PRINT DAY IN MAY @ the Museum of Printing. Join the Black Gully Printmakers for activities, demonstrations and tours. We’ll also be celebrating the Birthday of the Museum of Printing which has just turned 21!

ACTIVITIES ON THE DAY

11am-1pm Print your own Letterpress Mothers Day card with type from the collection on one of the historic printing presses.

11am-1pm Discover a variety of printmaking techniques on display and in process. Chat to members of the Black Gully Printmakers about their practice and how you can get involved.

12 Midday Cyanotype/ Polaroid Transfer Demonstration with Leah Bullen

Leah Bullen recently completed an Artist-in residence in MoP through for the Armidale Regional Council Arts and Culture Small Grant. During this time Leah developed a body of new work based on a hybrid painting/printmaking technique using a combination of photocopy release techniques and ink and watercolour painting. The residency program includes engaging with the wider New England community by delivering community an outreach art activity, everyone is welcome to come along.

WHAT is Print Day in May? It is an annual, global celebration of printmaking taking place on the first Saturday in May and is open to all. On that day, tens of thousands of printmakers around the world make prints and share their experiences with others. Print with us on May 7, 2022!