Western Australia Wayzgoose 2024

A fun, one-day meet up of letterpress printers, printmakers, graphic designers, print-curious, and people who just want to try something new! The day includes demos, print workshops on vintage presses and talks… All are welcome - no prior printing history required.

THE DETAILS

Date: Saturday 8th June 2024  

Time: 9:30am to 4:00pm

Location: Bright Press, located in the Village section within Whiteman Park. Enter via Beechboro Rd (enter from Hepburn Ave) or Drumpellier Dr (aka the old Lord St).

Join us for our annual one-day event where we celebrate all things letterpress printing and everything print related. This year, we have another full day of fun.

Morning Session - Guest Speakers

- Dominique Coiffait, printmaker, and former North Metro TAFE Letterpress Artist in Resident

- Janice Law, graphic designer, artist, and former North Metro TAFE Letterpress Artist in Resident

- Vanessa Wallace, artist, and former North Metro TAFE Letterpress Artist in Resident

- Lionel, former stereotypist at Sydney Government Printing Office

Afternoon Session - Letterpress & Printmaking Workshops

- Letterpress printing specimen sheet of Daniel Veneklaas' new typeface

- Wood type poster printing with Phil Gambrill 

- Linocut workshop with Dominque Coiffait 

- Blockface poster printing 

Following Wayzgoose, you are invited to join us from 4pm to 6pm for the opening of "Retrospective of Sorts" Exhibition - A showcase of artwork by past North Metropolitan TAFE Letterpress Artists in Residence.

Please bring an apron or old shirt you are willing to get ink and dirt on for the printing workshops.

Warmest regards, 

Ann Ong (Bright Press), and Perth Letterpress Workshop at North Metropolitan TAFE

Image 1 by Brendan Hibbert

Image 2 of Dominique Coiffait by Luke Riley Creative

Image 3 of Vanessa Wallace

Image 4 of Janice Law

Image 5 of wood type poster printing by Luke O'Donohoe

Image 6 of Blockface stamping kit

Image 7 by Phil Gambrill 

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FAQs

What the heck is a WAYZGOOSE?

Wayzgoose was originally an entertainment given by a master-printer to his workmen to mark the beginning of the season of working by candlelight. In later use, it meant an annual festivity held in summer by the employees of a printing establishment, consisting of a dinner and (usually) an excursion into the country. In more recent times it has become a celebration held by printing and printmaking studios/communities where artists, craftspeople, technicians and printers get together to celebrate their work with their friends and families. (Cited from NERAM)

Where is Bright Press?

Bright Press is located within the Village section of Whiteman Park. You can enter from the Drumpellier Dr/ Lord St and Beechboro Road entrances. Please be aware, there is a tonne of roadworks surrounding the park at the moment. If you are using Google Maps to find us, please type in "Bright Press" as it has been pinned. The Bright Press building doesn't actually have a street name or number.

What are my transport/parking options for getting to and from the event?

We recommend driving to join us at the Wayzgoose, as there is no public transportation into Whiteman Park. There is plenty of parking around the Village section of the park.

How can I contact the organiser with any questions?

Please do not hesitate to email us at hello@brightpress.com.au

Will lunch be provided?

There will be a lunch break during the event, however we will not be providing lunch. Please bring your own or purchase lunch from the park's Village Cafe or King's Urban in Mussel Pool. We will have a couple of picnic blankets on hand and you're most welcome to bring your lunch and join us on the lawn.

Do I have to bring my printed ticket to the event?

No, it is not necessary. We love paper but we won't require you to print your ticket.

What's the refund policy?

We would love for you to join us at the Wayzgoose. But we understand sometimes unexpected circumstances occur, and you are unable to attend the event. Refunds are available up to 3 days before the event. 

What's the liabilities & responsibilities situation?

Bright Press accepts no liability for death, illness, injury, loss or damage to persons or personal belongings during the course of the event. Bright Press can accept no responsibility for losses or additional expenses due to delay or changes in the services to be provided.