Whilst this publication is all about wide format printing, it's nice to get back to our roots and talk about traditional skills and craftmanship, hence the next Letterheads in Tassie.
Guy Richards from The Sign & Print Shop in Glenorchy, Hobart, Tasmania will be hosting the 16th Australian Letterheads meet from the 25th to the 27th of September this year.
If you are like the hundreds of signies that have attended past Letterhead meets, both locally and overseas, then make a point of visiting Guy this September and again share that passion for the skills and craftsmanship as well as the camradery of like minded people.
Guy said that one of the main functions of Letterheads is to keep those skills alive and also to pass them on to the next generation of signwriters.
"My first Letterhead Meet was in 1995, the passion that was passed on to me is still as strong today, anyone who has attended any of the past 15 Letterheads in Australia or anywhere else will tell you different things about the meets, but the common bond is what you take away from a meet, new friends, long lost friends, new ideas and techniques and even more a new found passion and pride for the sign industry.
"That’s why we gladly offered to host the 16th Australian Letterheads to give back some of what we have received from our Craft," he said.
Become part of a growing family of sign people from all corners of the World. A Letterhead believes in sharing their skills and knowledge with others in our trade. Our goal is to preserve the best of our industry's history and learn today's new technologies together.
The more you give, the more you receive. The secret is to dive right in and get involved.
If you have never attended a "live" Letterhead Meet, we encourage you to find one near you and get involved. The latest info on future live meets can always be found at the http://www.letterville.com/events Check it out on a regular basis.
Everybody attending Letterheads is to create their version of the Letterheads 09 logo or a piece of artwork to display - Approx 600mm x 500mm.
Even a kids colouring in competition using the Black & White Logo, with a special kids prize up for grabs!
Workshops!
(No community projects, only things for you to take home.)
Glue chip & Gilding Project.
Paul Jordan from Jordan Signs & Jeff Harvey from Harvey Signs will once again run a glue chip and gilding project on glass. They will be sharing secrets and tips that have been passed on over many years. Please book early as numbers are limited for this project, at an extra cost of $25 per project.
True Flames (Airbrushed) Project.
Kev Browne is passing on how to Airbrush true flames. - Please book for this also as we need to supply the panels and special projects that you will airbrush. Numbers are limtied to 25 for this project and an extra cost of $25 apply's.
The Bar Fridge Raffle!
Watch or have a go with an airbrush with some very special guest artists. Panels, T-Shirts, Paint and even Airbrushes supplied if you need. The Bar Fridge (Airbrushed by airbrush artists over the weekend) will be raffled and the winner will be drawn on Saturday night. Tickets are $3 each or 2 for $5.
Cartoonist / Illustrator
Janice George from inklink will be drawring her way through the weekend, so be careful what you say or she may just capture that comment and turn it into a funny cartoon!
Pinstriping.
Have a go at pinstriping special panels and layouts ready to go. With others on hand to guide you, you can also have a go at the pinstrping race track. There will also be layouts and panels for begginers / apprentices to try there hand at, again with old hands to help guide.
Etched Aluminium.
Etched logo on aluminium with Ian Stewart-Koster from Traditional Signs. This is your logo badge to take home so everyone has to have a go at this. Timber panels supplied to fix plaques to and a great new skill to take home.
3D Cut Outs.
Brian from Jordan Signs will show special paint effects on 3D foam cut outs such as, rust, brass & other effects. These are great display items to take home.
Places to stay whilst here:
There are many places for you to stay, are all in a very close proximety to our shop, but you could stay anywhere in Hobart and still only be 25 mins away from the shop.
Stuff for the family to do while you play!
As some people may be bringing the family along as well, we thought it best to have some links to some of the attractions that Tassie has to offer. These are just a few things to get you started, but there is alot to see and do here in Tassie.
Registrations
It would help us with all our planning if registrations could be in by the end of August 09 at the latest. Click here for the Registration Form.
Make sure you bring a smile.
Useful Links -
http://www.letterheadfonts.com/
Suppliers, sponsors and Supporters of Letterheads 09 -
http://www.houseofkolor.com.au/
http://www.australianvisual.com.au/
http://www.marsdenbros.com.au/
The Sign & Print Shop
www.thesignandprintshop.com.au
