Turnbull Grey's Letterpressing Love
No word of a lie I tell you! You’ll just have to take me… ;)
well, literally…
Recently I had the pleasure of meeting Chris and Angela of Turnbull Grey at Craft Central Studios in Clerkenwell. A delightful duo and power house of Graphic Design and Brand Identity brains (among other specialities). Currently however, they are moonlighting as letterpress tutors.
Sharing a little of their love and expertise for letters and words, they are holding in-house workshops to teach you the colourful wonders of letterpressing.
Using their cool studio, you can proudly design and create your very own Christmas cards, Thank You cards and even posters! Or perhaps you have a special invitation to make? or want to send some truly personal postcards for those you love far, far, away…
No need to limit your ideas to just these; one of their recent pupils went as far as making a bespoke book jacket! Imagine the fun you could have with that!! A touch of April Fools silliness or an “actual” surprise present on Christmas Day!
Of course adding a little imagination and elbow grease means that your stroke of creative genius is much more than “just” a bit of pretty letterpress stationery. Instead, it becomes the present itself! A momento of your creativity cherished by family and friends; a card, that is actually kept, (in that special box or drawer, you know the one I’m talking about).
Should you be in any doubt of your artistic talents, know that you have expert visual communication designers at your disposal. A little collaboration will ensure you leave proudly with a bundle of unique gifts made by your hand.
Turnbull Grey's Letterpress Machine
Regardless of your artistic endeavors, it will be pretty hard not to have fun donning on an apron, an array of colours at your keen disposal, looking a little dangerous with ink rollers in hand. It’s an excellent way to share an afternoon with friends.
If you fancy having a little creative dabble, Turnbull Grey are holding their letterpress workshops throughout December and January. If instead you know someone who would, for Christmas you can buy a letterpress workshop voucher. The workshops cost £60 each for 3 hours and include all materials, tea and coffee. Workshops are limited to 3 people so you really get hands on attention from both Angela and Chris. And if you’re over Christmas already, you’ll be ahead of the game for some handmade Valentine’s Day card lovin’.
Turnbull Grey's Love Cards
While your there, make sure you pop into the Vitra Showrooms for their Christmas Market (5th-22nd Dec). Situated just around the corner from Craft Central Studios at 30 Clerkenwell Road. Here you’re likely to find that unusual and cool Christmas present you can attach to your card :)
To book a place or find out more please contact Turnbull Grey on 0207608 3324 or email info@turnbullgrey.co.uk
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