Posts by Hannah Barker
Wedding Stationery Etiquette – do’s and don’ts
Wedding Stationery Etiquette – do’s and don’ts by Luca Henriksen Wedding planning is an enormous and stressful task. Most people planning one are likely to be doing so for the first time and to feel, at least during some parts of the process, that they have no idea what they are doing. One part of…
Read MoreBookbinding Tools and Equipment now in stock!
Bookbinding Tools and Equipment Bookbinding Tools and Equipment now in stock! We’re pleased to announce that we now stock all of the tools and equipment that we use in our decorative bookbinding workshops. After many questions of “Where can we buy this waxed thread / greyboard / tools from?”, we have finally sourced a range…
Read MoreAn Archive of Words by Jemma Grace
Jemma is bringing her expertise to the studio with some brilliant results! Studying for a MA in museum and heritage has led to some interesting paths in the last year and I did not expect it to be in a letterpress studio. While I spend days in the studio learning the practical elements, and everything…
Read MoreLetterpress, Dyslexia and Being Left-handed
Volunteer Jemma talks about her experiences in the composing room I have always been creative and have enjoyed many different creative processes. Last year I saw a television programme that featured letterpress and I thought about how interesting it looked. I decided to do an internet search to see if there was anything around locally,…
Read MoreSummer Opening Hours
Don’t forget to check out our diary for special events, planned closures and more! If you haven’t already, pop in to view the beautiful and vibrant exhibition by Tully Crook or why not check out our workshops? You can book onto a scheduled or bespoke workshop via the Workshop Page. Brand new for this year is…
Read MoreA Day in the Life Of… A Volunteer
Volunteer Jemma, talks about her time with the Smallprint Co. so far… Four months ago, I started volunteering at The Smallprint Company. It has been an exciting 4 months, from commissions, to festivals to exhibitions. Firstly, let me introduce myself and how I came about volunteering at The Smallprint Company. My name is Jemma and…
Read MoreLetterpress Open Day and Annie’s Burger Shack Street Party
10th August, 10am – 4pm Come visit our little letterpress studio today! Have a chat, a mooch, a play… Demos by… Mint Green Calligraphy with beautiful modern calligraphy demos Hannah will be showing her funky bookbinding techniques Have a look around the studio and learn about our collection of heritage presses too and… print a bookmark…
Read MoreSimple ways to spend more time offline | Words by Abi Rose
Photo by Hannah Barker Whether it’s for work or play, studies show we spend nearly almost all of our waking hours starting at screens. While the digital world can cultivate community and provide oodles of inspiration, scientists believe it’s best to take regular breaks. How to tell if you’re ready for screen break When does…
Read MoreAll about us…
Learn a little more about what makes The Smallprint Co (& Chris) tick with this fab video by Make Works Derby.
Read MoreWe Are Derby is launching
We’re excited to be welcoming Jamie Thrasivoulou to the studio on Friday evening. Jamie will be performing his poem We Are Derby to a packed room of DCFC fans who are collecting their finished prints. There are some tickets still available to reserve for this event. Please be aware that this is a ticketed event…
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