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We’re excited to announce that we now accept Klarna as a payment method! Klarna makes shopping even easier by offering flexible payment options like Pay Later, Pay in 4 instalments, or financing for larger purchases. Whether you’re looking to split up your payments or delay them for a while, Klarna provides a convenient, secure way to shop without the stress. Simply choose Klarna at checkout and enjoy a smooth, hassle-free payment experience. We’re thrilled to offer this new option to make your shopping experience with us even more convenient!

The artwork presents a striking contrast with a black silhouette of a galloping horse set against a pristine white background. This vivid depiction embodies the fluidity and vigor of movement, much like how Klarna enables seamless financial transitions with its interest-free loan options. The composition exudes an energy that mirrors the effortless grace of progress and innovation.

Klarna is a payment service that allows shoppers to buy now and pay later, offering flexible payment options like paying in instalments or deferring payments for up to 30 days.

The artwork presents a horizontal, black wavy line that mimics a stylized brushstroke, capturing the essence of fluidity and elegance akin to Klarna's seamless interest-free loans. This captivating stroke is displayed against a transparent backdrop, enhancing its minimalist and sophisticated appeal.

Klarna is a simple and flexible payment solution that gives you more control over your purchases. When you shop with Klarna, you can choose from several payment options. First, you can “Pay Later,” which allows you to try your items before making a payment—giving you up to 30 days to settle your bill. Alternatively, you can select the “Pay in 4” option, which divides your purchase into four equal payments, spread out over six weeks. If you’re making a larger purchase, Klarna also offers financing options with monthly payments over a longer period. To use Klarna, just select it as your payment method at checkout, and you’ll be guided through the easy process. Klarna handles all the payment details securely, and you can manage everything through their app or website, making it an effortless way to shop and pay at your own pace.

It’s as simple as that!

Please call us on 0207 254 9028 or email us [email protected] if you have any issues!


Read more about other interest free finance options we offer here!

We recently had the pleasure of visiting the Royal Academy of Arts to experience the latest exhibition featuring the iconic work of Michael Craig-Martin. Known for his vibrant colours and thought-provoking themes, Craig-Martin’s pieces invite viewers to reconsider everyday objects and their significance in our lives.

The exhibition showcases a stunning array of works, including large-scale installations and intricately detailed drawings, all reflecting Craig-Martin’s unique perspective on contemporary culture. As we wandered through the galleries, we were captivated by the way he transforms familiar items into striking visual statements.

The exhibition will run until 10th December 2024, it’s one not to miss!

Michael Craig-Martin 21 September - 10 December 2024 Main Galleries | Burlington House

Michael Craig-Martin 21 September - 10 December 2024 Main Galleries | Burlington House

Michael Craig-Martin 21 September - 10 December 2024 Main Galleries | Burlington House

Michael Craig-Martin 21 September - 10 December 2024 Main Galleries | Burlington House

Michael Craig-Martin 21 September - 10 December 2024 Main Galleries | Burlington House

Today, Print Club London visited the Tate Modern for an inspiring exhibition featuring Expressionist icons Wassily Kandinsky, Gabriele Münter, and The Blue Rider group. The show immerses viewers in a world of bold colour, emotion, and abstraction, highlighting how these artists redefined modern art in the early 20th century.

Kandinsky’s energetic compositions, Münter’s striking landscapes, and the collective vision of The Blue Rider were showcased beautifully, emphasizing their shift from realism to more emotional, spiritual expression. For those passionate about art history or seeking fresh perspectives, this exhibition is not to be missed!

The exhibition will run until 20th October 2024, it’s a must see!

Stay tuned for more exhibition visits from us!

 

Welcome to a haven of artistic mastery and refined expression, where each framed piece on display invites you into a world brimming with emotional depth and creative fervor. This spacious gallery, adorned with elegantly light-colored walls and polished wooden flooring, exudes an atmosphere reminiscent of the illustrious Tate Modern's renowned Expressionism collection. Every element within this sanctuary is meticulously curated to enhance your viewing experience—from the thoughtfully positioned long black bench, offering a serene space for contemplation, to the harmonious interplay of natural daylight filtering through generous windows and the strategically placed artificial lighting that casts each artwork in its best possible hue. Immerse yourself in the unparalleled quality and craftsmanship that define this collection. Let each brushstroke speak to you as you traverse through this haven of artistic brilliance. Tate Modern London - Expressionists

