Branding Irons and Block Chains—Morning Session

Crafted Technology fusing letterpress and technological innovation

Half-Day Workshop | 2 sessions offered, morning and afternoon

Morning Session: 10:00 am–1:00 pm | 10:00–13:00 Brisbane local time
Afternoon Session: 2:00–5:00 pm | 14:00–17:00 Brisbane local time

Length: 3 hours per session
Cost: $50 + $100 materials fee per session

Location: QUT Kelvin Grove
Check-in 15 minutes before start time

Join us in Brisbane at the ATypI Typographic Conference for our hands-on letterpress workshop, which offers a captivating blend of 19th-century printing techniques with cutting-edge digital innovation.

The Branding Irons and Block Chains workshop transports participants through a hands-on journey into crafting typographic identifiers inspired by the historical practice of branding animals for ownership. The workshop presents a unique fusion of 19th-century printing techniques with contemporary type design and digital innovation.

Led by design educator Clint Harvey and featuring insights from conference speakers Troy Leinster, Dzintra Menesis, and Melissa Silk, this workshop promises an immersive experience in typographic nuances. 

Discover how traditional typography seamlessly intertwines with modern technology as you explore typographic arrangements inspired by the Queensland Brands font of 1872 as explored in the Bovine Pyroglyphics educational presentation at the ATypI conference later in the week—Thursday, April 18, from 9:30 am to 10:00 am

Through hands-on activities, participants will delve into the essence of wood type as brand marks as well as digital ownership via blockchain technology which culminates into a memorable educational experience.

Hosted at Queensland University of Technology’s Creative Industry precinct at Kelvin Grove,  the workshop takes place within a bespoke mobile 40-foot shipping container, providing a unique setting for creative exploration. Nestled amidst the School of Design At QUT, this venue ensures convenient access to the city’s cultural and convention centres, enriching your overall experience of Brisbane. 

Don’t miss this opportunity to blend tradition with innovation, creating both analogue and digital outputs that transcend boundaries and leave a lasting impact.

Reserve your spot now for a workshop experience that promises to redefine your perspective on typographic subtleties.

This workshop aims to bring physical typographic arrangements into a contemporary digital context. Digital output as a result of the making experience has potential for sharing in many arenas ranging from traditional exhibitory distribution to uploading on the blockchain.

Workshop Details:

• Venue: Queensland University of Technology Creative Industry precinct at Kelvin Grove
• Duration: Minimum 3 hours, with morning and evening time slots available

Secure your place and be a part of this transformative journey at the Atypi Typographic Conference in Brisbane 2024. 

Attendees should bring:

• Fully enclosed shoes
• Notepad and pencil
• Water bottle

Directions

• A free QUT inter-campus shuttle bus leaves approximately every 30 minutes for QUT Kelvin Grove from Alice Street Stop 95A app George St, Brisbane City. From the terminus at the top of the hill, walk down Musk Avenue and over the crossing with Carraway St and head towards Kelvin Grove Road. Turn left on Gona Parade and head towards the white single-story workshops at the parade’s end. The SPAM Container is on your left.
• Public Translink Bus Services run from the City and South Brisbane frequently. Take the 66 or 333 to the QUT Kelvin Grove Busway Station and exit onto the Ring Road, follow the Ring Road to Blamey Street until it meets Musk Avenue, turn left and head towards Kelvin Grove Road. Turn left on Gona Parade and head towards the white single-story workshops at the parade’s end. The SPAM Container is on your left.
• Rideshare or Taxi, please provide the destination of Chauvel Place, 25 Gona Parade, Kelvin Grove