Please note: this event will be held in person at Glasgow Zine Library.
Jessica Crisp will lead a short foraging walk around the immediate surroundings of the Glasgow Zine Library, looking at examples of commonly found dye plants, discussing their properties and the colours they can give us.
Back at the Library space we will experiment with Monotype using repurposed Riso printing ink. This process has the benefit of being very simple, portable, without the need for specialist equipment, using leftover biodegradable rice bran oil Riso ink.
We will then fold our prints, using a simple 8 page Zine fold and take them into the Eco Print process. We will soak the zines in an iron rich solution made from rusty nails before layering the pages with overlapping petals and leaves collected on our walk, press them tightly together and steam the bundles in a tea urn. During the steaming process the iron and the tannins in the plant material will react to leave beautifully intricate impressions on the paper.
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About Jessica Crisp:
After studying Printmaking at Gray's School of Art and graduating in 2007 Jessica has worked for several years teaching Printmaking and running Print studios, most recently at Edinburgh Printmakers, where she is currently based. She loves teaching processes and her own work echos this daily focus on making complex ideas clear.
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Ticket info:
Please note: we can only issue refunds requested 72 hours before the event.
This event is suitable for ages 16+. There will be 8 attendees maximum, and the event will feature comfort breaks. During this event, participants will be involved in: small group discussions, whole group discussions, hands-on activites, sharing work that has been created, visual presentations, movement.
This event will take place at the GZL space on Cathcart Road in Govanhill. The walking portion can be planned with any access/mobility requirements of the participants in mind. There is step-free access to the library and is wheelchair accessible. There is a public toilet but unfortunately the toilet is not fully accessible at this time. The library space also provides tea, coffee, a variety of lighting options and comfort provisions like soft seating, blankets and space heaters.
We will provide hand sanitiser and ask that everyone maintains at least a 1m social distance from other visitors.
We want you to have a safe and enjoyable time! During your visit, we ask you to:
-Please keep your distance from others
-Use the hand sanitiser provided.
-Wear a face covering if you're over the age of 5
-Please do not visit the library if you or anyone in your household has any symptoms of Coronavirus.
-If you are able to please take a Rapid Lateral Flow test before attending.
When you visit the library we will ask that you scan a QR code to check in with NHS Scotland’s Test and Protect and we may share this information with the service up to 21 days following your visit.
Please be mindful of the restrictions in place for your local area and adhere to Scottish Government guidelines.
If you have any questions or access requirements, please get in touch with us via glasgowzinelibrary@gmail.com
If you have any specific access requirements please indicate when reserving a ticket and we will do our best to meet any requests within our limited budget. We are more able to meet requests made at least two weeks in advance. Events may be recorded for access reasons, and we will inform participants if this is going to happen in advance.
All events will adhere to our safer spaces policy, which you can learn about here.
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How to access the event:
After booking a ticket, you will be sent several reminder emails from Eventbrite leading up to the event. We will also send emails that share any resources that attendees will need access to, including any required materials.
Please email glasgowzinelibrary@gmail.com for any queries or issues.
About GZL:
Glasgow Zine Library is an archive and library based in the Southside of Glasgow. It acts as a growing archive of self-published works, with an inviting and accessible area of reading in the space, as well as running a year-long programme of events to celebrate the ethos of Do It Yourself (DIY) culture.
By booking a ticket and supplying your email address, you agree to be contacted after this event for feedback purposes on behalf of Glasgow Zine Library. Providing feedback is optional. Please see the privacy policy on our website for more details.
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