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SUMMARY:Wimble's Wayzgoose 2025
DESCRIPTION:Wimbleʼs Wayzgoose is a celebration of printing and printmaking to commemorate Australian print history and industry pioneer Fredrick Thomas Wimble. The weekend is hosted by the Museum of Printing at the New England Regional Art Museum in Armidale. \n  \nPROGRAM  \n*Please note some changes to the original schedule. \n  \nFRIDAY – 2nd May   \n  \nWORKSHOP: \nTWO-DAY MOKULITO WORKSHOP WITH SAM SOSNOWSKI  9am – 4pm \nThis exciting two-day course with Sam Sosnowski will introduce you to the Mokulito process. Mokulito can be described as “kitchen lithography”. It combines wood block printing with lithography but uses everyday non-toxic and inexpensive materials. \n \n  \n  \n______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ \n  \nSATURDAY – 3rd May \n  \nWORKSHOPS: \nTWO-DAY MOKULITO WITH SAM SOSNOWSKI\, CONTINUES  9am – 4pm \n  \nCHROMATIC WOOD TYPE PRINTING WITH WAYNE THOMPSON  10am – 1pm \nJoin Wayne Thompson for a half-day introductory workshop to chromatic printing; the process of printing multiple colours in wood type. Participants will learn some type history while getting their hands dirty through printing with the historical equipment in the NERAM collection. \n \n  \nINK & DRINK WITH THE MOVEABLE TYPE STUDIO  3pm – 6pm \nJoin Moveable Type Studio’s Pop-Up Press at Wimbles Wayzgoose for Ink & Drink—a one-off twist on our Letterpress & Lasers workshop. \nHoused in a fully decked-out tradies trailer\, the MTS Pop-Up Press brings hands-on letterpress action anywhere—from festivals to libraries to community events. \n \n  \nPRINT SWAP  6.30pm  \nVisiting and local printmakers are invited to a Print Swap where they can exchange a print with fellow printmakers and enjoy conversations about the love of printmaking. Bring a print along\, take a ticket\, go into the draw\, then choose someone else’s print to take home and hang on your wall! \nPrint must be original\, worthy and dry! One/person. Deliver to Rhonda in MoP Friday and Saturday 1.30pm to 3pm \n  \nWIMBLE’S WAYZGOOSE DINNER  7.30pm \nKick on after the Print Swap on Saturday night with a casual dinner at the Six Counties Restaurant. Enjoy a delicious alternate drop in true Six Counties style and continue the spirit of the event into the night. Drinks are available to purchase throughout the evening.  $35 per head. \n \n______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ \n  \nSUNDAY – 4th May \nPacksaddle Lecture on Printing  *This has been postponed to later in 2025 \nThe FT Wimble Lecture on Print and Printmaking is part of the annual Packsaddle Lecture Series sponsored by Packsaddle. \n  \nTHE FOLLOWING EVENTS WILL BE HELD IN & NEAR THE MUSEUM OF PRINTING \nPRINT MARKET  11am – 1pm \nHosted by the @black_gully-printmakers and selling a whole range of all things relief\, intaglio and letterpress printed: collagraphs\, lino prints\, etchings\, posters\, hand printed tea towels\, cards\, letterpress postcards\, and even pieces of wallpaper! \nKeep posted and updated to find more surprises available @black_gully_printmakers @mopneram @neramuseum \n  \nPRINTMAKING EXPERIENCES IN THE MUSEUM OF PRINTING  *10am – 12pm \nThe Black Gully Printmakers will demonstrate print techniques and offer hands on activities for visitors in the Museum of Printing. \nTry your hand at printing Linocuts and experience the possibilities with Gelli Plate printing. Something for all ages! We do ask for children to be accompanied by an adult at all times. \n  \nPRESENTATION 12.00 – 12.30pm \nWimble’s Inks Reimagined: Progress and Discoveries\, A Powerhouse Fellowship Insight   \nPresenters: Clint Harvey and Dzintra Menesis \nJoin us for an insightful presentation on the Wimble’s Inks Reimagined project\, part of their Powerhouse Research Fellowship. This project delves into the rich history of F T Wimble & Co.\, a pivotal entity in the printing history of Australia and New Zealand\, known for producing the first printing ink in the Southern Hemisphere in 1868. \nHarvey and Menesis’ research focuses on recreating historic ink formulas using natural pigments sourced from Australia’s raw materials\, celebrating the country’s cultural heritage. They will share their progress\, including initial findings\, experimentation results\, and future plans. This presentation will also highlight the significance of the FT Wimble Collection at the Museum of Printing and its role in their research. Harvey and Menesis look forward to engaging with the community and discussing how their project contributes to preserving and celebrating Australia’s printing heritage. \n  \nPRINTER’S PICNIC  12.30 – 1.30pm\nEnjoy the community picnic as local musicians perform in the Black Gully area at NERAM. \n  \nLARGE COMMUNITY BLOCK PRINT  1.30 – 3pm\nWitness the printing of  two large format prints\, an event not to be missed in the Packsaddle Studio. \n  \nThis event has been supported by Origin through the New England Community Investment Program. \n 
URL:https://neram.dev.nucleoserver.com/event/wimbles-wayzgoose-2025/
