Hi #EarlyModern Bluesky - did you know that someone brilliant has built working printing presses using Lego and they are trying to get enough supporters so that Lego will release it as a kit?
They look so cool!
beta.ideas.lego.com/product-idea...
On #WorldBookDay you can find out more about #Scotland's #printers on our website
A Lego Lino
The Bibliographical Society Medal
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#letterpress #linotype #printing
An illustration in yellow and black with red and blue text. Three people work together at a table. Two are working with a printing press, looking at a piece of that says 'Bookmarks'. The paper entering the machine says 'Sculpture Court - ECA'. On the table, a roller sits on some ink and thread running off two spools spells 2026. One of the people holds up a piece of paper with many folds in, which says '10th Edition'.
BOOKMARKS is back!
Join us in the Sculpture Court on 4 March for our artists' book and zine fair, back for its 10th edition.
Free and all welcome, from 1pm to 7pm: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/bookmarks-2026-tickets-1981944475278.
Illustration: Luce Gutsche, third year BA (Hons) Illustration.
Exciting job opening @ntlmuseumsscot.bsky.social Library and Archives Manager. Details here careers.nms.ac.uk/job/827960 #museumjobs #libraryjobs 📜
✨Last minute spaces available: Screenprinting Weekend
This coming weekend, 31 January - 1 February
Please contact our Front of House team directly to book: info@edinburghprintmakers.co.uk or 0131 557 2479
#screenprinting #silkscreen #serigraphy #shortcourse
Edinburgh Printmakers is seeking three Trustees. You will join a dedicated and highly committed Board and play a crucial role in safeguarding the future sustainability of Edinburgh Printmakers.
Closing date: noon, Monday 9 March
https://f.mtr.cool/xeldbkhcoq
🧑🎨 There are a few spaces still available for next month's Letterpress Taster Workshop
🗓️ Wednesday, 18 February, from 6-8pm
https://f.mtr.cool/pfyjnqdgcv
Explore a word or phrase or make images with type using our extensive letterpress collection.
#letterpress #letterpressprinting #fonts
In February, Senate House Library will launch an exhibition The English Print Revolution: Caxton and Beyond. They are also looking to appoint a Printer in Residence to produce a contemporary response to the exhibition. Sounds fun. www.cphc.org.uk/updates/2026...
🎨🧑🎨 There are a few spaces still available for Family Print Club with Morven Ferguson on 18 and 25 January!
https://f.mtr.cool/vczpelqrvb
One ticket admits one adult and one child.
The printing technique will be Lego Printing.
#legoprinting #family
If you work in print and the allied trades, whatever you're dealing with, our helpline is here for you.
Emotional support is available 24/7, with information and advice available Monday to Friday, 8am to 8pm. All support is free, confidential and completely independent.
⭐ Job Opportunity: EP Spaces Lead
We are seeking a committed, highly organised individual to hold responsibility for representing and advocating for our Scotland wide network of temporary artists spaces.
Closing Date: noon, Thurs 29 January
https://f.mtr.cool/hocwczbiij
✨There are a few spaces still available for Family Print Club with Morven Ferguson on 18 January!
https://f.mtr.cool/vsfdhesnrr
The printing technique will be Lego Printing.
#legoprinting #printmaking #family
Ottmar Mergenthaler
Merry Christmas
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Small, vintage library ‘due’ card with printed text on it that says ‘a library book, I imagine, is a happy book. -Cornelia funke’.
Down to the last 5 library prints, made with old, gummed slips given to me by library pal @katierizz.bsky.social. #letterpress
www.starshaped.com/stationery-e...
Slow, meticulous, and completely worth it. Watching Larry work classic letterpress magic here in Glasgow is a joy. Today: hours of setup for the first plate. Tomorrow: red ink. Stay tuned for updates on our David Keenan Memorial Device art print.
Practical bookmaking session at Edinburgh Bibliographical Society's Autumn Meeting, held jointly with Scotland's Printing Heritage. It was a busy afternoon! #paper #books
Formerly McCorquodales #Glasgow works: #printers of railway timetables, the original factory was in Newton-le-Willows. Changes to train timetables had to be printed and distributed to be in the ticket offices in time before the first train ran
🥂Drink and Print
Friday, 5 December, 6-8pm
https://f.mtr.cool/kcmbxrfvyt
This event is a great opportunity to visit the studio, socialise and get inspired!
#paintandsip #printandsip #fun
🎨 Etching Weekend Course with Robert Powell
22&23 November
https://f.mtr.cool/jeclnwgpst
The perfect introduction to etching, introducing innovative techniques that encourage spontaneous and diverse methods of mark-making.
#etching #intaglio
✨Affordable Printmaking Workshops for All Ages
29 & 30 November
https://f.mtr.cool/kfdlulukpk
These 45 minute sessions are a brilliant introduction into the world of printmaking for only a fiver!
#printmaking
✨Stone Lithography Weekend Course: One Space Available!
15 & 16 November
https://f.mtr.cool/zonvtohzjz
This 2-day weekend course gives a comprehensive introduction to Stone Lithography.
#stonelithography #lithography
Italian Linotype machine
Metal Type eBay selections
Take a look at the latest Metal Type newsletter for the latest Forum posts. metaltype.co.uk/s/gewdf
Did you know Metal Type now manages a couple of eBay pages especially for the letterpress enthusiast? More details here: metaltype.co.uk/s/2bp1w
#letterpress #linotype #printing
Built as the #printing works for the #Glasgow Herald. In 2018/19 we had an exhibition there about the history of Glasgow's printing industry
Join us for Drink & Print this Friday evening where we will be printing with potatoes!
https://f.mtr.cool/dlublhbkmz
#creativity #fridaynightfun #fridaynightcreativity #reliefprint #potatoprint
🎄 Save the date: On 29 & 30 November we will be hosting our annual Christmas Market and Open Days ❄️
With local craftspeople exhibiting over the weekend, you're guaranteed to find something for someone on your list - or for yourself!
https://f.mtr.cool/ctoshuzaex
Working at the Stone
18pt Linotype mats
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✨There is one space remaining on each session of this Saturday's Japanese Calligraphy and Hanko Stamp Making Workshop!
✨Saturday 1 November at 10:15m or 2:15pm
https://f.mtr.cool/noxlytwdcq
A photo of men lifting chains overlaid with yellow text reading: STICK CONFERENCE: ‘Narratives and Memories of Industrial Work and Heritage’ 31 October 2025. Stirling’.
There’s still time to sign up for our conference on the theme of Narratives and Memories of Industrial Work and Heritage
It’s on Friday 31 October @ The Engine Shed in Stirling stickssn.org/events/
⭐Etching Taster Workshop
Wed, 29 October, 6-8:30pm
https://f.mtr.cool/jxuuekiuyo
Explore line and tone drawing using etching needles – while reusing cartons for an eco-friendly and DIY twist.
#drypoint #etching #tetrapak
