tag:gpsart.blog.co.uk,2009-11-14:/News and recent developments at Glasgow Print StudioMokoFeed2009-11-14T21:41:58+01:00tag:gpsart.blog.co.uk,2006-02-23:/2006/02/23/new_update_about_relocation~587112/gpsart2006-02-23T17:57:44+01:002006-02-23T17:57:44+01:00 <p>Sorry readers that it has taken so long to make a new entry, well better late than never.<br> We are at last ready to relocate. We may have access to the South Block from Friday 3rd March, it is not definite but at least we are getting a final date from the Glasgow City council.<br> So, hopefully as of the 3rd March we will be officially moving.<br> This move has been delayed for a number of weeks, so much so that some of the users have been printing and working in the workshop during the past three weeks.<br> This may continue through to the end of next week, we are not sure about the week begining the 7th March.</p> <p>Other events: John Mac is heading off to New York to represent GPS and the other Scottish Workshops with the help of David Watt at the New Editions exhibition at the IPCNY.<br> The show begins on the 9th March, although the opening is not until 5th April to coincide with Tartan Week. I wonder if John and David will take part in a few highland flings whilst wearing their kilts.</p> <p>More later.........................</p> <p> <small> <a href="http://gpsart.blog.co.uk/2006/02/23/new_update_about_relocation~587112/#comments">Comments</a> </small> </p>tag:gpsart.blog.co.uk,2005-12-09:/2005/12/09/the_first_week_of_decant~373229/gpsart2005-12-09T16:04:35+01:002005-12-09T16:04:35+01:00 <p>Hi All<br> Workshop Update after 1 week.<br> We are just approaching the end of the first week here and as you can see from the pics, although nothing has moved, we are gradually sorting out all the garbage. There has been mounds of the stuff, tucked behind, on top off, under every nook and cranny.<br> This week has been very much like establishing a base camp and then an avalanche landed on the tents. There is a mountain to climb. Stuart, Murray and I have been been getting our hands dirty for change, Scott has been finishing off the editions of Eileen Cooper, and barking at anyone who wanders in.<br> <img src="http://data1.blog.de/blog/g/gpsart/img/DSC01278.JPG" border="0" alt="decant 1"><br> <img src="http://data1.blog.de/blog/g/gpsart/img/DSC01280.JPG" border="0" alt="garbage"><br> <img src="http://data1.blog.de/blog/g/gpsart/img/DSC01281.JPG" border="0" alt="decant2"></p> <p>All for now.................</p> <p> <small> <a href="http://gpsart.blog.co.uk/2005/12/09/the_first_week_of_decant~373229/#comments">Comments</a> </small> </p>tag:gpsart.blog.co.uk,2005-09-22:/2005/09/22/workshop_clear_out~195768/gpsart2005-09-22T17:01:37+02:002005-09-22T17:01:37+02:00 <p>Sorry everyone but its coming close to the time when we have to clear out the workshop. As we all know GPS is part of the re-develpment project on King Street, which hopefully begins from Spring 2006.<br> We have been already working in clearing some areas of Glasgow Print Studio but its now that the work begins in earnest. So the deadline has been set for the clearout of the workshop, we would like all the users to remove all their belongings from the Workshop by the end of November.<br> Unfortunately this will be the final deadline anything left in the workshop will be discarded. This includes screens and the contents of drawers and boxes. The space we are decanting too is much smaller and we are hoping to offer as much of the present facilities as is possible.