Conference Time.

Mom is attending the very first ever, Ladies of Letterpress Conference. I don't understand why she has to leave when she can stay here and pet me and work in the Studio all day long?

You can read about it here.

Family Fun.

It is always a pleasure for me putting on a Letterpress Workshop for a mother + daughter! I knew right away how artistic they would both be when they pulled out their handmade aprons, put on gloves and got to work. What a fun day working along side them.

I loved MaDonna's apron from the start, but I think she enjoyed wearing her gloves and getting all "inky"!

Heather knew how she wanted her stationery to look and the precision of placement was something she was really good at....

wanting to have the doggie in just the right spot .... and the end result was stunning!

Once these two had the press set up under control... watch out! They were moving + printing. I loved how they worked together as a team. I enjoyed the energy they brought to CabinPress Studio + hope they know the Studio door is always open for them in the future.

Cool Copper.

What a great day with a fun family! I was truly im{press}ed with Craig knowing about movable Type. I think his Mom + Aunt were im{press}ed too. I have been printing a lot with pink for special orders, so it was so refreshing to have this Workshop pick Metallic Copper. It was truly a fun day and I am sure they will be displaying lots of coasters and sending out some very special stationery to friends. Thanks again to all and I hope you come again!

     

Progress is a Happening.

Hey, what happened to all that perfectly good dirt that was here? The landscaper's have stolen my dirt!

Our Workers Are Missing.

Mom says "Happy 4th of July" to all... I say "what happened to all the Landscaper's to pet me + throw sticks for me" ? Where did all the dirt go?

Hardscape Happenings!

It has actually begun, I can't believe Mom + Dad are choosing to take away all my favorite dirt and put in something else. I don't even want to think how Sheldon, the Cat, will react .... stay tuned to the progress here at CabinPress Studio. Something tells me my "dirt digging" days
may be put on hold...hummm.

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Michelle's concentration amazed me!

The design Michelle came up with printed perfectly as a photopolymer plate, what a fun creation.

Ahhh... Printers Black ink, a favorite here at CabinPress Studio

That describes this Curiosity Letterpress Workshop! I love getting to know participants and how their Letterpress Love came about and Michelle truly had a special story.... when we first spoke over the phone she told me how she watched Typeface on PBS, one of my favorite documentaries telling the story of a rural Midwestern museum and print shop where international artists meet retired craftsmen and together navigate the convergence of modern design and traditional technique of making "type".
I felt so at home and excited to have Michelle travel to CabinPress Studio for her Workshop. I hope she visits again soon and continues on her journey with Letterpress and her collection of paper. I know anyone that receives a handmade card from Michelle should cherish her work! The time and thought she puts in is amazing and EXTRAORDINAIRE, to say the least.