In this captivating piece, elegantly encased in a dark wooden frame that wonderfully sets the stage, we are invited into a vibrant, expressionist street scene. The artist's masterful command of color breathes life into the facades of the buildings lined along a gracefully curving street. Red, green, and white structures stand as bold sentinels guiding our gaze from this charming urban enclave towards an enchanting countryside. Beyond the dynamic rooftops and quaint windows lies an idyllic panorama of verdant fields and rolling hills, rendered with a nuanced palette that evokes both serenity and a sense of boundless possibility. The intersection of structured architecture and expansive nature reflects not just technical prowess but also an intimate understanding of their coexistence—truly a testament to the artist’s visionary brilliance and meticulous craftsmanship.

Presenting an exceptional masterpiece, this vivid abstract painting captures the regal essence of a lion in repose with masterful prowess. At the forefront lies the lion's face, distinguished by its piercing green eyes that command one's attention with a sense of captivating intensity. The artist employs a vibrant palette, expertly blending hues of yellow, green, red, and blue to create an exuberant and dynamic tableau that exudes energy and life. This expressionist work is a testament to both the emotive force and technical dexterity inherent in contemporary abstract art. Its audacious use of color and form evokes comparisons with celebrated exhibits at Tate Modern—an institution renowned for pioneering avant-garde presentations. This piece not only stands as an emblematic depiction of nature's majestic feline but also as an exploration into the boundless potential of human creativity.

**Artwork Description:** **Title:** Untitled **Artist:** [Artist Name] Immerse yourself in the evocative symphony of colors masterfully orchestrated in this untitled abstract painting, now gracing the refined ambiance of Print Club London. This remarkable piece, reminiscent of the fervent brushstrokes found in Expressionism, unfurls a vibrant array of swirling hues—ranging from passionate reds and serene blues to verdant greens and luminous yellows. The artist’s dynamic composition harnesses an extraordinary sense of motion and emotional intensity, compelling the viewer to navigate through its kinetic energy. The bold interplay between light and shadow is expertly juxtaposed against a dark grey backdrop, enhancing not only the artwork's visual impact but also its surrounding space. This exquisite painting stands as a testament to both artistic innovation and meticulous craftsmanship, inviting each observer into a vivid exploration of color and form.

 

 Celebrating ARKET’s Launch on ASOS!

This week, Print Club London was thrilled to be part of an exciting event celebrating ARKET’s launch on ASOS. The event brought together fashion enthusiasts, industry insiders, and creative talents to mark this new collaboration between the two iconic brands.

We set up a live printing station, giving guests the unique opportunity to watch the process and screenprint their own custom Asos tote bags.Each attendee left with a special, hand-printed souvenir, taking a piece of the event’s energy and creativity home with them.

Stay tuned for more of our upcoming events and live printing experiences!

For live events please get in touch with [email protected]

As the vibrant buzz of the London Design Festival kicks off, Print Club London has been on the move, immersing ourselves in some of the city’s most exciting exhibitions. Here’s a rundown of today’s adventure!

FLOOR_STORY – 10 x 10 Exhibition

We started our at the FLOOR_STORY “10 x 10” exhibition, a captivating showcase that celebrates the intersection of art and flooring design. This unique exhibition features ten outstanding designers, each tasked with reimagining a 10-square-meter space using innovative flooring solutions. The result is a stunning array of textures, colours, and concepts that challenge traditional perceptions of interiors. From playful patterns to sustainable materials, the creativity on display truly sets the tone for the festival.

This exhibition features new editions from Henry Holland, Kangan Arora, Camille Walala, Adam Nathaniel Furman, Kitty Joseph, 2LG, John Booth, Gill Thorpe, Flock Studio and Diane Bresson.

2LG Studio x Haricot Gallery – You Can Sit With Us

We made our way to the delightful 2LG Studio x Haricot Gallery: “You Can Sit With Us” exhibition. This collaboration invites guests to explore a playful approach to seating, featuring a collection of innovative chairs and sofas that blend comfort with artistic flair. The exhibition not only showcases stunning designs but also encourages social interaction, with inviting spaces for visitors to gather and connect. It’s a celebration of community and creativity, perfectly embodying the spirit of the London Design Festival.

Dezeen – Design You Can Feel Exhibition

Our final stop was to the Dezeen “Design You Can Feel” exhibition, which emphasises tactile experiences in design. This exhibit showcases an eclectic mix of works from renowned and emerging designers who explore how touch can enhance our interaction with everyday objects. Visitors are invited to engage with a range of materials and forms, sparking conversations about sensory design and the emotional connections we forge with the items around us. It’s a must-visit for anyone interested in the future of functional aesthetics and tech!