<br> I hope we can rely on your goodwill and assistance in this endeavour. </p> <p> <small> <a href="http://gpsart.blog.co.uk/2005/09/22/workshop_clear_out~195768/#comments">Comments</a> </small> </p>tag:gpsart.blog.co.uk,2005-09-08:/2005/09/08/new_publications~169797/gpsart2005-09-08T18:30:34+02:002005-09-08T18:30:34+02:00 <p>Last week, Scott was also working with Eileen Cooper. Eileen is a Royal Academician based in London, who has now on her third visit to GPS. She usually spends four days working in the workshop. This time Scott worked exteremely hard and managed to complete two new works with Eileen. Here is an example of the two new screenprints.<br> <img src="http://data1.blog.de/blog/g/gpsart/img/ec1.jpg" border="0" alt="shall we dance"><br> <img src="http://data1.blog.de/blog/g/gpsart/img/ec2.jpg" border="0" alt="tango"> </p> <p> <small> <a href="http://gpsart.blog.co.uk/2005/09/08/new_publications~169797/#comments">Comments</a> </small> </p>tag:gpsart.blog.co.uk,2005-09-08:/2005/09/08/sept_new_exhibitions~169688/gpsart2005-09-08T17:27:05+02:002005-09-08T17:37:03+02:00 <p>Last week at GPS, three new exhibitions opened highlighting new works by Philip Reeves, Jila Peacock and Bronwen Sleigh. </p> <p><strong>Philip Reeves </strong><br> Glasgow Print Studio is delighted to showcase a new collection of works on paper by undoubtedly one of the most talented Scottish artists. Philip Reeves works the “real” surface, not the illusionistic one of painting; not the literal one of sculpture. Reeves is a master of both Intaglio printmaking and collage.<br> Glasgow is indebted to his commitment to and influence in facilitating and maintaining traditional printmaking of the highest standard.</p> <p><strong>Jila Peacock </strong><br> Ten Poems from Hafez<br> Jila peacock will be exhibiting a suite of screenprints and a hand printed book of animal shape poems in Farsi calligraphy with new English translations. This artists book in a limited edition of 50, aims to show an artistic response to the world of Hafez's symbolism, making visual translations of some of his poems using the ancient Persian technique of figural calligraphy to make new shape poems </p> <p><strong>Bronwen Sleigh </strong><br> A first solo show by Glasgow based artist Bronwen Sleigh. Her artwork explores the relationship between the natural environment and the industrial architecture within it. Through the use of mixed media and printmaking techniques she aims to draw attention to these structures as a contrasting, yet integral part of the surrounding landscape. </p> <p><img src="http://data1.blog.de/blog/g/gpsart/img/pips-opening_01.jpg" border="0" alt="jila and Philip"> </p> <p> <small> <a href="http://gpsart.blog.co.uk/2005/09/08/sept_new_exhibitions~169688/#comments">Comments</a> </small> </p>tag:gpsart.blog.co.uk,2005-09-08:/2005/09/08/glasgow_print_studio_exhibitions_and_eve~169641/gpsart2005-09-08T16:57:38+02:002005-09-08T16:57:38+02:00 <p>Phillip Reeves - Recent Paintings and Prints, Gallery 1<br> Artists Talk: Sat 17 September, 2pm<br> Exhibition continues until 15 October 2005 </p> <p>Songs from Persian Poetry<br> Musical performance by Anoosh Jahanshahi<br> master of the classic Persian Tar<br> Friday 23 September, 6.30 – 8.30pm<br> Glasgow Print Studio, Gallery 1</p> <p>Join us for an evening celebration of Persian culture with Anoosh Jahanshahi.<br> Anoosh is a visiting classical musician from Tehran, inspired by the mystical poetry of Hafez of Shiraz. </p> <p>Tickets £5. Please purchase at Glasgow Print Studio. </p> <p>Printed Places<br> Visual arts for adults and children of all ages and abilities<br> Sat 24th Sept and Sun 25th September<br> Gallery III, 11am – 4pm</p> <p>Help us make a giant printed cityscape on the wall of the gallery!<br> Contribute to our giant artwork by adding print images of places imaginary or visited.