1. BUILDING REFURB UPDATE
2. CURRENT EXHIBITION: Flourish Award 2012
3. CALL FOR ENTRIES: Present Exhibition
4. BUY ART AT WYPW
5. UPCOMING COURSES AT WYPW
6. WINTER CRAFT FAIR
7. WYPW ARTIST/PRINTMAKER PARTICIPATION PROJECT
8. KNIT-TOGETHER
9. CROCHETED POPPY PROJECT
10. 20:20 PRINT EXCHANGE 2012

Part 2 - Other Opportunities

1. BEST OF BRITISH DESIGN - OPEN CALL
2. 20:20 2011 PRINTS EXHIBITION
3. PRINTFEST 2013 - CALL FOR ARTIST PRINTMAKERS
4. SOUTH SQUARE SALON 2012: CALL FOR WORKS
5. HEBDEN BRIDGE RAG MARKET
6. FESTIVAL OF LIGHT ART ARCADE
7. MINIATURE PRINT COMPETITION 2013 (USA)
8. PAST, PRESENT, FUTURE: 10 YEARS OF THE REGIONAL PRINT CENTRE
9. SOMEWHERETO_ NEED YOUNG ARTISTS

 

1. BUILDING REFURB UPDATE

The extensive refurbishment of our lovely ol’ listed building continues to press on. We now have many brand-spanking new windows in the print room, plate-prep room, and some of our artist’s studios, all hand-crafted by our builder, David, to identically match what was originally designed to be in the gaps in the walls. The only difference being that we now have slightly thicker, much tougher glass to keep in the warmth which can occasionally be a little scarce in these parts!

The annex also got a little bit of love and attention last week with the installation of a brand-new heating system. This, combined with the new roof and extra insulation, should keep the present occupant, and the future occupants, nice and toasty warm through what looks as though it’s going to be a rather long winter.
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2. CURRENT EXHIBITION: Flourish Award 2012

It’s that time of year again when West Yorkshire Print Workshop exhibits selected entrants work for the Flourish Award. The award was established in 2009 to celebrate and promote excellence in printmaking from its members.
 
This year we decided to enlarge the scope of the award to include non-members’ work from across the Yorkshire region. This is an exciting development and allows WYPW to champion and showcase the best printmaking from practitioners across Yorkshire. It provides Yorkshire artists and printmakers the opportunity to exhibit their work at the WYPW Gallery and go on to plan their own solo print exhibition at Huddersfield Art Gallery in 2013 as part of the prizes awarded to the winning printmaker.
 
This year we had a high level of entrants and 14 artist/printmakers made it through to the exhibition stage.
 
Prizes for the winners include solo exhibitions at Huddersfield Art Gallery and West Yorkshire Print Workshop in 2013, and discounted usage of the print facilities at West Yorkshire Print Workshop in Mirfield. 
 
There will be a private view and prize-giving evening tonight (Thurs 1^st) from 7 - 8:30pm which is open to everyone. You can also take part in the People’s Choice Award by voting for your favourite of the exhibited printmakers when you come and see the exhibition.
 
The exhibition is open from now until Saturday 24^th November.
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3. CALL FOR ENTRIES: PRESENT EXHIBITION

Our next exhibition after Flourish will be 'PRESENT' which opens on the 29^th November and runs until 22^nd December. It focuses on showcasing a wide range of contemporary art and craft from both members and non-members.

The work on display will all be for sale to encourage purchases for Christmas. If you would like to be part of the exhibition please send images of your most recent work to patrick@wypw.org.
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4. BUY ART AT WYPW

Remember; we have a wide range of craft items available to buy from our gallery Craft Cabinets. These include hand printed cards, jewellery, ceramics and textiles. We also have a print browser that includes a range of prints at various price levels which would make the perfect present for someone.
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5. UPCOMING COURSES AT WYPW
 
Print Your Own Christmas Wrapping Paper!
Design and screen print your own wrapping paper to give your Christmas presents that extra-personal touch this year!
 
