Archives: Collaborative Book Projects
Details and images of previous events with PCANZ, formerly known as the Central Print Council of New Zealand.
On this page: 2013 Pompalier Garden Book; 2007 Endangered Species; 2006 13 Ways of Looking at a Blackbird
2013
Pompalier Garden Book
A collaborative project by Whanganui printmakers (tutors and students) Mary Vreede, Julia Ellery, Rita Wearn, Maria Martin-Smith, Faith McManus. Catrina Sutter and Helen Pick were Russell residents working in Pompalier House.
In December 2010, with funding from the Central Print Council, the Whanganui group travelled up to Russell with printmaking and letterpress equipment and set up a printmaking studio in a marquee in the garden of Pompalier House, a historic printery in Russell. For a few days they assisted visitors, including local people, school groups and tourists, to create drypoint prints.
The idea of a collaborative book was a response to this workshop set in the beautiful gardens of Pompalier House, with text, letterpress and prints from each of the seven participants. An edition of 38 books was completed for sale in the Pompalier gift shop. The collating and binding of the book was completed in Whanganui, thanks to the efforts of Julia Ellery and Rita Wearn, and for the binding, Diane Harries.
Photos of the bookbinding day
Marty Vreede, Rita Wearn, Julia Ellery, Diane Harries in Whanganui
2007
Summer Workshop, Whanganui, January 2007
Endangered Species
A collaborative artist book, printmaking and letterpress project.
12 New Zealand Poets interpreted by 12 New Zealand Printmakers
Contributing Artists:
Yoka van Dyk
Faith Thomas
Campbell Smith
Catherine Macdonald
Ruth Davey
Beth Charles
Marty Vreede
Julia Ellery
Janice Meadows
Heather Partel
Jay Linden
Andrew Edwards
Jacqueline Aust
Stephanie Parkyn
Virginia Jamieson
Libby Gray
Ian O’Brien
Bob Harris
Greg O’Brien
2006
Summer Workshop Whanganui, January 2006
Thirteen Ways Of Looking At A Blackbird
A collaborative artist book, printmaking and letterpress project.
A poem by Wallace Stevens interpreted by 16 CPCANZ printmakers