tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33971027243898029742024-03-14T06:10:13.145-07:00Modusfor letterpress enthusiasts and creative thinkersManna Wescotthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16336668261490041665noreply@blogger.comBlogger62125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3397102724389802974.post-89047593393208714112011-12-07T17:40:00.001-08:002011-12-08T11:27:02.706-08:00The Artist<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Earlier this week I had the opportunity to see <a href="http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1655442/" target="_blank"><i>The Artist</i></a> as a sneak preview. Knowing little (well, nothing, really) about the storyline, I was surprised to discover that the movie was created as a silent film. Initially, I was skeptical of whether it would hold my attention for 100 minutes but by the third scene, I was totally captivated! <br />
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Set in 1920s Hollywood, <a href="http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1655442/" target="_blank"><i>The Artist</i></a> tells a story of two charismatic movie stars. George Valentin, a prolific silent film star, struggles with adapting to the world of talking pictures. Peppy Miller, a young and energetic aspiring actress, is destined for talkie stardom. The two serendipitously cross paths and develop a relationship that bridges the generational divide.<br />
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Beyond the unique storyline, endearing characters, and feel-good ending, I liked that this film was set in a time when my beloved 1913 letterpress also existed. It confirmed for me that truly great concepts are timeless. <br />
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Director: Michel Hazanavicius<br />
Stars: Jean Dujardin, Bérénice Bejo and John GoodmanManna Wescotthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16336668261490041665noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3397102724389802974.post-41972991867103375482011-05-26T21:28:00.000-07:002011-12-07T17:09:58.467-08:00Sir Ken Robinson: Schools Kill CreativityEven though it was long, long ago, I still have vivid memories of art class in elementary school. I remember the chalky smell of those puck-sized tempera tablets and labouring to grip those giant, red handled brushes.<br />
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Like little robots we'd all paint pictures of puffy green trees set against a pale blue sky, with a rainbow falling behind two intersecting hills. You know the picture I'm talking about.<br />
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Even though our ever nurturing teacher praised us endlessly for what good little artists we were, when I brought my artwork home, it made my mom cry. She cried not because my painting was just <i>that</i> good (which is what I thought at the time) but because she knew it was the beginning of the end of my free imagination.<br />
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In this poignant and funny 2006 TED talk, Sir Ken Robinson makes the case for a radical shift from standardized schools to personalized learning — creating conditions where kids' natural talents can flourish.<br />
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The first workshop for 2011 is scheduled for Sunday, January 23. Please visit the <a href="http://www.moduspress.com/workshops" target="_blank">Modus Paperie & Press</a> website for information on how to register.Manna Wescotthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16336668261490041665noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3397102724389802974.post-41989502888597996262010-11-19T10:53:00.000-08:002011-12-07T18:23:05.371-08:00Echo Park PaperI may have mentioned in the past that I am a shameless sucker for packaging and gift wrapping is certainly no exception. Not only does <a href="http://www.echoparkpaper.com/" target="_blank">Echo Park Paper</a> have ridiculously cute designs, they've taken it one step further and created themed collections complete with stickers and tags so you can wrap like a pro. (Or in my case, hoard it like we're running out of trees!)<br />
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During the workshop you'll create a set of 12 greeting cards with your very own hand-set credit on the back. How you use them is up to you – mail them out to your friends and family or package them up into sets and give them as gifts! <br />