If, like all of us, you have a hectic life and have to squeeze your creative time into a tightly-packed schedule, our new CREATE! Monthly Saturday Sessions are for you! You can have your weekend morning lie-in, learn a new skill and indulge your creativity, and get home in time for tea! All our workshops are suitable for beginners and are taught by expert tutors, and the price of the course includes all materials and unlimited hot beverages!
 
Saturday 8^th December 2012
11am - 3pm
£35
 
 
Collagraph and Carborundum Printing with Dawn Brooks **NEW START DATE**
Collagraph printing is a very exciting way of making a print. Almost any material with texture can be collaged onto the printing plate such as paint, fabric and leaves. Carborundum is a grit which is applied to the plate to create rich tones and textures. The resulting impression is that of embossing as well as printing.
 
Dawn Brooks is a printmaker based at Crescent Arts in Scarborough. Her monochrome prints are stark, intimate and expressive, combining drypoint etching, collagraph and drawing processes. Drawings are a starting point for her printing plates, which are created as a painter might use a canvas, in the sense that the construction of the image is process led - instinctively reacting to marks as they are made.
You can find out more about the tutor here.
 
Saturday 8^th & Sunday 9^th December 2012
11am - 5pm
£120
 
 
NEW After School Club for Teachers with Andrew Hambleton
Our NEW teacher training sessions offer practical, hands on training for teachers and educators in a wide variety of simple, effective printmaking techniques, using water-based inks and non-toxic materials. It is a great way to learn new skills to pass on to others, or to refresh your knowledge of a particular process.  Each monthly session will teach you a different technique, and the classes will be kept small to ensure everyone is catered for. Sessions are booked individually, but there is nothing to stop you booking onto all five!
 
Session 1 – Thursday 22^nd November 2012, 6 - 8pm
Monoprinting using thin plastic and water-based inks to create vibrant, expressive one-off prints.
 
Session 2 – Thursday 24^th January 2013, 6 - 8pm
Printing using household and found materials including wallpaper, cardboard and bubble wrap.
 
Session 3 – Thursday 28^th February 2013, 6 - 8pm
Create simple drypoint prints using our portable printing press, thin plastic and paper stencils.
 
Session 4 – Thursday 21^st March 2013, 6 - 8pm
Combining processes - use a combination of simple print processes to create a finished print to take home.
 
£20 per session
 
You can see a full list of courses on our website.
Christmas gift vouchers are also available – please call 01924 497646 or e-mail info@wypw.org for details.
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6. WINTER CRAFT FAIR

Our annual WYPW Winter Craft Fair will be taking place on Saturday 24^th November 2012 from 10.00am – 4pm.

We still have a small number of stalls available so if you wish to take part please secure your booking ASAP, places are limited and booking up fast.
 
Below is information regarding costs and stall choices available for showing your work;
Each participant will be allocated a table and the wall space behind:
- Small table (120cm x 75cm) £25 non-members (£20 WYPW Members)
- Large table (180 x 60cm) £27 non-members (£22 WYPW Members)
 
There is no commission on sales, stands can be shared and groups/collectives are welcome to participate.
 
For more information or to book a stall please email patrick@wypw.org.
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7. WYPW ARTIST/PRINTMAKER PARTICIPATION PROJECT

We are pleased to announce that our 'Pass the Book' project has started. The first person to make their mark in the book was Kate Desforges and you can see Kate's progress by following the Pass the Book Facebook page.
 
The artist who is currently working in the book is Jenny Thomas. We have approximately 80 artists taking part in 'Pass the Book' which is an amazing response, if you are interested in joining the project, please get in touch. The 'Pass the Book' project extends an invitation to artists/printmakers/writers and creative thinkers and doers to contribute to our book. If you have your pen poised and want to take part simply email patrick@wypw.org.
 
