Cold Press Workshop

Join us for a hands-on introduction to the cool side of the Fire Press Library process with Minneapolis artist, Brighton McCormick. The Cold Press Workshop uses ink stamps to produce beautiful hand-printed postcards, art prints, and seed packets. We’ll supply native plant seeds free of charge, enabling you to pair your artwork with tangible reminders of local biodiversity. Learn traditional stamping techniques, explore the FPL’s collections, and connect with other nature enthusiasts.

About Fire Press Library

Fire Press Library (FPL) is an ever growing collection of cast metal brands that use heat to stamp 2D images on objects and surfaces. When heated and pressed to wood or leather the brand burns a permanent image onto the surface. Through this process a set of ink stamps are also created allowing for traditional printmaking as well. The collection is an archive of sculptural printmaking from a wide range of artists that is shared with the public through workshops and events.

It begins with a 2D design which is then used to create a pattern to fabricate a cast metal stamp of the image. Once the brand is fabricated it is added to the library and is then shared with workshop participants. Participants are invited to submit a design to be considered for the library and the cycle begins again. Learn More: brightonmccormick.com/firepresslibrary

Host or Publisher Mississippi Watershed Management Organization