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These workshops have been filling up fast so to avoid disappointment, please visit the <a href="http://www.moduspress.com/workshops" target="_blank">Modus website</a> today for information on how to guarantee your spot!Manna Wescotthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16336668261490041665noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3397102724389802974.post-4501145133530780892010-10-28T23:15:00.000-07:002010-10-28T23:23:36.107-07:00Ellen's Frightened Writer!Recently, <a href="http://ellen.warnerbros.com/videos/?autoplay=true&mediaKey=e6c4d773-3465-4dc2-89e8-d171ea0b417b" target="_blank">Ellen</a> sent her writer, Amy, through a scary Hallowe'en maze at Universal Studios Hollywood. This is seriously one of the funniest videos I've ever seen! Thanks for making us laugh, Ellen!<br />
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The Scholarship is awarded annually to two students, or student groups, who demonstrate the use of design thinking to benefit their community and effectively communicate a message, affect action and promote change. Invited to apply are students as individuals or in groups who are currently enrolled in an accredited design program or have graduated within the past year from a post-secondary institution within British Columbia.<br />
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Deadline for application: November 8, 2010<br />
For more information, visit the <a href="http://bc.gdc.net/JRCSD/" target="_blank">GDC/BC</a> website.Manna Wescotthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16336668261490041665noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3397102724389802974.post-81670056882270627042010-10-21T13:20:00.000-07:002010-10-21T13:22:08.752-07:00Fall in VancouverWith a little pout, I acknowledge the onset of fall.<br />
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Here's a short photo essay on my experience as a Mighty Mouse surgeon. <br />
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<span style="font-style: italic;">My Apple Mighty Mouse about to have an operation.</span><br />
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<span style="font-style: italic;">The mouse on its back in preparation for surgery. </span><br />
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<span style="font-style: italic;">With a thin instrument, I carefully pried off </span><span style="font-style: italic;">the outer ring</span><span style="font-style: italic;">. The ring was glued down so I had to gently wiggle it loose in order to remove it without breaking the plastic. </span><span style="font-style: italic;">(If you choose to use a knife like I did, please wear protective gloves and be very careful!) </span><br />
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<span style="font-style: italic;">This is what it looked like with the outer ring removed. </span><br />
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<span style="font-style: italic;">The next step was to remove the inner grey ring. It wasn't attached with glue so it was much easier to lift off – shown here</span><span style="font-style: italic;">. (In hindsight, I'm not entirely sure this step was necessary.) </span><br />
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<span style="font-style: italic;">Once the grey ring was off, I gently pried up the bottom of the mouse at the end where the cord feeds in. There was a hinge mechanism on the other end, so once the cord end was free, I unhinged the other end with a little squeeze and a wiggle.</span><br />
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<span style="font-style: italic;">Once that was done, it looked like this. There were a couple of thin electronic pieces that connected the top and bottom of the mouse – I left those connected and was very careful not to damage them.</span><br />
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<span style="font-style: italic;">Inside, there was this little black box with three little screws that I carefully removed. </span><br />
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<span style="font-style: italic;">The contents of the little black box looked like this. Once it was open, I could clearly see the problem – check out all those dust particles – eew!</span><br />
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<span style="font-style: italic;">I noted the shape of the white plastic piece, knowing it would be key to putting the roller-ball mechanism back together again.</span><br />
