2024-07-27 Meeting notes

2:52PM

Open

• Provisional presses are almost complete. Just one more to shellack.
• Max H. made some galley trays 
• Magnets needed- 3D printing to make, 20 to start
• Galley Trays need to be transferred to new cabinet so we can return the trays to OKC
• Paul is developing a lock system for the green type cabinet/wood type
• Chuck will teach a day class at his OKC shop, FPM to possibly to plan a trip to take his class, $250 complete cost. Possible September plans
• Challenge proof press needs a stand to be able to clear galley cabinet before use. Planning in development. 
• DMS will soon be the only 24-hour 365 letterpress studios in DFW. This is awesome for potential membership growth!!
• Max to practice lock up with new chase and run test prints through Provisional press                                                                                                                                                                                                   

 Lego Printing

 Mikael has been in development of new class. 

Lego brick block is mounted and cut (8) and ready for use. 

Need to learn the provisional press process. Once learned a few more test prints and then classes can go up

Mikael has had a lot of interest in this class from other members

Print Exchange

exchange between printmaking community. 

10-12 prints each, all proceeds go to a Collin County Large Breed dog shelter

Dark Room

Scheduling a meeting with Peter to discuss the plans and set up. 

Printmaking will built new larger drying cabinet for new dark room, will possibly be shared with digital media for drying photos/screens

Board has approved the room

Meeting Close