<br> This is a FREE “drop in” activity and is not necessary to book. All children must be accompanied by an adult at all times. </p> <p> <small> <a href="http://gpsart.blog.co.uk/2005/09/08/glasgow_print_studio_exhibitions_and_eve~169641/#comments">Comments</a> </small> </p>tag:gpsart.blog.co.uk,2005-08-17:/2005/08/17/classes_at_gps/gpsart2005-08-17T19:46:16+02:002005-08-18T16:11:36+02:00 <p>From next week, the Printmaking Evening classes resume. This a chance for members of the public to learn more about Printmaking techniques. The classes are designed to teach beginners and existing printmakers various techniques. All are welcome and you dont need to be an artist to participate in the classes.<br> The classes that begin next wek are in Screenprinting and Relief Printing and Digital Printmaking.<strong> There are still a couple of places left on the Relief class.</strong><br> Classes last for 7 weeks and from 7pm to 9pm. The relief, Digital and Screenprint class begin on Wednesday 24th August.<br> Evening classes cost £85 (non members) £70 (members)</p> <p>On the weekend of the 3 and 4 September, Classes in Screenprinting, Etching and Digital will run between 10am and 5pm. Unfortunately there are no places left on these classes.<br> <strong><br> GPS run Printmaking Classes throughout the year, please check website or web blog for updates.<br> </strong> </p> <p> <small> <a href="http://gpsart.blog.co.uk/2005/08/17/classes_at_gps/#comments">Comments</a> </small> </p>tag:gpsart.blog.co.uk,2005-08-17:/2005/08/17/glasgow_print_studio_staff_pictures_part_1/gpsart2005-08-17T15:44:19+02:002005-08-17T15:44:19+02:00 <p><img src="http://data1.blog.de/blog/g/gpsart/img/normansml.jpg" border="0" alt="Norman"><br> Norman Mathieson, Workshop Manager<br> <img src="http://data1.blog.de/blog/g/gpsart/img/scottsml.jpg" border="0" alt="Scott"><br> Scott Campbell, Workshop Screenprinter<br> <img src="http://data1.blog.de/blog/g/gpsart/img/stuartsml.jpg" border="0" alt="Stuart"><br> Stuart Duffin, Workshop Etcher<br> <img src="http://data1.blog.de/blog/g/gpsart/img/murraysml.jpg" border="0" alt="Murray"><br> Murray Robertson, Workshop Lithographer and Digital Printer<br> <img src="http://data1.blog.de/blog/g/gpsart/img/Iansml.jpg" border="0" alt="Ian"><br> Ian McNicol, Etching Class Tutor and Print Editioner<br> <img src="http://data1.blog.de/blog/g/gpsart/img/joycesm.jpg" border="0" alt="Joyce"><br> Joyce Leitch, Relief Print Class Tutor </p> <p> <small> <a href="http://gpsart.blog.co.uk/2005/08/17/glasgow_print_studio_staff_pictures_part_1/#comments">Comments</a> </small> </p>tag:gpsart.blog.co.uk,2005-08-17:/2005/08/17/glasgow_print_studio_staff_pictures_part/gpsart2005-08-17T15:32:31+02:002005-08-17T15:32:31+02:00 <p><img src="http://data1.blog.de/blog/g/gpsart/img/Lynnesml.jpg" border="0" alt="Lynne"><br> Lynne Mackenzie, Gallery Manager<br> <img src="http://data1.blog.de/blog/g/gpsart/img/Willsml.jpg" border="0" alt="Will"><br> Will Maw, Gallery Manager<br> <img src="http://data1.blog.de/blog/g/gpsart/img/nathaliesml.jpg" border="0" alt="Nathalie"><br> Nathalie McIlroy, Gallery Assistant<br> <img src="http://data1.blog.de/blog/g/gpsart/img/sarahsml.jpg" border="0" alt="Sarah"><br> Sarah Stewart, Gallery Assistant<br> <img src="http://data1.blog.de/blog/g/gpsart/img/chicksml.jpg" border="0" alt="Chick"><br> Chick Sinet, Framer</p> <p> <small> <a href="http://gpsart.blog.co.uk/2005/08/17/glasgow_print_studio_staff_pictures_part/#comments">Comments</a> </small> </p>tag:gpsart.blog.co.uk,2005-08-17:/2005/08/17/gps_staff_part_one/gpsart2005-08-17T15:24:25+02:002005-08-17T15:35:20+02:00 <p>To help our new members and assist the existing users to put a name to a face. Here are the latest pictures of the GPS staff and what position the hold within the organisation.