Open Studio held at the Print Shop was well attended! Everyone printed Valentines and had punch and cookies! Two different cards were set on different presses, and attendees could printContinueContinue reading “LOTS OF PRINTING GOING ON!”
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Christmas Open House Returned in 2019!
The “Old Tabby” was gorgeous in it’s holiday splendor! Many volunteers used fresh greenery and ribbons to make everything merry and bright! Warm Mulled Wine and Christmas goodies were served,ContinueContinue reading “Christmas Open House Returned in 2019!”
Nice cards printed at Holiday Card Workshop!
Nicholas Silberg introduced the art of setting type and operating the presses. Then participants printed holiday cards and coasters!
GPB’s Georgia Traveler Visits the Print shop!
It was quite an honor to have David Zelski and his crew visit the Print Shop. After exploring and learning about Letterpress, David printed on the treadle-powered platen press! QuiteContinueContinue reading “GPB’s Georgia Traveler Visits the Print shop!”
Visual Arts Students from Needwood Middle School Visits the Press!
It’s always fun to have these Visual Arts students from Needwood Middle visit the shop! The manual printing in this analog medium is a new experience for them, and oneContinueContinue reading “Visual Arts Students from Needwood Middle School Visits the Press!”
Dr. Janet Gritzner: Tabby Revisited
Dr. Janet Gritzner, Professor Emerita at South Dakota State University, discussed her extensive research into tabby, the historic building material revived by Thomas Spalding. After a reception, there was aContinueContinue reading “Dr. Janet Gritzner: Tabby Revisited”
BLUEGRASS AND BBQ 2019!
Inclement weather forced a move inside, but that didn’t prevent a full crowd and a great party! Rick Caldwell provided the delicious BBQ, the Jimmy Wolling Band some great tunes,ContinueContinue reading “BLUEGRASS AND BBQ 2019!”
Introduction to Letterpress
Nicholas Silberg led this 2 1/2 day introductory Letterpress workshop. Participants learned how to set type, operate both a C & P platen press, and a Vandercook proofContinueContinue reading “Introduction to Letterpress”
Churn Off 2019 Rescheduled!
Hurricane Dorian forced the Churn Off to be rescheduled! It was moved to October, and all Churners still participated! It was a great turnout and attendants were entertained by Doc Thornton,ContinueContinue reading “Churn Off 2019 Rescheduled!”
Book signing for Buddy Sullivan.
Buddy has been busy since he retired, completing four new books! A reception was held at Ashantilly and Buddy spoke briefly about the books, and then signed books for thoseContinueContinue reading “Book signing for Buddy Sullivan.”