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SUMMARY:Mokulito Workshop
DESCRIPTION:This exciting two-day course with Sam Sosnowski will introduce you to the Mokulito process. \nMokulito can be described as “kitchen lithography”. It combines wood block printing with lithography but uses everyday non-toxic and inexpensive materials. One can get the sharp lines of wood cutting with the softer and expressive tones possible in lithography. It is an inexpensive and portable medium that has surprising and creative results. Suitable for all levels. \nDATES | Friday 2nd & Saturday 3rd May \nTIMES |  9am – 4pm \nVENUE | Museum of Printing NERAM \nCOST | Friends of NERAM/Culture Club Members – $240\, General Price – $265 \nMATERIALS | Please read the materials list below carefully. \nThe following materials (Mokulito kit) will be supplied by tutor: The extra cost for materials is $50 (could you please bring cash to the class to receive your materials) Mokulito Kit includes: 1 sheet of Plywood (A4)\, Litho tusche\, Litho crayons\, Liquid litho ink\, Gum Arabic\, Offset inks\, Litho sponges\, Scrapers\, Japanese paper/Kozo paper for 2 editions\, Butchers paper\, Tracing carbon\, Sharpening stones\, Plastic gloves \nMaterials for students to bring: \nLino cutting tools / Woodblock tools \nSketch Pad \nSome design roughs and/ or scrapbook of ideas \nDrawing tools\, ruler\, pencils\, pens. etc \nStanley knife or cutting blade \nSelection of Brushes (fine and medium\, wide) \nWatercolour paint set (for multi-colour printing) \nMixing palette and water containers \nPaper  – A selection of A4 paper to play with.  Any Japanese paper\, textured paper. \nApron/old shirt for printing \nRags \nPalette knives \n“Sharpie” pens/fine medium (must be permanent markers – Sharpie brand is the best) \nImage Credit: Scotts Head\, Sam Sosnowski. \n\n\nTerms and Conditions \n\nAll bookings for workshops require payment in full at the time of booking.\nA minimum of 8 participants for workshop to proceed\, maximum of 12 participants.\nBookings close on Thursday 24th April at 10am. No refunds can be made after bookings close.\nIf the workshop does not proceed\, you will be refunded any cash amount.\nNERAM events have a limited capacity and use a ticketing system. Bookings are essential.
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SUMMARY:2025 Galah Regional Photography Prize Exhibition Party
DESCRIPTION:Help us celebrate the winners of the Galah Regional Photography Prize at the 2025 exhibition party. \nJoin us as at NERAM as we celebrate the 42 finalists and announce the winners of regional Australia’s richest photography prize. \nThere’ll be music\, dancing and the best of food and drinks – all included as part of the $90 ticket. \nAll we need is you to help us grow this event into one of Australia’s most prestigious prizes that can have a big impact on the careers of photographers living in regional Australia. \nWinners will be announced at 6.30pm. \nTicket includes: \n\nDrinks: a welcome cocktail\, followed by wine\, beer and non-alcoholic shrubs thanks to Husk Distillery\, The Welder’s Dog and ChaLou Wines.\nMusic by the Versace Boys. Bring your dancing shoes.\nA delicious standing dinner\, canapé style\, made by Cathy Armstrong and Laura Swan\nCharity Partner Country Education Foundation\n\nBuy Tickets >>>>>>>>>>>>>\nImage: The Bush is Calling by Angel Stirling\, one of 42 finalists in the 2025 Galah Regional Photography Prize.
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SUMMARY:Chromatic Wood Type Printing
DESCRIPTION:This half-day workshop introduces participants to chromatic printing; the process of printing multiple colours in wood type (for instance\, a blue letter with a red drop shadow). Using NERAM’s F.T.Wimble collection as a starting point\, we will speculatively extend a historic font into the chromatic sphere by designing and printing a second chromatic layer. This class fuses knowledge from current digital techniques with historical type and equipment\, placing participants at the intersection of past and present. \nParticipants will learn some type history while getting their hands dirty through printing with the historical equipment in the NERAM collection. \nVENUE  | Museum of Printing \nDATE | Saturday May 3 \nTIME | 10am -1pm \nCOST | $70 \nAll materials supplied. \nMax 10 participants \n\n\nAbout the presenter: Wayne Thompson is a type designer and began Australian Type Foundry in 2001. He has a Masters degree in Typeface Design (MResTD) from the University of Reading\, UK\, the world’s most highly regarded type design program. Wayne has been serving as a board member of ATypI.org. since 2023. \n  \nTerms and Conditions \n\nAll bookings for events\, art classes and workshops require payment in full at the time of booking\nPlease book by Tuesday 29th April. Please be aware that once bookings close\, we are unable to offer a refund\nIf the class does not proceed\, you will be refunded any cash amount\nNERAM events have a limited capacity and use a ticketing system. Bookings are essential\n\nImage Credit: Wayne Thompson\, Cedric colorfont.