</p> <p><img src="http://data1.blog.de/blog/g/gpsart/img/Johnsml.jpg" border="0" alt="john"><br> John Machechnie, Director.<br> <img src="http://data1.blog.de/blog/g/gpsart/img/carolynsml.jpg" border="0" alt="Carolyn"><br> Carolyn Nicoll, Administrator<br> <img src="http://data1.blog.de/blog/g/gpsart/img/Bronwensml.jpg" border="0" alt="Bronwen"><br> Bronwen Sleigh, Administritive Assistant and Screenprint Class Tutor<br> <img src="http://data1.blog.de/blog/g/gpsart/img/myrasml.jpg" border="0" alt="Myra"><br> Myra Lee, Book-keeper<br> <img src="http://data1.blog.de/blog/g/gpsart/img/pamelasml.jpg" border="0" alt="Pamela"><br> Pamela Robertson, Education Co-ordinator</p> <p> <small> <a href="http://gpsart.blog.co.uk/2005/08/17/gps_staff_part_one/#comments">Comments</a> </small> </p>tag:gpsart.blog.co.uk,2005-07-29:/2005/07/29/another_project_closes/gpsart2005-07-29T16:35:41+02:002005-07-29T17:35:49+02:00 <p>On Thursday Ian McNicol conducted the final days workshop with Art Trek artists in collaboration with Project Ability. The workshop was the latest in a series of successful projects held with Project Ability. Pamela Robertson, GPS Education and Access Co-ordinator organised this project, and employed the services of both Scott Campbell in screenprinting and Ian McNicol in etching, to instruct and assist in the production of the artist's prints.</p> <p><img src="http://data1.blog.de/blog/g/gpsart/img/p-ability-1_01.jpg" border="0" alt=""></p> <p>5 artists were involved and each produced both an etching and a screenprint over an 8 week, approximately 3 hours a week session. The artists from Project Ability are certainly a lively bunch and have kept us entertained over the past 8 weeks.<br> <a href="http://data1.blog.de/blog/g/gpsart/img/cameron.jpg" title=""><img src="http://data1.blog.de/blog/g/gpsart/img/cameron_small.jpg" border="0" alt=""></a> </p> <p> <small> <a href="http://gpsart.blog.co.uk/2005/07/29/another_project_closes/#comments">Comments</a> </small> </p>tag:gpsart.blog.co.uk,2005-07-29:/2005/07/29/helen_fay_at_gainsborough/gpsart2005-07-29T16:21:50+02:002005-07-29T16:21:50+02:00 <p>One of our regular users of the workshop and a member of the GPS board Helen Fay, is conducting a workshop in Drypoint as part of the summer courses held anually at Gainsborough House. I understand that the course is full and is held on the following dates, 15 -19 August.<br> Helen practices a variety of printmaking techniques including etching, relief, screenprint and drypoint. She is exhibited and participated with many galleries in the UK since graduating from the Royal College of Art. Helen's main interest and the principal inspiration for her work is the characteristics of animals.<br> <a href="http://data1.blog.de/blog/g/gpsart/img/helen.jpg" title=""><img src="http://data1.blog.de/blog/g/gpsart/img/helen_small.jpg" border="0" alt=""></a><br> <a href="http://data1.blog.de/blog/g/gpsart/img/helen-dog.jpg" title=""><img src="http://data1.blog.de/blog/g/gpsart/img/helen-dog_small.jpg" border="0" alt=""></a></p> <p>For more info on Helen Fay please contact GPS at our website <a href="http://www.gpsart.co.uk">www.gpsart.co.uk</a> </p> <p> <small> <a href="http://gpsart.blog.co.uk/2005/07/29/helen_fay_at_gainsborough/#comments">Comments</a> </small> </p>tag:gpsart.blog.co.uk,2005-07-22:/2005/07/22/who_has_been_eating_all_the_spinach/gpsart2005-07-22T13:27:14+02:002005-07-22T13:27:14+02:00 <p>This week at GPS has been a lot of hard work and graft for the memebers of staff. So much so that we have seen a dramatic increase in the muscle profile and definition in some of the them.<br> In the pics you can see a few examples.