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<span style="font-style: italic;">After I had very gently removed the white plastic piece, this is what it looked like. All the little pieces inside were free so I had to be careful not to lose any. (When you do this, if any of the pieces fall out, you can use this photo as a reference for putting it back together again.)</span><br />
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<span style="font-style: italic;">With the little grey ball out, this is what I was left with. Can you see the four tiny black and white pieces with the dust particles stuck to them? One-by-one I removed and cleaned each of them with a damp cloth, and while I was at it, I also cleaned out any other particles from the inside of the mouse. After everything was dust free again, I put everything back together by simply repeating the steps in reverse. To make it easier to clean in the future, I decided against gluing the rings back on and opted to tape the rings in place </span><span style="font-style: italic;">instead</span><span style="font-style: italic;">. </span><br />
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I hope this inspires you to explore the insides of your own malfunctioning electronics instead of feeling like you must resign them to the landfill. With nothing to loose, you might as well go for it, right?!<br />
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NOTE: Please be sure to exercise caution by wearing protective gloves and glasses and heed all (if any) warnings noted on the casings. <br />
<span style="font-style: italic;"></span><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgRcAH7S-9eN1X7gT-MQC8HgksQuDcW6dq0dQtDSXaGp2N-Ct-W-4ec6HuD01sl0ojQ-pRLlhEZeo_hQbtg2jUH8UVgdLzuOgTZMzYRpXFi0GleelXag1_LYL9hyxsMVPmPuXxvPh2GaG0/s1600/IMG_2838.jpg"></a><span style="font-style: italic;"></span>Manna Wescotthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16336668261490041665noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3397102724389802974.post-21787481531916056032010-09-23T10:05:00.000-07:002010-10-26T09:46:17.094-07:00Letterpress Enthusiasts from the North EastIn the September workshop we hosted Melissa of <a href="http://www.weddingobsession.com/" target="_blank">Wedding Obsession</a> and her friend Ashley who came all the way from Edmonton just to learn letterpress! They exercised great patience in hand-setting their bugs and locked up like experts in one shot. The plate printing went as smoothly as we could have hoped – registration adjustment, roller alignment, rail balancing and voilà – perfection! Now Melissa and Ashley can say they've learned the basics (and a few intricacies) of letterpress in theory and practice.<br />
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<span style="font-style: italic;">Hand-set type – Helvetica & Murray Hill – all locked up.</span><br />
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<span style="font-style: italic;">Perfect impression.</span><br />
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<span style="font-style: italic;">A cheerful cardinal.</span><br />
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<span style="font-style: italic;">Ashley & Melissa showing off the fruits of their efforts!</span>Manna Wescotthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16336668261490041665noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3397102724389802974.post-71871932734993226752010-07-31T10:42:00.000-07:002010-10-08T10:21:51.071-07:00Fall WorkshopsA little update on the fall 2010 workshop schedule at <a href="http://www.moduspress.com" "target="_blank">Modus Paperie & Press</a>:<br />
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AUGUST: Summer Hiatus<br />
SEP 18th: Sorry - Class Full!<br />
OCT 16th: Now Booking<br />
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The fall sessions are filling up quickly so to avoid disappointment, please <a href="http://moduspress.com/workshops.html" "target="_blank">book</a> early!Manna Wescotthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16336668261490041665noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3397102724389802974.post-3869652527140142372010-07-30T16:41:00.000-07:002010-10-08T10:21:26.857-07:00Shop Direct!In addition to our exciting news on July 28th about our products being carried by <a href="http://www.favouritegifts.ca/" "target="_blank">Favourite</a> gift boutique, we are also happy to announce, you can now make secure online purchases directly through <a href="http://moduspress.com/shop.html" "target="_blank">our website</a>. We are continually adding to our collection so please check back often for hot-off-the-press items!Manna Wescotthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16336668261490041665noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3397102724389802974.post-1738318228870082852010-07-28T11:08:00.000-07:002010-10-08T10:20:42.338-07:00Find us at Favourite!You can now pick up all your favourite <a href="http://www.moduspress.com/%20" target="_blank">Modus</a> greetings, gift tags and limited edition prints at <a href="http://www.favouritegifts.ca/" target="_blank">Favourite</a> gift boutique in the Lonsdale Quay! Favourite is a delicious little shop and the <a href="http://www.lonsdalequay.com/" target="_blank">Lonsdale Quay Market</a> is as vibrant as ever. If you don't live on the North Shore, don't fret, it's easy to get there! Just make your way to the <a href="http://tripplanning.translink.ca/hiwire?.a=iScheduleLookupSearch&LineName=998&LineAbbr=998" target="_blank">Seabus</a> terminal, enjoy the crossing... hop off on the other side, and you're there!<br />
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</a><span style="font-style: italic;">Favourite is located on the second level. It's just at the top of the stairs and overlooks the bustling market.</span><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgVYVwFzCJ9y5KL_JPtUx2u7ZC3AVLc0wtIvxMu2cF9w0xrRn1kJunwjh2KiFLe7k55i-pY0H9qoB3bmiNfzq30mbt8FJv1wciuoFWq3breWL1rsWEi9gvoQ3-Ivk1VB2vHqZLD3uldui4/s1600/072710_favourite.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><br />
</a>Manna Wescotthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16336668261490041665noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3397102724389802974.post-15269250259731694962010-04-26T21:47:00.000-07:002010-04-26T22:09:54.780-07:00The Fun Continues...This weekend marked the 3rd installation of our Introduction to Letterpress workshop at the Modus studio. This time around we added to our barrel full of sock monkeys and transformed our California poppies into a beautiful rich red variety with crisp black stems. Oooooh-ahhhhh. And as promised, I remembered my camera this time!<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEheE-XBD6YsvBr1w1YNXl0MPx0oxm8VVaGKJtcRQEamBqzSBfdxFUGQiZfOJ2hpYEyfWAuiKnSVo_1s70OQtOfS4Ko3mmavHVrz_kPUKgEZN8LBUt1QzX2rZpPKk-z8jC9WdXwWFPpMA6w/s1600/IMG_8638.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEheE-XBD6YsvBr1w1YNXl0MPx0oxm8VVaGKJtcRQEamBqzSBfdxFUGQiZfOJ2hpYEyfWAuiKnSVo_1s70OQtOfS4Ko3mmavHVrz_kPUKgEZN8LBUt1QzX2rZpPKk-z8jC9WdXwWFPpMA6w/s400/IMG_8638.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5464675352898876386" border="0" /></a><br /><span style="font-style: italic;">Who doesn't love printing sock monkeys!?</span><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEipYnIZfkggutnhbN80zYehZF_SD8B7u0NGSmPfYeQd-w606swOblCTmGvtDkIqX22UbCqbnYToqPvkRtxi1dk72W1DJl7gr2ZXs1CttnahAd7XGkJigT8pfeG2qKTfWeL_mZkWf-Wh7vg/s1600/IMG_8643.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEipYnIZfkggutnhbN80zYehZF_SD8B7u0NGSmPfYeQd-w606swOblCTmGvtDkIqX22UbCqbnYToqPvkRtxi1dk72W1DJl7gr2ZXs1CttnahAd7XGkJigT8pfeG2qKTfWeL_mZkWf-Wh7vg/s400/IMG_8643.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5464677169516664386" border="0" /></a><br /><span style="font-style: italic;">Monkey plate.</span><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg2E_mlCQ_XveWWREzkafiK1HN3cwfKsvtu8nxmWYAa2CwPi-E61zDmqwaOIbHbEQwvz94n-GsbjYaXRlb5TN6mDujhNluAfNt5nliQzVLRsqySaAc-ZEJJF6PeU3hw9LXPKmh1XCzqqyQ/s1600/IMG_8654.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg2E_mlCQ_XveWWREzkafiK1HN3cwfKsvtu8nxmWYAa2CwPi-E61zDmqwaOIbHbEQwvz94n-GsbjYaXRlb5TN6mDujhNluAfNt5nliQzVLRsqySaAc-ZEJJF6PeU3hw9LXPKmh1XCzqqyQ/s400/IMG_8654.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5464677471265313650" border="0" /></a><br /><span style="font-style: italic;">Printing poppies.</span><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhfZdh2DoHPtNddhvF4VLBLm9qiEy82-Yka79vSiAkYHnnVxhnjOchSd-NYp0bLnIYwcYLqKeCDMJYUgDuaHzNG6Qj4k9H3mH-ZQvrQn1ULKTaGqQA2YT15VrXE5A5DV5pgMtxnqPI-fqE/s1600/IMG_8663.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhfZdh2DoHPtNddhvF4VLBLm9qiEy82-Yka79vSiAkYHnnVxhnjOchSd-NYp0bLnIYwcYLqKeCDMJYUgDuaHzNG6Qj4k9H3mH-ZQvrQn1ULKTaGqQA2YT15VrXE5A5DV5pgMtxnqPI-fqE/s400/IMG_8663.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5464677687438662770" border="0" /></a><br /><span style="font-style: italic;">Locked up hand set type.</span><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgov_JLvEYSdx55cwGuHa81IlGth4knpeyT3Ww3CocsyHfGpDWt9t_gqYNq73TH1T4qSBHwTzs1QCOeFvAFHuj3Pa3FBPzm2XY-XXouLmhSVKR4jb8OORg2kAOnsqgIn5QxSO2s3yUyXds/s1600/IMG_8667.