Nick noelke, a print maker at the firecracker press, runs fresh maps off a printing press on friday, june 8, 2018, for st. The firecracker press is a design studio, letterpress printshop and retail store rolled into one. Louis, mo 63118 3147767271 hours monday appointment only tuesday friday. Firecracker brings pizza and beer together like never before. All events located at central print in old north, st. The firecracker press 2838 cherokee street 63118, 314 7767271. The firecracker press 2838 cherokee st, saint louis, mo 63118 artist art productions 2643 cherokee st, saint louis, mo 63118. The firecracker press 2838 cherokee st saint louis, mo. We use old printing presses and new thinking to make. Check out the upcoming event and concert calendar for firecracker press along with detailed artist, ticket and venue information including photos, videos, bios, and address. The firecracker press 2838 cherokee st saint louis mo 63118. Firecracker was a finalist in each of the four categories it entered, winning best new product in the paper love category. The firecracker press printmaking opened shop in february of 2002 as st.
Eric woods, owner of firecracker press, said his particular interest is in the last five centuries or so of printing history. Author bob mullen illustrates a point in his talk on st. Louis producer jim kirchherr visits the firecracker pressa tiny print shop in south city that uses 70yearold printing presses. The firecracker press opened shop in february of 2002 as a graphic design studio and.
Firecracker press fashions new map to help shoppers find. Firecracker press opens second location in old north st. Louis, you see all the time whether you know its firecracker or not. Its a scent best described as oddly familiar, even if its your first encounter with the traditional designtopress operation at firecracker press on west cherokee street in. The murals for saturdays bus painting were designed by the firecracker press, and include bright colors and visual elements that celebrate the gateway archs history, significance and impact to the st. Louis art museum demo firecracker press was invited. Local letter press firecracker press is developing an unusual way to use the childrens building blocks as raw firecracker press finds use for legos beyond stacking st. Interactive print to pixels exhibit at central library. Louis, and at the cherokee street studios of the firecracker press. All events located at the cherokee street studios of the firecracker press and at central print in old north, st. We arrived rather late in the day, but it was evident the event had been a huge, huge success not least because of the 70degree weather. Handprinted, fine art letterpress posters printed in st. Having grown up in the area, i went to the main art.
Louis in the national stationery show nss in new york city. This pocketsized kit includes a letterpress map of st. See more ideas about firecracker, hand carved and prints. We use old printing presses and new thinking to make posters, invitations, books, fine art, advertising, and more. Its the basis of mass communication throughout history, and the firecracker press brings a little history into modern day printing technology. We are thinkers and makers, those of contemplation and action. All nhl logos and marks and nhl team logos and marks as well as all other proprietary materials depicted herein are the property of the nhl and.
Artisanamerican style pies and over 60 beer taps in st. Louis has a nice tradition of bringing several art shows to town around the end of summer, usually on the same or consecutive weekends in september taking place in different parts of town. Firecracker press is just as hot as its pyrotechnic namesake. The kids were great and the parents could have been better but i had a blast. Louis shop trail is a creative collaboration between the firecracker press and union studio. Eric was interviewed by the postdispatch and well have a video up on the pd website soon. Check out the event calendar for firecracker press in st. Last saturday my husband bob gave a powerpoint presentation at firecracker press. A yearlong celebration commemorating the 10 year anniversary at the firecracker press in st. Welcome to the firecracker press, a letterpress design studio in st. The firecracker press is a graphic design studio and letterpress printshop thats unique in many ways. Love the retro feel of this gateway arch poster from firecracker press louis arch print by eric woods of firecracker press, a very cool st. Firecracker press even uses 100percent cotton paper, which is specially made in st.
Like traditional paper, the material can handle the repeated pressing of an inked, raised surface, which gives letterpress printing its unique look and feel. Our programs are focused on printmaking as a means for selfexpression and in the new year we will be hosting programming in the printery book arts lab in collaboration with the saint louis mercantile library at umsl. Firecracker press finds use for legos beyond stacking st. Firecracker press was invited to give print making demos during the nocturne of printmaking show at the museum. Firecracker press slu special collections currents. Golden gems 3156 cherokee street 63118, 314 6047587. Event details updated often so check back for the latest.
Design sponge online firecracker press shout out to st. Stl print week 3 an annual event dedicated to celebrating the art and industry of printing. Louis shop trail is a guide and passport highlighting locally owned shops in st. The firecracker press is a letterpress design studio well known for its vibrant, bold and fun designs, and for combining. Louis, along with artist, ticket and venue information, photos, videos, and address. The company, which uses several vintage and antique presses to create the signature look of its products, recently represented st. Firecracker press 2838 cherokee st, saint louis, mo 63118. Louis letterpress shop known for its iconic concert and event posters has added a second storefront in the recently renovated crown square district of old north st. The exhibition, which filled the great hall from march through june, celebrated print communications and featured artifacts ranging from an ancient hieroglyphic scroll to a 3d printer. Jan 11, 2012 posters hand carved and printed by the firecracker press, st. In this episode of your library podcast, we talk to firecracker press founder eric woods about his residency at central library as part of the print to pixels exhibition this spring. Louis blues 2019 stanley cup champions 12player premium 20x24 poster saint louis blues hockey posters from st.
The firecracker press, 2838 cherokee street, st louis, missouri 63118. Central print is expanding book arts programming in 2020. Last year the boys and i headed way out west to the wetlands for kids day at the august a. Posts about firecracker press written by mom22kids. Firecracker press proprietor eric woods adjusts type in a letterpress poster on the vandercook. Ursula bamnolker for our sixth design evening, we gathered at the firecracker press for a delightful tour, shmoozing and treats from black bear bakery and libations from amalgamated brewing company, a local brewery. Cherokee galleries, in st louis, mo st louis, missouri. One of the establishments that should definitely be on your route is firecracker press, a graphic design studioletterpress print shop that does really distinctive design work that, if youre in st. Louis shop trail, a guide list aimed at helping increase foot traffic to. The first thing you notice walking into firecracker press is the smell rubber ink and thick paper, wood and more ink. We combine antique printing technology with contemporary thinking to design and produce advertising and promotion campaigns, event posters, and limited edition products for clients large and small. We specialize in stationery, sketchbooks, custom printing, business cards, and wedding invitations.