URL:https://neram.dev.nucleoserver.com/event/chromatic-wood-type-printing/
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SUMMARY:Ink & Drink with The Moveable Type Studio @ Wimbles Wayzgoose 2025
DESCRIPTION:Date: Saturday\, 3rd May\nTime: 3:00 PM – 6:00 PM AEST\nLocation: MoP Black Gully \nJoin Moveable Type Studio’s Pop-Up Press at Wimbles Wayzgoose for Ink & Drink—a one-off twist on our Letterpress & Lasers workshop. \nHoused in a fully decked-out tradies trailer\, the MTS Pop-Up Press brings hands-on letterpress action anywhere—from festivals to libraries to community events. \nIt’s relaxed\, it’s creative\, and it’s your chance to get inky without the structure of a formal workshop. \nWhat’s in Store? \n\nExplore letterpress printing in combined with  laser engraved plates\nGet up close and personal with historic stereotypes from the Museum of Printing collection\nInteractive Demonstrations and walk away with your own custom letterpress print\n\nAnd while we’re definitely focusing on inking\, there’s always room for a cold beer on a Saturday evening. \nWhether you’re an artist\, designer\, or just curious to get your hands dirty with real printmaking\, this is your chance. \n🔥 Spots are limited—book now and get amongst it! 🔥
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SUMMARY:Wimble's Wayzgoose Dinner
DESCRIPTION:Kick on after the Print Swap on Saturday night with a casual dinner at the Six Counties Restaurant. Enjoy a delicious alternate drop in true Six Counties style and continue the spirit of the event into the night. Drinks are available to purchase throughout the evening. \nSaturday May 3  @ 7.30pm \nMENU \nStarters: \nBread and Butter on tables \nMains Alternate Course: \n\nCrispy Skin Salmon fillet with cauliflower mash\, sweet potato crisp\, grilled\n\nasparagus & bacon crumble. \n\nSlow cooked rump steak grilled with kimchi butter\, garlic cream potato\n\ngalette\, dijon buttered beans. \nBookings Essential \nCOST : $35.00 per guest \nIf you have any special dietary needs please email foh@neram.dev.nucleoserver.com \n 
URL:https://neram.dev.nucleoserver.com/event/wimbles-wayzgoose-dinner/
CATEGORIES:Event
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20250509T180000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20250509T200000
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SUMMARY:Opening Night
DESCRIPTION:Join us for the opening of two new exhibitions. \n  \nOutside our doors | Ascent GROUP exhibition \nMovers and Shakers | Celebrating Art Deco \n\n \nImage credit:  ASCENT Group works\, 2025.
URL:https://neram.dev.nucleoserver.com/event/opening-night-5/
CATEGORIES:Event,Exhibitions
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SUMMARY:Assemblage & Diorama Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Inspired by Bridie McKelvey’s latest exhibition “Halfway Home” join NERAM’s Culture Club member Kim Carruthers for an afternoon of whimsical delight and create your very own diorama or assemblage from a combination of your own treasured little trinkets and from Kim’s own stash of paper\, cardboard\, beads\, metallic thread\, banksia pods & washi tape goodies\, all displayed in a black wooden frame. \nCome along and enjoy a glass of wine with an afternoon of creativity\, bring a friend! Participants are encouraged to bring their own bits and pieces to use\, along with their imagination. \nAll materials are supplied including the black wooden frame\, a glass of wine and nibbles. If you prefer to bring your own biscuit tin (as seen in Bridie’s exhibition) for the diorama\, please select the *BYO frame option in the booking link. \nBookings close on Tuesday 27th May\, book early places are limited! \nFor 18yrs + \nDATE | Saturday 31st May \nTIME | 2pm-4pm \nVENUE | Mazda Gallery NERAM \nPRICE | General Price $75.  FoN/CC member Price $70. \n*General Price BYO Box Frame $65. *FoN/CC member Price BYO Box Frame $60. \n  \n\n\nImage credit: Example of diorama assemblage by Kim Carruthers.
URL:https://neram.dev.nucleoserver.com/event/assemblage-diorama-workshop/
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