These workshops are very well done and a great way to spend a Saturday. Space is usually limited, so be sure to register early.
A great local Do-It-Yourself craft fair that seems to keep getting bigger and better each year. A wonderful variety of vendors ranging from papermakers and zines to potters and jewlry makers, with a guarantee that the majority of of items are under $20.00. A perfect way to send a Sunday afternoon & hope to see you there. [...]
Margaret Lock will once again be running one of her fabulous letterpress courses this June and I would highly recommend it for anyone looking to get a solid understanding of proper printing techniques and design. Details are below: Introduction to Typesetting and Letterpress Printing Workshop 19 & 20 June, 2010 taught by Margaret Lock, at [...]
The Ottawa Chapter of the CBBAG has a great line-up of three new workshops this coming April for both members and general public. If any of the workshops catch your fancy, I would highly recommend attending as these are an excellent hands-on way of learning various facets of the book binding and books arts trade. The [...]
Once again Margaret Lock will be running one of her excellent two-day courses on typesetting and letterpress printing the second weekend in April. Two of the three spots have already been filled, so if you are interested, be sure to contact her quickly to nab the final spot. Details of the course are below: Introduction [...]
The new issue of the Devil’s Artisan is out and packed with great articles. In particular there is an excellent article on Frank Newfield (award winning designer of more than 650 books) followed by an article written by Newfield on the use and responsibilities of book illustrations. There are also three in-depth reviews of last falls published books written by Jim Rimmer, Wesley Bates and Robert Bringhurst. [...]
For those artistically inclined, here is a new use for those old excess books that may may be accumulating around the house. If many enjoy the fine art of fore-edge painting, why not the spine and covers!
Was introduced to the Printeresting blog by a fellow Ottawa Press Gang member and have enjoyed reading many of the great posts they’ve put up over the past couple years.  They’ve also got a PDF of the Month section and a budding classified area which will hopefully grow into a great place to exchange info and equipment. It was this [...]
Passed my way by a fellow Ottawa Press Gang member, these Youtube videos (Part I & Part II) on how to do a coptic stitch binding for your books are very well done providing an excellent level of instruction, demonstration and pacing.  The videos are easy to follow and understand for those looking to try their hand at coptic [...]
Mark Webber, creator of the very impressive linocut below, is asking that very question as he searches for someone who can print his roughly 6′ x 5′ typographically exquisite linocut map of Paris.  Check out this blogpost with more details and photos of Webber’s project.