The idea behind the book is to celebrate good old fashioned 'analogue' hands on creativity! We live in a digital age where nearly everything is created remotely in a flat digital world whether it be screen or tablet. Here at West Yorkshire Print Workshop we celebrate hands on creativity everyday through our creative screen printing, etching and letterpress courses. For well over 25 years West Yorkshire Print Workshop has been getting down and dirty (literally) with the wonders of good old fashioned messy ink, paper and creativity, and now it's your turn!
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8. KNIT-TOGETHER

WYPW Craft Participation Project – Knitters Needed!
We are looking to collaborate with individuals, local community groups and worldwide knitting and crochet networks to create a knitted installation to be displayed on our staircase gallery and on the WYPW building itself.

The project explores the notion of community and creatively working together, whether this be in the same room or across the globe. We will be asking for people to supply individual panels of knitting approx. 12" x 12" which can be stitched together with other panels to create wall coverings for the staircase gallery and also be installed on the exterior of the building. If you are interested or would like to find out more information, please get in touch by emailing patrick@wypw.org.
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9.KNITTED POPPY APPEAL

In other craft-related news, WYPW’s Saturday morning Craft Club hit the headlines this week with Carol Rodwell’s crocheted poppy project so far raising an estimated £400 for The Royal British Legion.

Carol learnt to how to crotchet flowers whilst attending WYPW’s Craft Club and built on her skills at home which lead her to start the project.

WYPW’s Craft Club will run every other Saturday and Carol will be here again selling her unique poppies and raising money on Saturday 10^th November from 11am - 1pm.
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10. 20:20 PRINT EXCHANGE 2012

Last week was the deadline for our members to hand in their work for the 20:20 print exchange and it was great to see them all together and the diversity of the work – including screen prints, collagraphs, etchings, drypoints and solar plate prints by 20 of our members.

We sent them all off on Saturday, and all those who contributed should have their boxes of prints by the end of November.
 
We will be exhibiting the contents of our workshop’s boxes – 40 prints in total, all of which will be for sale at a very reasonable price – during our ‘Present’ exhibition, along with a wide range of jewellery, photography, glass, textiles and rugs from contemporary art and craft practitioners. The exhibition runs from 29^th November until 22^nd December.
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A. BEST OF BRITISH DESIGN - OPEN CALL

The Best of British Design open call is a unique opportunity to present designs directly to the Liberty buying panel. Now in its 3rd year the Open Call is continuing to recognise and support new and emerging British design talent.

A panel of experts comprising of Liberty’s Managing Director, Ed Burstell, his esteemed buying team and industry experts including top names from press and fashion retail pick the best designs to be sold in store. Ed Burstell and his team will offer the support and direction needed to get your products onto Liberty’s world renowned shelves.

2013 DATE ANNOUNCED: Register now 2013 for the Best of British Open Call on Saturday 12^th January 2013.
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B. 20:20 2011 PRINTS EXHIBITION

The Art House are pleased to announce that they will be launching the 20:20 Print Exchange Exhibition, showing 257 prints from last year’s project, in one of their empty shops based in Castleford. This will be on display until Monday 19^th November.

There is a car park nearby and it is 3 minutes walk from Castleford train station.
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C. PRINTFEST 2013 - CALL FOR ARTIST PRINTMAKERS

Submissions are invited for PRINTFEST 2013, the UK’s artist-led printmaking festival.

PRINTFEST is a unique festival of printmaking which takes place in Ulverston, Cumbria.  Our aim is to provide artists with a low-cost opportunity to exhibit their work in this beautiful part of the country and sell at affordable prices to the public.

Over the 2012 Printfest weekend, our visitor numbers of 1,500 equalled our record and for the fourth successive year, we saw increased sales of £45,000. 
In 2013, work will also be exhibited throughout the town through the Printfest Trail and there are further exhibition opportunities through our partnership with the Brewery Arts Centre in Kendal.

More information about Printfest can be found on our website at www.printfest.org.uk.