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgov_JLvEYSdx55cwGuHa81IlGth4knpeyT3Ww3CocsyHfGpDWt9t_gqYNq73TH1T4qSBHwTzs1QCOeFvAFHuj3Pa3FBPzm2XY-XXouLmhSVKR4jb8OORg2kAOnsqgIn5QxSO2s3yUyXds/s400/IMG_8667.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5464677845158614802" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhYeAamSKrNPxuPjAOXYX0fp0xGLNnIQzKIKPM8iuQaGiJHyceHQGJD1wSmwNShy5p5wH3PXMyKryQorxIWfq-OXa1i_7aSMQOSJ6O2XhMCxIJBFecVRpkm3alRbGzAt962W1QRmYtHqTE/s1600/IMG_8672.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhYeAamSKrNPxuPjAOXYX0fp0xGLNnIQzKIKPM8iuQaGiJHyceHQGJD1wSmwNShy5p5wH3PXMyKryQorxIWfq-OXa1i_7aSMQOSJ6O2XhMCxIJBFecVRpkm3alRbGzAt962W1QRmYtHqTE/s400/IMG_8672.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5464678026931274082" border="0" /></a><br /><span style="font-style: italic;">Finished product!</span>Manna Wescotthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16336668261490041665noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3397102724389802974.post-42754797866604946522010-04-23T12:38:00.000-07:002010-09-23T10:16:34.592-07:00Some Lovin' for Sock Monkey LoveI recently discovered that back in January, our work was mentioned in a Valentine's Day feature on the popular style blog <a href="http://www.platinumblondelife.com/2010/01/sweet-nothings-valentines-day-picks.html" target="_blank"">Platinum Blonde Life</a> out of New York. See our "Sock Monkey Love" up in the top left corner? Thanks for the shout-out Platinum Blonde Life!<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiEq8izShLI5u17LXeKIqQ1UuJHRa8XttMrafiJrofHsLir4KdyEI7DinqbddxAK-bqHbIq0PqyyrqUuhRwQsU5AKvGfuYYkkh7xC3E2n3BY0LNgynp5-xS1FXxg7pAUKGapjrAn6NrRcg/s1600/042310_PlatinumBlondeLife.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 283px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiEq8izShLI5u17LXeKIqQ1UuJHRa8XttMrafiJrofHsLir4KdyEI7DinqbddxAK-bqHbIq0PqyyrqUuhRwQsU5AKvGfuYYkkh7xC3E2n3BY0LNgynp5-xS1FXxg7pAUKGapjrAn6NrRcg/s400/042310_PlatinumBlondeLife.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5463421574926738498" border="0" /></a><br /><span style="font-style: italic;">Image: Platinum Blonde Life</span>Manna Wescotthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16336668261490041665noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3397102724389802974.post-17609802010834081092010-04-11T10:22:00.000-07:002010-04-14T13:21:42.952-07:00Sole MatesMy friend Illene is Queen of all things innovative. In fact, she should really be contributing to this blog on a daily basis but since she insists she is a designer <span style="font-style: italic;">not</span> a writer, I will post this for her!<br /><br />You finally found the perfect shoe to go with the perfect outfit, what more could you ask for? <a href="http://www.thesolemates.com/index.php" target="_blank"">Sole Mates!</a> – little caps that you clip on to the heels of your stilettos to save them from grass, mud, cobblestone and sidewalk cracks. Well, how about <span style="font-style: italic;">that</span>... you <span style="font-style: italic;">don't</span> have to sacrifice your favourite pair of shoes for your best friend's garden wedding!<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiMZZks1c9jRh1vdJtBva6bfRsWcxRgRIxFajeJ5Qk6Uar5bQwLadCgyS2rOm-gl295ig_UECEac5lbpRUmdWLGDmMHSIiE7FNMcPK6OO3XKX_3tACjY79s6i9D6fj2zQSgwmG3dLcFhG4/s1600/041410_SoleMates.jpg"><img style="float: left; margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; cursor: pointer; width: 326px; height: 237px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiMZZks1c9jRh1vdJtBva6bfRsWcxRgRIxFajeJ5Qk6Uar5bQwLadCgyS2rOm-gl295ig_UECEac5lbpRUmdWLGDmMHSIiE7FNMcPK6OO3XKX_3tACjY79s6i9D6fj2zQSgwmG3dLcFhG4/s400/041410_SoleMates.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5460045977700865874" border="0" /></a>Manna Wescotthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16336668261490041665noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3397102724389802974.post-8297309083088390682010-03-27T09:41:00.000-07:002010-04-14T09:57:14.861-07:00Upcoming Letterpress WorkshopsI'm happy to report the March workshop was another great success! This time our solo student produced a beautiful set of 12 greeting cards. The <a href="http://moduspress.com/workshops.html">next workshop</a> is coming up on April 24th and this time I'm hoping to have the foresight to bring my camera and show you all what we're up to!Manna Wescotthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16336668261490041665noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3397102724389802974.post-62185028126968914022010-02-01T11:22:00.000-08:002010-04-14T13:21:30.714-07:00Success!Yesterday we held our very first workshop at Modus Paperie & Press. When all was said and done, we sent home some beautiful turquoise business cards that were hand-set in lead type, and an adorable set of "Bee Mine" mini-broadsides perfect for spreading some Valentine's Day cheer. We certainly covered a lot of ground in a day and had loads of fun in the process but don't take my word for it, check out <a href="http://blog.lemonni.com/archives/1291" target="_blank"">Lemmonism</a>, the student's blog post on her experience with letterpress!