The free exhibition at the V & A in Dundee is continuing until May 2023. Sincerely, Valentines – From Postcards to Greetings Cards tells the story of one of Scotland’s pioneering commercial photographers, established in 1825 in Dundee. Valentines capitalised on rapid developments in photography, printing and tourism in the early 20th century and became […]
Beatrice Warde Lecture 2022
The 2022 Beatrice Warde Memorial Lecture take place on 10 November. It will be a celebration of Beatrice’s life and work by Nicolas Barker, who met her in the late 1940s. For more details and how to book a place (in-person or online) see the St Bride’s Foundation website.
Relief printmaking course at Edinburgh Printmakers
Edinburgh Printmakers are running courses on relief print-making from 10 November, taking place over a series of six weeks. For more details and information on how to book, see the EP website.
Typographic Surprise event in October
On Thursday 20 October 2022, the Trust’s Secretary, Helen Williams, is giving an online talk on Edinburgh in Print in the Typographic Surprises! series organised by the Printing Historical Society. This event is free and online but booking is required through this link.
Adana workshops at St Brides
St Brides Foundation is holding one-day workshops on printing with an Adana press: details of dates and how to book are on their website.
Printing Historical Society website relaunched
The Printing Historical Society has updated its website and the new version has just been released.
Assistant printer wanted at Robert Smail’s
The National Trust for Scotland are advertising for an Assistant Printer to work at Robert Smail’s Printing Works in Innerleithen. For details of the job and how to apply see the jobs section of the National Trust for Scotland’s website. Closing date is 12 August 2022.
Breaking the news exhibition
A pop-up display based on the British Library’s Breaking the News exhibition is on view at Edinburgh’s Central Library. The displays draw upon each library’s individual collection and regional connections to celebrate the value of regional news in communities across the UK. It is on display 4 July — 4 August 2022. Breaking the News […]
Exhibition in Dundee
A free exhibition opens on 2 July 2022 at the V & A Dundee, Sincerely, Valentines – From Postcards to Greetings Cards tells the story of Valentines, founded in Dundee in 1825 and quickly becoming one of Dundee’s largest employers. The exhibition features photographs, historic postcards, promotional company magazines, booklets and greetings cards from the […]
Introductions to St Brides and the Norwich Printing Museum
The next Typographic Surprises event will be held in conjunction with the Printing Historical Society on Zoom on Thursday 16 June 6.30–8pm. It will consist of a virtual tour of the Library at the St Bride’s Institute with Sophie Hawkey-Edwards, Bob Richardson and Mick Clayton, featurinng highlights from the library, museum collections and workshop. Paul […]