 

Stay tuned for more updates from Print Club London as we continue to explore the best that this year’s London Design Festival has to offer!

Feeling inspired and looking to get creative yourself? Check out our Screenprinting Workshops, where you can dive into the art of printmaking and unleash your creativity! Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced artist, our sessions offer a fun and supportive environment.

We are thrilled to be opening our submissions for the Print Club 2025 Residency Program. We are looking for 10 Artists. Whether you’re emerging, mid-career or established, if you have a new idea you’re keen to explore, we welcome you to submit. No printing experience is required to enter. Residencies run from Feb 2025 – Nov 2025.

Successful applicants will receive:
– 1-month residency access to the print studio
– Support from our technicians and workshop teaching you the art of screenprinting.
– Mentorship/support from the gallery curatorial team
– Networking opportunities with other printmakers
– On launch of your exclusive collection within our online gallery you will be given a dedicated newsletter promoting your practice and work.
– Regular coverage of your process and residency on our social media platforms.

We welcome applications from those underrepresented in the arts and creative sector. We encourage applications from all artists and want our residency program to provide a platform to those who feel unseen.

To submit:
Please email your CV and a small PDF of works to [email protected]
We ask that you do not send large files, our email system will reject them.
Please note we cannot offer financial support for accommodation or transport.
Artists must provide their own materials.

Submissions close midnight Friday 20th December 2024

Explore the work from some of this years Artist in Residence:

Ruth Blanke

Fabio Orioli

Emma Cantlay

Caio Caldas

 

More to come from this year’s residence! Keep an eye out…

 

3rd – 11th October 2024

10 – 28 Millers Avenue, London E8 2DS 

Opening night: 3rd October, 6 – 9pm

In the vibrant mosaic of modern culture, these works / creations reimagine deities arising from urban street environments to bring us messages of mindful transformation blending the ancient with the contemporary.

Free-spirited, UK-based artist Ben Allen is most well know for his controversial Pop paintings. Using a collage style of unlikely juxtapositions, the dynamic paintings are complex mash-ups of popular culture that critique the day-to-day dull and mundane, challenge the media’s view on sexuality and inspire a sense of freedom. Inspired by underground surfing and skateboard street scenes, Ben’s art manages to capture the elusive zeitgeist. His clients now include Vans, Converse, the Amy Winehouse Foundation and Levi’s.. to name a few.

Ben Allen’s journey as an artist has seen his work constantly evolve, becoming more and more sought-after. He travels worldwide for clients and events where he often collaborates with other top artists. He releases his work only in limited editions.

Join us for the opening evening to be the first to see the works and enjoy a selection of FREE DRINKS provided by our kind sponsors: Whitebox Cocktails, Two Tribes Brewery and INTUNE CBD Drinks.

Exhibition open 3rd October 2024.

After opening night viewings are by appointment only, Monday – Friday.

Email [email protected] to book an appointment.

 

Thank you to everyone who joined us last night for the opening of our new exhibition, celebrating the incredible collaboration between Maxine Gregson and Rose Stallard!

Since launching in 2023, their one-of-a-kind pieces have been flying off the shelves, beautifully blending retro photo collages, mono-printing, and hand-lettering to express their shared love for music, lyrics, and all things vintage.

Last night, Rose & Maxine gave a special live printing demonstration in our screenprinting studio, allowing guests to ask questions and watch their creative process come to life!

We also want to extend our gratitude to our sponsors, Whitebox Cocktails, Two Tribes Brewery, and INTUNE CBD Drinks, for providing a fantastic selection of free drinks! A huge thank you to G F Smith for their continued support as well.

Viewings are by appointment only, Monday to Friday.
Please email [email protected] to book an appointment and explore the collection.

It’s never too early to get into the festive spirit, and we’re here to help you plan the perfect Christmas celebration!

Whether you’re organising an office get-together or a fun day out with friends, our workshops are a great way to bring everyone together for a unique and creative experience.

✨ Book by 15th September to enjoy a 10% discount on your booking! ✨

 

Full Day Workshop:
11am – 5pm

Perfect for smaller, intimate groups looking for a full day of creative fun!

