Kyle Durrie, of Power and Light Press, will be bringing her mobile type-truck to The Firecracker Press on Feb 28th. She’ll be cruising in from Alabama so please come on down, make some posters, and show her a warm StL welcome.
Kyle’s been traveling the country spreading the “good word” about printing and letterpress. We’re tickled to be considered a stop on her trip and plan to make a collaborative poster the night of her visit. What’s better than a mobile printing studio?.. I knew you couldn’t think of anything.
More info soon!

Read more... | Published: 01/11/12

As 2012 approaches the folks at The Firecracker Press realize we have so much for which to be thankful. The last year has been amazing in more ways than one and we have our friends, families, and community to thank the most for our good fortune. A few of the highlights…

- In March St. Louis hosted the Southern Graphics Conference and welcomed thousands of printmakers from all over the world. The shops and artists on Cherokee Street had the honor of being a highlight on many conference goers schedules and we’re still talking about

Read more... | Published: 12/31/11

The Firecracker Press will host four (4), weekend performances of Samuel Beckett’s, “Krapp’s Last Tape” Dec. 9-10 and 16-17 at 7pm. LIVE theater in the printshop!

Samuel Beckett (1906-1989), an Irishman, was awarded the Nobel Prize in Literature in 1969. He is considered by many the 20th Century’s greatest dramatist.

KRAPP’S LAST TAPE, a 1-man Beckett classic, is said to be as near an autobiography as Beckett wrote. In it, the 69-yr-old Krapp listens to a tape of himself at 39, comments, then records a new tape reviewing the events of the last year.

Per Beckett: “I

Read more... | Published: 12/06/11

Kelsey 5×8 tabletop letterpress w/new rollers, a can of ink, and an antique galley cabinet to put it on. This press is print-ready! Take it home and put it to work the same day.

The sale of the press will be done silent auction style. There will be a minimum opening bid (TBD) and the winner must be present with cash in-hand (no check or CC) to claim the prize. All other items in the sale will be priced as marked.

Stop by on SATURDAY, NOV. 5th from 11am-5pm to place a bid

Read more... | Published: 10/28/11

Neighborhood’s Fourth Annual Print Sale Showcases Local Artists and Businesses

St. Louis, MO. (October 2011) – Cherokee Print League, a vital contributor to the blossoming art scene in the South City/South Grand area, has announced plans for its fourth annual holiday print sale. The print sale showcases local artists and businesses whose work is print-related including printmaking, letterpress, screen printing, and printed fabrics. The sale is Saturday, December 3rd, 10:00AM – 7:00PM and provides holiday shoppers with creative ways to complete their shopping lists. Some of the unique activities planned at the numerous print shops and galleries along Cherokee Street

Read more... | Published: 10/22/11