<br /><br />If you'd like to join in the fun, visit <a href="http://moduspress.com/workshops.html">our website</a> for more information on upcoming dates and registration.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiOok0XHYAdIIMs2Sxhcj-JaIPdt4fSE0qqFWZmiexNvaAzYFCCrVl52lHB3gh5bcJcFDxYwNpovvCRAk3Gif2xBrCuM_YwgKDw4e0xv113WoPVBszPD_iQnJooA6-sptOIIVu4WvI5hbc/s1600/020110_Annie.jpg"><img style="float: left; margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; cursor: pointer; width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiOok0XHYAdIIMs2Sxhcj-JaIPdt4fSE0qqFWZmiexNvaAzYFCCrVl52lHB3gh5bcJcFDxYwNpovvCRAk3Gif2xBrCuM_YwgKDw4e0xv113WoPVBszPD_iQnJooA6-sptOIIVu4WvI5hbc/s400/020110_Annie.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5460042140185296162" border="0" /></a>Manna Wescotthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16336668261490041665noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3397102724389802974.post-17839914329725106932010-01-30T10:08:00.000-08:002010-02-01T11:39:11.752-08:00UPDATE: Letterpress Classes Scheduled for 2010JANUARY 31<br />Class size: minimum of 1, maximum of 2<br />Suggested Theme: Valentine's Day<br />Hours: 9:30 AM - 6:30 PM (with a 1-hour lunch)<br />Cost: $240 CDN (includes all materials)<br />Registration Deadline: CLOSED<p></p><p></p>MARCH 6 & 7<br />Class size: minimum of 3, maximum of 4<br />Suggested Theme: Easter<br />Hours: 9:30 AM - 3:30 PM (with a 1-hour lunch)<br />Cost: $240 CDN (includes all materials)<br />Registration Deadline: February 26th<p></p><p></p>APRIL 24 & 25<br />Class size: minimum of 3, maximum of 4<br />Suggested Theme: Mother's Day<br />Hours: 9:30 AM - 3:30 PM (with a 1-hour lunch)<br />Cost: $240 CDN (includes all materials)<br />Registration Deadline: April 16th<p></p><p>For more information or to register, email <a href="mailto:hellomodus@gmail.com">Modus Paperie & Press</a> or call 604 313 6954. Payment is due at time of registration. (Paypal, Canada Post Money Order or Cheque)</p>Manna Wescotthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16336668261490041665noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3397102724389802974.post-32813431474984548732010-01-06T23:39:00.000-08:002010-02-01T11:13:22.428-08:00Learn Letterpress!I hope everyone had a pleasant holiday, is well rested and ready to charge forth into 2010! I've never been an active participant in proclaiming New Year's resolutions but I've always felt that January is a great time for change. Rework priorities. Set new goals. Learn something new!<br /><br />In keeping with that theme, the creative minds surrounding <a href="http://www.moduspress.com/">Modus Paperie & Press</a> came up with a great idea — share our knowledge with our wide-eyed fans and offer letterpress printing workshops to all!<br /><br />In our first session, we'll follow a century-old tradition and you'll make your very own valentines on our 1913 printing press! Over the course of the 2-day workshop, you'll learn to set lead type, print from plates, mix ink, select paper and, of course, operate the press! The cost is $240 (CDN) and includes all materials. Class size is limited to 4 for optimal press time so contact us today to reserve your spot... the class will fill up fast!<br /><br />WHERE: Modus Paperie & Press<br />ADDRESS: <a href="http://maps.google.ca/maps?q=316+West+5th+Avenue,+Vancouver,+BC&oe=utf-8&client=firefox-a&ie=UTF8&gl=ca&ei=jT_aSs_TGpSOswP6tumxCQ&ved=0CA0Q8gEwAA&hq=&hnear=316+W+5th+Ave,+Vancouver,+Greater+Vancouver+Regional+District,+British+Columbia&z=16" target="_blank"">316 West 5th Avenue, Vancouver, BC</a><br />DATE: January 30 & 31, 2010<br />TIME: 9:30 AM - 3:30 PM (with a 1-hour lunch break)<br /><br />For more information or to register, email <a href="mailto:hellomodus@gmail.com">Modus Paperie & Press</a> or call 604 313 6954. Payment is due at time of registration. (Paypal, Canada Post Money Order or Cheque)Manna Wescotthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16336668261490041665noreply@blogger.com0