Minimum Guests: 8 | Maximum Guests: 15

Price: £75 per person plus VAT


Half Day Workshop:
Choose from 10am – 2pm OR 2pm – 6pm

Great for larger groups wanting a quick burst of festive creativity!

Minimum Guests: 15 | Maximum Guests: 30

Price: £48 per person plus VAT

Don’t miss out on this early bird offer – book your spot before 15th September

Let’s make this Christmas one to remember!

For more details or to secure your date email [email protected]

 

 

5th -13th September  2024

10 – 28 Millers Avenue, London E8 2DS 

Opening night: 5th September, 6 – 9pm

A show to celebrate the success of the artist collaboration between Maxine Gregson and Rose Stallard. Since its launch in 2023, their pieces have regularly had waiting lists and are sold before they even leave the printing bed!Their Work combines Rose’s unique mono-printing and hand-lettering with Maxine’s signature retro photo collage elements, reflecting their shared passion for music and lyrics. The exhibition will feature their one-off prints as wellas new and exclusive pieces from both artists.

Maxine Gregson’s work draws on her love of mixing typography and gris structures with architecture, landscapes and photographic elements. Combining and blending vintage and retro with current imagery to create new realities.

Rose Stallard, illustrator and Creative director of Print Club London, mixes her drawings with found images, injecting fanzine-like enthusiasm. Clients include The Guardian, Fictions Records, Urban Outfitters and Glastonbury.

Join us for the opening evening to be the first to see the works and enjoy a selection of FREE DRINKS provided by our kind sponsors: Whitebox Cocktails, Two Tribes Brewery and INTUNE CBD Drinks.

Exhibition open 5th September 2024.

After opening night viewings are by appointment only, Monday – Friday.

Email [email protected] to book an appointment.

 

Snapchat and Print Club London have teamed up for ‘The Friendship Project’ designed to raise awareness of the importance of relationships, friendships and support networks whilst supporting young people and their mental health through a partnership with non-profit organisation, The Great Friendship Project.

At a time when friendship is in recession and loneliness is on the rise, Snapchat is highlighting the importance of connecting with the ones you love through unique prints available to buy. As a reminder of the importance of connection and close relationships, which are central to combating loneliness.

Four talented artists have been enlisted for ‘The Friendship Project’: Rose Stallard, David Newton, Matt Munday, and Aleesha Nandhra. Each artist has created bespoke affordable prints available for £30 a piece on Print Club London with £10 from each sale going to The Great Friendship Project.

For more information about our non-profit partnership and the importance of friendship visit The Great Friendship Project

 

This month you can find us every weekend at Selfridges live printing Off-White t-shirts to celebrate the new VULC release 👟

Designed by Virgil Abloh, the new shoe highlights his dedication to the skate community, featuring essential design elements where the sneaker interacts with the board. Exclusively available for one month at the temporary 779 skate shop inside @theofficialselfridges, the Selfridges Bowl has been customised for the launch and is open for skate lessons. Each purchase or lesson comes with a complimentary screen-printed t-shirt, as well as Off-White™ grips and stickers.

Come visit us in store on 13th, 14th, 20th, 21st July 2024!

For live events please get in touch with [email protected]

Live from the studio…

 

STEP 1 – Start with your artwork on Photoshop. Here is Rose Stallard’s artwork divided into 5 layers, one for each of the colours of the print. 

STEP 2 – By lowering the opacity of the top black layer we can see that there is no overlapping of colour. This will make printing very tricky as even the slightest mis-registration will result in the white of the paper appearing where there should be colour. So we need to add some trapping to the colours below to make it easier to print!

STEP 3 – Using the blue word ‘Left’ as an example start by using the wand to select a letter. This is where having all of your print layers on separate photoshop layers comes in handy. Use the selection wand and click on a letter. Using the selection tool will enable us to create an even layer of trapping around any shape. 

STEP 4 –  I’m going to highlight all of the blue letters at once here. To add another selection simply hold down SHIFT whilst using the wand.

STEP 5 – I’ve clicked on all of the blue letters whilst holding the SHIFT key down and now I have the whole word selected. Once you’ve highlighted everything you need click on SELECT > MODIFY > EXPAND

STEP 6 – The EXPAND option is going to grow your selection by a chosen amount of pixels. Depending on the size of your artwork / trapping requirements you will have to experiment with how much trapping is needed. Here I’m going to use 3 pixels. 

STEP 7 – Once the selection has expanded you will then need to fill in the gap created using either the Bucket or brush tool. 