<br> <img src="http://data1.blog.de/blog/g/gpsart/img/bronwen.jpg" border="0" alt=""><br> <img src="http://data1.blog.de/blog/g/gpsart/img/carolyn.jpg" border="0" alt=""><br> <img src="http://data1.blog.de/blog/g/gpsart/img/john.jpg" border="0" alt=""><img src="http://data1.blog.de/blog/g/gpsart/img/nathalie.jpg" border="0" alt=""><img src="http://data1.blog.de/blog/g/gpsart/img/norman.jpg" border="0" alt=""></p> <p>If this proceed like this we will soon be holding the Mr and Mrs Universe competition here at GPS, all are welcome please send in your competition entries.</p> <p> <small> <a href="http://gpsart.blog.co.uk/2005/07/22/who_has_been_eating_all_the_spinach/#comments">Comments</a> </small> </p>tag:gpsart.blog.co.uk,2005-07-21:/2005/07/21/more_than_my_jobs_worth/gpsart2005-07-21T17:40:58+02:002005-07-21T17:40:58+02:00 <p>This morning was terrible as someone had decanted the rubbish from our garbage bin that is located outside our building. We rent a 66 litre container from Glasgow City Council, that is decanted three times a week. I think that during the night someone liked the look of our refuse sacks, emptied the contents onto the road and made off with the black sacks. There are many strange people in the world and we are very understanding but this morning after clearing up I wished I had a gun.</p> <p><a href="http://data1.blog.de/blog/g/gpsart/img/rubbish.jpg" title="Old Wynd"><img src="http://data1.blog.de/blog/g/gpsart/img/rubbish_small.jpg" border="0" alt="Old Wynd"></a></p> <p>Today things are looking up as both the exhibitions that are opening tonight look great and through lots of hard work and effort by the Gallery Staff it looks like everyone will enjoy the opening.</p> <p> <small> <a href="http://gpsart.blog.co.uk/2005/07/21/more_than_my_jobs_worth/#comments">Comments</a> </small> </p>tag:gpsart.blog.co.uk,2005-07-19:/2005/07/19/the_gallery_in_transition/gpsart2005-07-19T17:33:42+02:002005-07-19T17:33:42+02:00 <p>This week, as a new exhibition opens on Thursday, the Gallery undergoes a change from one show to another. So we say adieu to Mathew Radford and konnichi wa to Adrian Wizniewski. There is quite a lot of work involved with Adrian's exhibition as he has neon light pieces that are to be mounted on the gallery walls.<br> <a href="http://data1.blog.de/blog/g/gpsart/img/gallery.jpg" title="Boxes by Adrian Wizniewski"><img src="http://data1.blog.de/blog/g/gpsart/img/gallery_small.jpg" border="0" alt="Boxes by Adrian Wizniewski"></a> </p> <p> <small> <a href="http://gpsart.blog.co.uk/2005/07/19/the_gallery_in_transition/#comments">Comments</a> </small> </p>tag:gpsart.blog.co.uk,2005-07-19:/2005/07/19/stuart_and_ken_currie/gpsart2005-07-19T17:26:00+02:002005-07-19T17:26:00+02:00 <p>Over the past couple of months Stuart, GPS master etcher has been working with Ken Currie. Ken has put together a body of prints for the first time at GPS since the early 90's. At present Stuart is preparing BAT's for Ken to check. BAT's are produced when the artist feels that the print is completed, BAT is an acronym for Bon a tirer, a good pull.<br> <a href="http://data1.blog.de/blog/g/gpsart/img/staurt-with-kens-prints.jpg" title="Stuart printing up a plate by Ken Currie"><img src="http://data1.blog.de/blog/g/gpsart/img/staurt-with-kens-prints_small.jpg" border="0" alt="Stuart printing up a plate by Ken Currie"></a> </p> <p> <small> <a href="http://gpsart.blog.co.uk/2005/07/19/stuart_and_ken_currie/#comments">Comments</a> </small> </p>tag:gpsart.blog.co.uk,2005-07-14:/2005/07/14/adrian_wizniewski_at_gps/gpsart2005-07-14T14:55:48+02:002005-07-14T14:55:48+02:00 <p>The main gallery at GPS will be showing new works by the well known and internationally successful Glasgow based artist Adrian Wizniewski. Adrian has a long fruitful relationship with Glasgow Print Studio and has produced many origianl prints in the workshop.