners. This will be your space to explore and experiment with mark-making and rubber-stamp cut images (hand-carved by you) in the light and airy space at Salt Cafe. With an emphasis on your own creativity, come and play and print on 100% recycled card and paper.

All materials included.

Tea & Cake!

A complimentary £5 off Salt Cafe's delicious range of tea and cake will be included as part of this workshop. Yum Yum! : ))

Book your space via Paypal button below.

Salt Café Deli

01173292970
mail@saltcafebristol.co.uk
120 St. George’s Rd, Bristol, BS1 5UJ

Workshop Terms

If you are under the age of 16 you may attend with a parent or guardian. Both of you will require a valid workshop booking and be present at the workshop.

Refunds And Cancellations

All workshops are non-refundable with the exception of cancellation on part of the workshop facilitator. Not showing up to a workshop means you forfeit your money and will not be eligible for a refund or change to a future workshop date. Rebooking is only available as an exception in emergency situations. A rebooking fee will be required.