STEP 8 – Once filled in its clear now that with the transparent black layer on top the blue is bigger than it needs to be, and therefor has sufficient trapping to print.

STEP 9 – Once trapping has been applied to all necessary places we need to get the layers ready to go to print. This means making everything on the layers pure black. Using a process BITMAPPING Photoshop can turn everything in your image into either pure black or white, but there are a few steps needed to do before doing this. The reason everything needs to be black is so that when exposing using our positives we can guarantee all of the detail will come out properly, any grey pixels might not block out the UV light of an exposure unit, but black ones will. Firstly have the layer that is print ready the only visible one. This process will need to be repeated for all of your layers. I’m going to use the blue layer here. 

STEP 10 –  Firstly to BITMAP an image you must first be in grayscale mode. So click on IMAGE > MODE > GREYSCALE. It will ask if you want to flatten all the layers at this point and that’s fine, remember you are going to have to repeat this process for all layers.

STEP 11 – To BITMAP our image the tone of grey needs to be over 50% (I will explain why shortly!) and by using the EYEDROPPER tool we can see that this is 44% grey. 0% is white and 100% is pure black, once BITMAPPED everything on screen will be one of those values. 

STEP 12 – To make the image darker (and over 50% in terms of our scale of black to white) click on IMAGE > ADJUSTMENTS > LEVELS.

STEP 13 – Levels will help us lighten or darken an image using a white, grey and black slider. This is how the image looks without changing anything. 

STEP 14 – You can see that by adjusting the black slider the image is much darker. 

STEP 15 – By using the EYEDROPPER tool again we can see the tone is 77% grey. Now we can BITMAP! 

STEP 16 – Start by clicking on IMAGE > MODE > BITMAP

STEP 17 – This dialogue will appear! Firstly we can choose the resolution that our image will be bitmapped into. Normally you should be making artwork at 300 dpi, and bitmapping into the same resolution that your artwork is. So here Rose’s is 300 and it will be being turned into a 300 dpi image. Under method 50% threshold should be selected. This is going to take everything on our screens that is 50% black and above and make it pure black and make everything else white. This is why you need to make sure everything is above 50% black before BITMAPPING, otherwise once you click okay you’d be left with a white canvas!

STEP 18 – Hit okay and you should see the parts of your image turn black. Using the EYEDROPPER we can see that’s everything is 100% black!

STEP 19 – If you zoom in on the image you can see there are no grey pixels, just black and white. This will ensure that when printed out onto tracing paper or acetate that all UV should be blocked out when exposing, yielding a clean edge stencil to print with! 

 

 

 

We’re delighted to introduce our new mug collection created in collaboration with Richard Brendon and 3 of our talented artists. The partnership brings back the historic tradition of British ceramic brands showcasing the work of exceptionally talented emerging artists, bringing their work to life in a new medium.⁠

 

 

 

 

 

Over the last few months we have been working with some of our artists on a series of NFTs which are now available to buy online! The artworks are based on original screen-prints re-worked with animation into their new form as an NFT. All our artworks are positioned on a platform that uses green and clean crypto, Tezos. Visit our OBJKT profile to collect our newly released NFT.

You can view all our NFT’s here or scroll down to view

Maxine is a contemporary artist that combines typography, photography, grid layering and nostalgic imagery to create intriguing artworks. Her hand-pulled screen prints are a unique combination of vintage motifs and futuristic compositions. Her art is often described as ‘Nostalgic Futurism’. Her CMYK printing process helps blend retro and current imagery together, creating surrealist artworks that are futuristic yet familiar.

 

Rose Stallard, illustrator and Creative Director of Print Club, mixes up her own drawings with found images from across the board, injecting fanzine-like enthusiasm (and discernment). Clients include The Guardian, Fiction Records, Urban Outfitters, Dazed & Confused and Glastonbury.

 

 

Gavin is a London based artist, with initial training in Fine Art at Middlesex University.

Gavin’s paintings are loose and expressive, using fluid movements and textures to create engaging and lively pieces. Often the canvas has been used previously as a palette to create marks and mix colours unconsciously, before it becomes the beginnings of a piece itself.

Gavin’s screenprints often depict colourful, nostalgic images. As a painter who takes their work into screenprinting, Gavin brings the textures, drips and strokes into his printmaking and the use of negative space keeps the pieces fresh and contemporary.

Clients include Gaytimes, Boyz, Diva, Woodmansterne, Portfolio, Kingshead, Oval House and Trafalgar Studios.

