Meet the talented group of artisans participating in the Print Expo & Fair 2024 in the field of bookbinding, letterpress, printmaking, papermaking, and book arts.
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The Aliquando Press, founded in 1962 by owner William Rueter, is specializing in handmade letterpress-printed books. Multiple award winner, Rueter's work graced many public and private libraries in Canada, US, UK and the Netherlands. Rueter has also designed various stamps for Canada Post.
Book Arts, Bookbinding
Website : www.backyardpaperco.com
A creative studio and printingmaking shop whose focus is on creating wonderfully fun and smile inducing letterpress and paper related products and goods. Also the home of the whimsical and wonderful illustrations and assorted goods by Shauna Buck.
Letterpress
Website : www.beverlyallenartist.com
Beverly Allen is a Burlington, ON based multi media artist working with prints and textiles. She draws inspiration for her work directly from nature.
Book Artss, Gelli Plate Printing
Beverly will be presenting a course on Gelli Plate Printing - click HERE for details.
Website : www.bigriverbindery.com
At Big River Bindery we practice the art of the book: conserving and repairing books and paper items, making custom books and boxes for special occasions, and printing books and ephemera with custom designs using letterpress printing. We offer workshops in letterpress printing and the book arts in-person and online.
Letterpress, Book Arts, Bookbinding, Pressure Printing, Workshops
Andrew will be leading two workshops at PE&F 2024:
- Tuxedo Box - click HERE for details.
- Pressure Printing - click HERE for details.
Website : www.cbbag.ca
CBBAG provides contact among workers in the hand book arts in order to foster a spirit of co-operation and kinship; provides access to education in the book arts; promotes greater awareness of the book arts by the general public; and advocates and promotes high standards of excellence in the book arts through exhibitions, in-person and online workshops and courses, lectures and programme meetings, and publications.
Book Arts, Bookbinding, Workshops
Barbara will lead The Waterfall workshop - click HERE for details.
Website : www.ex-pressart.com
Original hand carved lino block relief prints on handmade paper.
Letterpress, Relief Printing, Lino carving
Website : www.georgehillco.com
Founded by Stuart Hill in 2013, George Hill & Co. is a purveyor of fine bookbinding tools and materials.
Bookbinding Tools and Materials, Workshops
Website : www.george-walker.com
George Walker Books & Art is a Private Press that publishes limited editions at its own whim under several Press names. It was founded in 1984 by George and Michelle Walker in Toronto, Canada.
Book Arts, Letterpress, Printmaking, Engraving
George will be holding a demonstration on the Intertype LIne Casting Machine at the PE&F 2024.
Website : www.gracenotespress.ca
At Grace Notes Press, Beth combines her design aesthetic with traditional bookbinding methods, letterpress printing, modern computer techniques and beautiful paper and fabric from around the world to create books, journals, and boxes.
Beth will be leading a class on Long Stitch Workshop - click HERE for details.
Website : www.inkpetals.com
Letterpress prints, stationery and greeting cards.
Letterpress, Relief Printing, Lino carving
Website : www.japanesepaperplace.com
The Japanese Paper Place has been your one-stop resource for washi for fine arts, book arts, crafts and conservation since 1982. Imported directly from Japan, our extensive selection is stocked and ready to ship from our 8,000 sq. ft. warehouse. Our friendly, experienced staff will provide you with accurate and reliable knowledge of washi.
Supplier of fine washi
Website : www.kaitlynhollander.com
Kaitlyn Hollander is an emerging multidisciplinary artist based in Oakville working in a variety of mediums including printmaking and collage. Their work centers on her everyday lived experiences often contemplating mental health and other related subjects such as intergenerational trauma. She also heavily focuses on the reuse of materials through her collage process.
Printmaking, Lino Engraving, Collages.
Website : www.kissthepaper.ca/
Kiss The Paper is a woman-owned and operated letterpress studio in Caistor Centre, ON, creating sweet and sassy stationery. We combine hand-drawn illustrations with traditional and modern letterpress techniques to create beautiful paper goods such as greeting cards, art prints, coasters, bookmarks, ornaments, and more!
Letterpress, Printmaking, Greeting Cards, Art Prints
Website : www.mackenzieprintery.org
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The Mackenzie Print Group is a registered non-profit working in partnership with the Niagara parks commission to ensure the preservation of the printing equipment and techniques. We sell surplus artifacts and products created by members to fundraise for our group.
Letterpress, Printmaking, Newspaper Museum & Printery
Website : www.papertrail.ca
the Papertrail has been providing supplies for hand papermaking, marbling, bookbinding for over 25 years, and has recently started offering a limited selection of letterpress supplies, in particular new metal type.
Letterpress, Printmaking, Bookbinding, Papermaking, Type Founding, Supplies
I am Independent Artist working from a home studio. I make relief prints using carved lino, and have begun working in letterpress as well. I have an Etsy store and have begun selling my work in person - most recently at the 2024 Wayzgoose in Grimsby
Letterpress, Printmaking, Lino Carving
Website : www.pomegranateletterpress.com
Two type devils who love typography, letterpress and the fun things you can create with them.
Letterpress, Bookbinding, Printmaking
Check out Joe's classes on Letterpress Printing:
- Letterpress Printing - 10:30 AM - click HERE for details.
- Letterpress Printing - 1:30 PM - click HERE for details.
Website : www.clivelewisprintmaker.com
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Printmaking, mostly Engraving.
Printmaker, Engraver, Lino Carving
Website : www.wesleybates.com
West Meadow Press is located in Clifford, ON, and is the home of Wesley Bates, one of Canada’s most celebrated wood engraving artists. Bates’ impressive body of work includes wood engravings, limited edition prints, broadsides, and artists’ books. His wood-engraved prints have been exhibited widely and are held in public and private collections in Australia, Spain, Japan, England, the U.S.A. and Canada.
Join us for an exclusive presentation “Behind the Press with Wesley W. Bates”, showcasing the intricate process of printing a wood engraving portrait of Pete Seeger. For more info, click HERE.
Letterpress, Printmaking, Wood Engraving, Book Illustration, Limited Edition Prints
