• This... I Like It is a joint curatorial project between Edinburgh Printmakers and Tiphereth Print Studio, part of the National...

    This... I Like It is a joint curatorial project between Edinburgh Printmakers and Tiphereth Print Studio, part of the National Lottery Heritage Fund project Castle Mills: Then & Now. Taking inspiration from Tiphereth’s working methodology based on collectivity, inclusivity and shared ownership, this exhibition looks into curation as a collaborative practice.  

     

    Through a series of creative and brainstorming workshops, Tiphereth members were invited to explore the Edinburgh Printmakers Collection of prints, dating back to its establishment in 1967, and select works as a group. Prints were selected based on their emotional connections with printmaking and shared practices of communal work - whether through the colours, textures, imagery or symbolism.  

  • Through the EP Collection, Tiphereth members explored the printmaking heritage of the many artists and printmakers who collaborated with our...
    Through the EP Collection, Tiphereth members explored the printmaking heritage of the many artists and printmakers who collaborated with our studio over the years, researching and pushing the boundaries of various techniques. This experience allowed members to learn about printmaking media they do not normally work in, like etching and lithography, as well as gaining new skills by participating in a Drypoint workshop. This... I Like It gave members the time and space to reflect on their shared experience working in printmaking, while also tuning in their individual preferences and perspectives on the media and their creative inspirations and processes. It is a statement of intent, kinship and belonging, a selection of what draws artists to the medium of printmaking over and over again throughout the centuries and still today. 
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  • This... I Like It includes a curated selection of prints from the EP Collection as well as new work produced by the Tiphereth members in response, adding to the vibrant and diverse timeline of printmakers producing works with Edinburgh Printmakers. 
  • The exhibition also includes a tactile feature displaying items that make printing more accessible and are often used by the... The exhibition also includes a tactile feature displaying items that make printing more accessible and are often used by the...

    The exhibition also includes a tactile feature displaying items that make printing more accessible and are often used by the Tiphereth members. These include a squeegee with added vertical handles, two-person scissors, and other printmaking tools which can be touched by visitors.  

     

     

    Candle, snuffer and holder - Being part of a Camphill community, candles are an important part of each day. We mark the beginning, end of the day and lunchtime by lighting a candle and they’re an integral part of many of the festivals we celebrate too, especially during the darker winter months when they remind us of the light we each carry inside. Lighting the candle is an important signal that it’s time to down tools and come together giving us time to reflect and take a quiet moment in our day. This is when we also say a verse and might sing together too. Gently using the snuffer when the quiet gathering is over lets everybody know it’s time to move on to the next part of the day. This gives our days rhythm and a sense of routine and safety. This candle snuffer and plate was made by another Scottish Camphill community.
     
    Green squeegee - It’s important to us that everybody is able to participate in every part of the process of designing and printing. So we’re always searching for  tools that have been moderated to enable everybody to access and realise their creativity easily and without barriers. This squeegee has made a huge difference to many of our members!
     
    Symbols and visual instructions - Meaningful and authentic relationships are essential to us which means communication has to be just right for every individual. In the studio we use many different ways of communicating. For many people, symbols are an essential part of this.
     
    Colour tests - We love colour and we know it can take time and experimentation to get it right for every piece of work. So we make colour mixing and referencing a task in itself and we take our time over it.
     
    Table runner - In the Camphill tradition we mark each day with a different colour. This helps to give our week rhythm and helps everyone to ‘place’ where they are within it. In the Print Studio we use a different table runner on our craft table each day to mark this. We make our own table runners and gift them to other parts of our community too.
     
    Egg timer - For many people time can be very abstract and not understanding how long an amount of time looks or feels can cause real anxiety. That’s why for many of the members we use visual time telling aids to aid clarity in understanding when and for how long things will happen.
     
    A relief printing roller - At the print studio we love relief printing! This roller has a wooden handle- we use natural materials and furniture where we can to promote a sense of calm and to feel a connection with nature and the earth.
     
    Our morning verse - we say or listen to this every morning, all together. It brings us together and reminds us of the importance of staying present in our work and why we are all here together. It’s by John O Donohue and we love it!

  • Tiphereth Print Studio Tiphereth, located in the Pentland Hills of Edinburgh, is a Camphill community providing support for adults with...

    Tiphereth Print Studio 

    Tiphereth, located in the Pentland Hills of Edinburgh, is a Camphill community providing support for adults with learning disabilities through various services including workshops, residential care, supported living, and social activities. As part of the same community of contemporary printmakers working within the Edinburgh artistic environment, Edinburgh Printmakers started stocking Tiphereth high-quality screen-printed item on fabric and paper in March 2022, establishing a fun and rewarding collaboration. Tiphereth artists employ a diverse range of methods such as painting, drawing, mark-making, relief printing, and digital techniques, engaging thus in the whole process from design  to production and distribution of their printed products. Screenprinting is a repetitive, rhythmic craft with great therapeutic and sensory value. It enables pictures, patterns, and marks to be reproduced, elevated and celebrated. The nature of screenprinting requires real connection and cooperation between co-workers and members making in a great process through which positive relationships and confidence is nurtured. All products are made with high quality, ethical materials and equipment to promote joy and pride in the work and can be purchased in the EP Shop as well as on the Tiphereth Etsy page. 

  • Edinburgh Printmakers would like to thank all Tiphereth participants: 

    Lorna Shimmons - Sophie Mee - Kerr Findlay - Eilidh Maine - Caitlin Anderson - Mandy Meissner - Ali Greig - Paul Harper - Alison Johnston - Donald Scott - Ryan Toolis - Joe Pomphrey - Zack Greenough - Nils Mcdiarmid - Chris McDonald - Eve Tong - Paul McKenzie - Tess Glen - Jane Wickstead - Ruairi Mitchison - Laetitia Hein - Paulina Stahle - Katherina Kremer 

     

     

     

    Castle Mills: Then & Now is a heritage project supported by the National Lottery Heritage Fund, made possible by money raised by National Lottery players, the project focuses on growing and diversifying community heritage activities to widen reach and engagement, working with people and communities to generate ideas for new activities.