Stuart graduated from Central St Martin’s School of Art with a First Class BA Hons in Fashion Design followed by an MA  in Film Production Design.
Over the years he has worked in several creative areas including Film Production and prop making, Art direction for Television, Product development and Interior design for both private and commercial spaces. He recently returned to his first love of image making and his work focuses on combining classical and modern imagery to create a new narrative showing how time marches forever forward  but human fears and desires ultimately remain the same. His art is best described as a dark and subtle clash  between the Iconic and  the ironic.

Donk is a photographer, printmaker and street artist, working in the urban paste -up poster tradition. He has worked as commercial photographer since the mid 1990’s but in 2008 decided to create the moniker ‘Donk’ to anonymously explore a series of new personal visual ideas. Curious to unlock the d.i.y creative potential of direct dialogue with the local environment, and fascinated by the ephemeral nature of unsanctioned creativity, he set about pasting his work into the east end of London and elsewhere.

I am a flourescent ink obsessed screenprint maniac, artist and teacher. I specialise in making rough, raw, punky image making bursting with energy and loud graphics, and have worked for clients such as Crocs, Brewdog, Film4, and The Prodigy.

My Work is built up from a dense hybrid of drawings, collaged imagery and multi – layered colours. I am a big fan the offsets, drips and fades to create an authentic distressed aesthetic.

Originally from Singapore, Cassandra Yap is an artist and art director based in London. Her work often explores the juxtaposition between dark and beautiful subjects to create the surreal. Fuelled by her love of pin ups, the female form and an unhealthy obsession with vintage erotica, her photomontage halftone style images are dark, bold and humorous with a kinky edge.

Exhibitions include:  Print Club Blisters Blackout ’10, Blisters The Directors Cut ’12 & Blisters Sound Sessions, 3939 Shop pop up gallery at the Shop At Bluebird, The London Illustration Fair ’13, Dalston Superstore, The Affordable Art Fair Battersea ’14, solo show at Laylow Art Gallery in Palma de Mallorca, Wall Street Gallery’s Revolution group show in LA, Affordable Art Affair Hampstead ’15 and Film 4 Summer screen print show at Somerset House.

The low carbon footprint of Tezos means developers and users can prioritize innovation without compromising sustainability. As a platform designed to evolve through its on-chain governance mechanism, the efficiency of Tezos is not by accident, but by design. This flexible design means that Tezos can always adapt to future needs and grow in accordance with the needs of the users on the platform. In fact, the Tezos blockchain has increased in energy efficiency on a per transaction basis by at least 70%, with the estimated electricity requirement per transaction being less than 30% in 2021 than what it was in 2020.

Read More Here!

Proof of Work Vs. Proof of State: the Ecological Footprint

‘Where there’s printmaking, there’ ink. Fred Higginson of Print
‘Club London is here to shout about the skill of colour mixing.
“Dont leave it to guess work. Always keep a note or take a picture
of the colours you use. As you grow as an artist, your colour palette
becomes part of your signature and its no good if you can’t mix a
colour again when you need it,” he says.

Print Club’s in-house commercial printers, Tuckshop, are fastidious
about recording formulas for every colour they create. They use
Pantone colour reference books as a starting point, but pigment loses
a little bit of vibrancy each time you mix it, so mixing to a Pantone
base and then again to the desired colour isntt the best way to come
up with new colours. “It soon became evident that we needed to
throw out the rule book and start again,” says Fred. That’s when
Print Club Ink was born.

A150 mile jaunt up the M1 to Screentec HQ in Stoke-on-Trent
‘opened up a whole new way of colour mixing, and now they’re
sharing it with the world. Print Club has used Screentec water based
eco-friendly inks for over 15 years, and Fred is a big fan: “Frankly,
Thaven’t come across a better ink, so why change?” A few days with
their colour specialists (and several all-you-can-eat Chinese buffets)
resulted in eight triple-milled pigment inks spread evenly across the
colour spectrum which now form the basis of Print Club Ink. The
idea is simple: start with the most vibrant colours as building blocks,
and develop a free colour library that anyone can use. “We’re making
it really accessible with ‘how to mis’ tutorials and a platform for
people to show off their artwork and share their newly discovered
colours,” says Fred, “We hope you’ll be as excited about this new
approach to colour mixing as we are!”