<br> The exhibition opening is on Thursday 21st July from 6pm to 8pm. It continues from the 22nd Jult to the 27th August</p> <p><a href="http://data1.blog.de/blog/g/gpsart/img/adrian-w.jpg" title="studio of Adrian Wizniewski"><img src="http://data1.blog.de/blog/g/gpsart/img/adrian-w_small.jpg" border="0" alt="studio of Adrian Wizniewski"></a> </p> <p> <small> <a href="http://gpsart.blog.co.uk/2005/07/14/adrian_wizniewski_at_gps/#comments">Comments</a> </small> </p>tag:gpsart.blog.co.uk,2005-07-13:/2005/07/13/places_seen_scene/gpsart2005-07-13T14:41:33+02:002005-07-13T14:41:33+02:00 <p>The private view for the Places Seen exhibition is taking place on<br> Thursday 21st July from 6 - 8pm in Gallery III, we look forward to<br> seeing you then. We will be going to Bluu (new bar on Trongate) after<br> the private view for drinks, hope you can join us.</p> <p>Lynne, Will, Sarah, Natalie.</p> <p>Gallery III<br> Glasgow Print Studio<br> 25 King Street<br> Glasgow G1 5QP</p> <p> <small> <a href="http://gpsart.blog.co.uk/2005/07/13/places_seen_scene/#comments">Comments</a> </small> </p>tag:gpsart.blog.co.uk,2005-07-12:/2005/07/12/title_10984/gpsart2005-07-12T18:30:37+02:002005-07-12T18:30:37+02:00 <p><img src="http://data1.blog.de/blog/g/gpsart/img/window_02.jpg" border="0" alt="the workshop"></p> <p>Today GPS like all the other companies in Glasgow, swealtered under a very hot sun. We were bathed in sunshine, no doubt tomorrow's paper will proclaim a HEATWAVE or SCOTLAND SIZZLES. It was pretty hot working today, still I was glad I was in the workshop, over in Gallery III the sun is blinding and boiling hot. Sympathy to Lynne, Chick and Will, today must have been the hottest day of the year so far.</p> <p><img src="http://data1.blog.de/blog/g/gpsart/img/window2_01.jpg" border="0" alt="gallery III "> </p> <p> <small> <a href="http://gpsart.blog.co.uk/2005/07/12/title_10984/#comments">Comments</a> </small> </p>tag:gpsart.blog.co.uk,2005-07-07:/2005/07/07/cel_scotland/gpsart2005-07-07T16:59:11+02:002005-07-07T17:02:10+02:00 <p>This week GPS has been involved with the other Scottish Workshops in co-ordinating the art work to be exhibited at the CEL Scotland stand of the forth coming Sydney Art on Paper Fair.</p> <p><a href="http://data1.blog.de/blog/g/gpsart/img/masthead1.jpg" title=""><img src="http://data1.blog.de/blog/g/gpsart/img/masthead1_small.jpg" border="0" alt=""></a></p> <p>On Wednesday the work was safely dispatched and should arrive in Sydney on time for the opening of the fair. We are lucky that this week Ailsa McWilliam, who is co-ordinating the project has been gracing us with her company. Ailsa will also be travelling to the fair in Australia with David Watt, the director of Edinburgh Printmakers.</p> <p>For more info <a href="http://www.sydneyartonpaperfair.com.au">www.sydneyartonpaperfair.com.au</a></p> <p> <small> <a href="http://gpsart.blog.co.uk/2005/07/07/cel_scotland/#comments">Comments</a> </small> </p>tag:gpsart.blog.co.uk,2005-07-07:/2005/07/07/title_10316/gpsart2005-07-07T16:23:19+02:002005-07-07T16:23:19+02:00<p> <small> <a href="http://gpsart.blog.co.uk/2005/07/07/title_10316/#comments">Comments</a> </small> </p>tag:gpsart.blog.co.uk,2005-07-06:/2005/07/06/glasgow_print_studio/gpsart2005-07-06T16:15:33+02:002005-07-06T16:15:33+02:00 <p>Glasgow Print Studio is an open access Printmaking Workshop and Gallery. We are situated in the Merchant City area of Glasgow in Scotland. This is the first entry of our new blog which we hope will bring to your attention new developments and projects at the Glasgow Print Studio. </p> <p> <small> <a href="http://gpsart.blog.co.uk/2005/07/06/glasgow_print_studio/#comments">Comments</a> </small> </p>