PRINTFEST 2013 will take place at the Coronation Hall, Ulverston on Saturday 4^th & Sunday 5^th May, with the Private View on the evening of Friday 3^rd May.    
 
Exhibiting fee: £210 for 3.5m hanging space. Artists must man their own space or share manning.  We welcome artist printmakers of all disciplines.
 
If you would like to exhibit at PRINTFEST, please complete and return our application form which can be found at www.printfest.org.uk.
The closing date for applications is Monday 7^th January 2013.
 
Contact:
Janice Benson
printfest@googlemail.com
07812 172193.
www.printfest.org.uk
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D. SOUTH SQUARE SALON 2012: CALL FOR WORKS

Following on from the success of the South Square Salon 2010, we are delighted to offer artists another opportunity to display their works in a salon-style exhibition during the months of December and January at South Square.

Artists working in any media are welcome to apply, there is no selection process so all submissions are guaranteed at least one artwork on display. For a £10 submission fee artists may submit up to 3 works for the show. This is a great opportunity to exhibit and sell your work in a professional gallery space.

If you are interested in applying please click here to visit our website and download the application form.

Please note we are still accepting submissions for the "Art Bonfire" special event for our exhibition opening night on Friday 7^th November. More information on this event can be found by clicking here.
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E. HEBDEN BRIDGE RAG MARKET

The Wonderful Winter Hebden Bridge WI Rag Market
Sunday 2^nd December 2012, 10am til 4pm
50p entrance

Bargains Galore!
For the crafter, sewist, knitter, artist and vintage lover. With WI Produce Stall, children’s crafts & Mother Christmas in her grotto.

Located in the Waterfront Hall in Hebden Bridge Town Hall.
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F. FESTIVAL OF LIGHT ART ARCADE

7^th, 8^th and 9^th December 2012
“The ideal place to buy unique and one-off gifts direct from local artists including jewellery, sculpture and ceramics.”

There are 3 stalls still available for this event if you would like further details please email foflartmarket@yahoo.co.uk.
Price for the whole weekend (Friday 7^th December - Sunday 9^th December) is only £60 for a 6ft x 2ft display space (6ft x 2ft table – and chair – will be provided if required).
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G. MINIATURE PRINT COMPETITION 2013 (USA)

Center for Contemporary Printmaking, Connecticut USA
Deadline for Entries: February 25^th, 2013 (postmarked)
Exhibition: June 2^nd - September 1^st 2013

Eligibility: All fine-art printmaking mediums, including relief, intaglio, lithography, silk-screen, monotype and original digital media (no drawings, photographs or direct reproductions are eligible). Cash and purchase prizes. Total image area: no larger than 4 square inches (25.8 square cm).

International artists: submit entries as a group and save on return postage fee - email for details.

Center for Contemporary Printmaking
Norwalk, Connecticut, U.S.A.
Tel: 203 899 7999
Email: info@contemprints.org
Web: www.contemprints.org
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H. PAST, PRESENT, FUTURE: 10 YEARS OF THE REGIONAL PRINT CENTRE

A celebration of work by Regional Print Centre patrons, associates and members from the past 10 years.

This 10th Birthday retrospective has been curated by the Regional Print Centre Coordinator Jim Creed and celebrates the artists who have contributed to the success of Centre over the past decade. It showcases the diversity, development and innovation of printmaking whilst highlighting the traditional roots of the medium.

6^th October - 1^st December 2012
Oriel Wrecsam
Rhosddu Road, Wrexham, LL11 1AU
 
www.regionalprintcentre.co.uk
www.wrexham.gov.uk/arts
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I. SOMEWHERETO_ NEED YOUNG ARTISTS

somewhereto_ is looking for young artists aged 16-25 who would like to help revitalise empty shops in Huddersfield.  Possibilities include: exhibitions, workshops, open studios and more!

For more information contact Rebecca Legg on rebecca@somewhereto.org
To find out more about somewhereto_ check out www.somewhereto.com
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