 

 

 

To celebrate Earth Day 2021 we are proud to launch a collection of artworks raising money for Choose Earth, a campaign dedicated to supporting Brazilian indigenous communities.

. The prints are sold exclusively via Print Club London’s online gallery and are part of our ongoing project in support of refugee charity, Choose Love. For the past three years we have worked annually with the charity through collaborative projects, selling bespoke artworks and holding fundraising exhibitions, with 100% of the proceeds being donated to the charity in support of the amazing work they do.

Each artwork in the Choose Earth collection has been created by respected indigenous artists and 100% of the profits will directly support the artists themselves as well as vital social and environmental projects across Brazil.

View the Choose Earth collection. 

 


Mother Nature and the River Boy. £25

Indigenous Rising. £25

Listening to the Stories of the Sky. £25

 

Grandma Lulling Me To Sleep. £25

 

Seeding Tomorrow. £25

 

Shop all prints in the Choose Earth collection here.

100% of the proceeds from the sales of these prints is donated to Choose Earth in support of Brazilian indigenous communities.


 


 We’re incredibly excited to release our exclusive ‘LAUNCH IT’ collection with Squarespace. Over the past two months, we’ve worked with our artists and Squarespace to look closer at what it is to create your own online portfolio and how, as an artist, you can use Squarespace to easily showcase your work. We hope the ‘Launch It’ campaign encourages more artists to feel brave and take that step in sharing their next idea, project or work into the world. Scroll down to view the exclusive collection.


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Whether it’s a website to showcase your work, an online store or a portfolio, create it with Squarespace by using our 10% off promo code ‘PCL10’ 

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London-based artist and illustrator Lucy Mahon worked on multiple pieces in her effort to capture the exact moment of launch. Created using soft pastels and different colored papers, her final print was directly inspired by her own experience of taking the leap to pursue her art full time. She recalls, “it felt a bit like going into the unknown. It reminded me of that moment right before I submerge into water when I go swimming outside.”

Encouraging other artists and entrepreneurs to launch their own ideas into the world, she explains that, above all, it’s important to “follow the work and create the things that genuinely excite you the most.”


What was the ideation process for your limited edition print for Squarespace’s recent Launch It campaign?

I thought back to how I felt before and during making the jump to pursue my art full time. It felt a bit like going into the unknown. It reminded me of that moment right before I submerge into water when I go swimming outside.

I worked on a number of water pieces for this collection; some visualising the moment before, some during.

 

New Waters Await by Lucy Mahon
One-off Original, £520

Medium: Soft pastels on paper

Shop Lucy’s Collection!

A printmaker with a strong focus on cyanotypes, Craig Keenan uses chemicals to create photosensitive paper and expose photographic images. Interpreting the moment of launch literally, he titled his piece “…and even if you miss…” to inspire entrepreneurs and creatives to take risks. He encourages anyone with a creative dream or business goal to “do more, plan less. But still plan a bit.”

In thinking about his own online presence, Keenan notes an intrinsic connection to his creative work: “It connects me with an audience I would otherwise not have access to and gives me a presence and context in which to be viewed.”


What do you hope viewers of this print get from it — particularly people who have just launched their own ideas online, or are ready to take the first step?

A sense of hope, or calm, or just something pretty to look at. I like for viewers to bring their own meaning to my work.

And Even If You Miss by Craig Keenan
Edition of 50, £65

Medium: Cyanotype on paper

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Simone Brewster, who creates large scale sculptural furniture, objet d’art, and jewellery, wanted her piece to capture “a feeling of reaching a bursting point. Once you’ve done the groundwork

and amassed a body of work, it’s time to share it. The composition became an expression of readiness. I wanted to encourage people to go for it.” Using a mixture of acrylics and indian inks on heavyweight paper, she was inspired by her own experience with launching a business, and the nerves and excitement that build as launch day approaches.

Brewster notes that she’s learned that sharing your idea with the world and letting go of perfectionism is critical to realising your own potential: “You can’t learn and adapt if the idea stays in your head. You have to test it in the real world, learn and grow through doing.”

What material(s) did you use?

I used a mixture of acrylics and indian inks on heavyweight paper.

Taking Stock, 2021 by Simone Brewster
One-off Original, £400

Medium: Ink on paper

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An illustrator and pattern designer, Jacqueline Colley’s work is characterized by playful colors, bespoke typography, and themes of travel and curiosity. In setting out to capture the moment of launch, she immediately began “thinking about rockets, tin toys and science fiction comics with rockets blasting off on missions to explore space!” Creating papier-mâché shapes from repurposed cardboard and newspaper, she then hand painted them with acrylics to bring her project to life. Thinking about the audience for her art, she hopes “the optimism and courage of space travel feels as infectious to them as it does to me — feel the fear and do it anyway!”


