I have some very exciting news to share! On Monday 2nd July this place will be my new studio! My new press will be arriving and it will be craned in through a 2nd floor window. Exciting times ahead and I can't believe how lucky I am to be doing what I love. So keep your fingers crossed all goes well because I'll be squirming until my press is safely on the floor!
I've out grown my space and to be honest having some equipment in my home studio and the big presses in another place that I had to drive a 12 mile trip to was driving me nuts! I can't believe this place is just a few minutes walk from where I live and my mum use to work there in the owd days sewing slippers. We use to call it the slipper factory ;)
I couldn't even get all the space in my photo, there's six windows down each side and the sun works it way round from one end to the other which would have maximised light for the workers. Westbys Engineering Works was built in 1858. The workshop made Healds and Reeds for the many weavers mills in the town, now it will get a new lease of life!
So it will be all hands on deck Monday, literally with mop and buckets!
How very very exciting! It looks STUNNING. Can't wait to see photos of the press move, I know how you feel, I just had a floor press delivered last week and glad know one got injured!!!
ReplyDeleteDream come true! Looks like you could hold relay races in that space. Can't wait to see all of your equipment in there. Congrats!
ReplyDeleteWhat an amazing space, and a delightful history. I wish you countless hours printing and happiness ahead!
ReplyDeleteLooks AMAZING! You described it well. It's just what I had in my head! :) Go girl. xxx
ReplyDeleteThank you all so much, I feel very lucky! Aprox 1,404.00 sq ft of space, think I'll be doing a dance across the floor when the press is in safe and sound ;) x
ReplyDeleteGood luck friend!!!!
ReplyDeleteCongratulation Jacqui, you really deserve your success! xx
ReplyDeletefantastic jax! how bloomin' exciting-look at all that space!! wishing you lots of happy printing times ahead :))
ReplyDeletethank you mama to be ;o) x
DeleteLooks amazing Jax, i love all that natural light too ! Best os luck with your new studio space x
ReplyDeleteOh my gosh - it looks amazing! Old buildings make the best studios..Good luck in your new sanctuary! Karen
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WOW, WOW, WOW!!!! That's fantastic, Jax!
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WOW!!!!! That is a fab space :) How did you come across it? Is it council run? I'm thinking we need space like this in Burnley so I'm researching studio space :)
ReplyDeleteWow! That looks like a really beautiful space, and I'm sure you'll create some beautiful things there.
ReplyDeleteEmily x
aw thanks for all the encouraging comments! XXX
ReplyDeleteLynsey - No private and just asked around the locals ;)
and your right there are so many old mills that could be converted into studios. If I hear of any I'll let you know but best just to ask around, most of the ones I saw were more for doing cars in though! Just got lucky!
How exciting. Good luck with your move. Always a lot of hard work and quite stressful, but worth it in the end if you're going to a bigger and better place.
ReplyDeleteYes but at least and will be able to shut the door on all the mess and go home to a tidy house ;) Thanks Andrew!
DeleteHow absolutely amazing - and not at all jealous...not one little tot!!!!! ;-)
ReplyDeleteGood luck with the move...it reminds me of our recent piano move from a third floor flat (with no lift) to our new abode 10 miles away!!!
One minor nick - but not bad considering.
Am loving your work - have just messaged you on Facebook to ask about a bespoke place-name commission.
Houdini x
Thanks Al ;-)
DeleteThat sounds like fun, I've an image of you riding it down the street playing a tune ;-)
Thought I was mad enough going for a second floor, third floor and no lift!!!!
In a word - jealous! Good luck - and keep us all posted...
ReplyDeleteHi Chris and thanks! Will all the high and lows! Hopefully more highs!
DeleteI've a poster her rolled in a tube for you which I keep forgetting to sort out! I'm useless! ;-)
Ah wow, looks fantastic I'm made up for you x Can't wait to see all the fab work you do in your new space Well done Jax x
ReplyDeleteCheers chuck ;-) xxx
DeleteGreat space, you are a lucky lady! If you are looking for a little something to fill some of that lovely space you might want to take a peek at the Vandercook SP20 currently listed on eBay. I'am not ready for a press of this size, but when I spotted it I thought of you... Can't wait to see your studio in full flow...
ReplyDeleteThank you I do feel very lucky! ;) Yes I spotted the vandy and the price! It's actually smaller then the Farley I print on which hopefully will be joining the new space. Thanks for thinking of me, I think some friends of mine have there eye on it!
DeleteCongrats on the accidental Adana purchase! Looking forward to see what you get up to
Jax x