What role does your online presence play in your creative work?

It’s central, especially with the pandemic as all real life opportunities are on hold.

Now my website’s shop and my socials are the main way for me to reach an audience old or new!

 

 

Launch It Rocket by Jacqueline Colley
One-off Original, £175

Medium: Paper maché 3D sculpture

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For Rose Stallard, creating a print that captured launch was all about offering inspiration and motivation for entrepreneurs and creatives as they climb closer to that pivotal moment. She explains that, “from initial drawings to the finished screen print I wanted fun, colorful artwork with a strong message of ‘you can do this!’ Using a screen printing technique, Stallard created her print to be “a playful reminder to believe in yourself.”

Stallard encourages anyone launching a creative idea to “make the work you want to make and don’t be too precious.Your work will develop and change over time. Don’t be afraid to make mistakes, just get it out there.”


As a creative, what advice do you have for other artists and entrepreneurs who are just starting out?

Make the work you want to make and don’t be too precious.Your work will develop and change over time. Don’t be afraid to make mistakes, just get it out there.

Believe In You by Rose Stallard
Edition of 100, £75

Medium: Screenprint on paper

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Whether it’s a website to showcase your work, an online store or a portfolio, create it with Squarespace by using our 10% off promo code ‘PCL10’ Click here 


 

View the Squarespace x Print Club London ‘Launch It’ collection, available on Print Club London for a limited time

 

JOB ROLE :  PROJECT MANAGER 

PLS SEND CV BY CLOSING DATE 24th FEB 2021

INTERVIEWS w/c 1st MARCH

Able to start work 15th March

 

We’re looking for Project Manager to join our team!

 

Key role:

– Manage our social and website content.

-Develop our roster of artworks and manage artist relationships.

-Manage our membership programs and admin.

-Manage our workshop and the teams.

 

You must be:

-Highly efficient and organised

-Friendly and able to work alone or in a team

-Able to manage multiple projects efficiently and manage other team members.

 

Essential requirements

Minimum 3 years experience project manager

Experienced with Mailchimp.

Experienced use of google ads and social paid marketing.

Experienced with Google analytics

Able to confidently use photoshop and Indesign

 

Please send covering letter and CV to [email protected]

Closing date is 24th Feb for submissions.

Interviews will commence from 1st March

Start date 15th March. Please note this is not negotiable and you must be available to start then.

 

Seeing as we’re unable to invite you into our studios during these unprecedented time! We’re bringing our studio to you

We have organised an online workshop with our head tutors Craig & Ricky to give you an insight into our studios and how to print!

Date: Thursday 18th February 2021

Time: 6pm

Duration: 1 hour session

Location: At your home via Zoom

(We will send you a log-in the day before the workshop!)

Price: £15*

*Plus the cost of the printing kit which is £55 for the basic kit

 


– Our Home Screen Printing Kit

-Cotton t-shirts

-Scrap paper (To practise with)


To secure your space on our online workshop you can purchase here! 

If you need to purchase the home printing kit please ensure you have ordered this by Monday 15th February so we can get it out to you!

Are you a student looking for a place to print over the summer?

Print Club London are offering a concessionary rate for students to gain full access of their East London studios!

You will just need to supply us with proof that you are currently enrolled (or a recent graduate) at university or college by showing us a valid student I.D. or NUS card. We have six screen beds, two t-shirt carousels, t-shirt dryer, storage facilities, a washout room and the mother of all exposure units.

If this is of interest to you please do get in touch via email: [email protected] or call us: 0207 254 9028


*This offer only applies to current or recent graduates from university or college. Terms and conditions apply.


 

Did you grab Grazia’s March issue? Well if not, then make sure you grab your copy QUCIK! Because we have been featured and our Director Kate Higginson is talking all about how to choose and hang limited edition art. Featured in the article is our exclusive print ‘Fictional Interior II’ by Charlotte Taylor, interior design by 2LG Studio.

See the article below:

Fictional Interiors II by Charlotte Taylor 

Edition of 25 // £90

Did you check out the Daily Mail framing segment? Well you should of because we’ve been featured! Check it out below, our Gallery and Project Manager is talking all about framing artwork!