Small Press: Independent Comics & Self Publishing

24th till the 28th October, 11am till 5pm. Winchester School of Art, Winchester, SO23 8DL

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The cabinet displays.

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The Friday talks... Gareth Brookes: https://twitter.com/brookes_gareth Gareth A Hopkins: https://twitter.com/grthink

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The Thursday talks.. Samuel C Williams: https://twitter.com/samuelcwilliams Of Good Comics: https://twitter.com/Good_Comics Laydeez Do Comics: https://twitter.com/Laydeezdocomics Rachael Ball: https://twitter.com/rachaelcartoons Wallis Eates: https://twitter.com/WallisEates

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Here's an example of Alkbazz's screen printed books (from France). For his more intense stuff see his Deviantart: http://tinyurl.com/jyvwmc6

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As well as our gathering of UK small pressers, we were also originally to be joined by a collective creators from Sweden. Sadly, they had to pull out but will still have a presence through the display of their publications. C'est Bon Kulture: http://cbkcomics.com/ Mattias Elftorp: http://www.elftorp.com/ Tusen Serier: http://cbkcomics.com/product-category/affiliate-publishers/tusen-serier/ Wormgod: http://www.wormgod.net/

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As well as our selection of present creators (stall holders, talk givers or workshop holders). We’re also featuring an exhibition of work from our open call to the small press community. This has seen a variety of exciting submissions. Here are examples of work by the Japanese artist HASE (“Maybe It Come To Light” and “Untitled”). Website: http://hase1178.blogspot.co.uk/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/HASE-216718115349537/

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As well as our selection of present creators (stall holders, talk givers or workshop holders). We’re also featuring an exhibition of work from our open call to the small press community. This has seen a variety of exciting submissions. Here’s an example of work by Paul Ashley Brown, more specifically his “Sum Yo-Yo Stuff Buks”; hand-made sketch books he’s produced for zine fairs, featuring hand drawn and coloured contents. Website: http://www.paulashleybrown.co.uk/

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As well as our selection of present creators (stall holders, talk givers or workshop holders). We’re also featuring an exhibition of work from our open call to the small press community. This has seen a variety of exciting submissions. Here’s the work of Polish artist Łukasz Kowalczuk. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/nienawidzeludzi666/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/LukKow83

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As well as our selection of present creators (stall holders, talk givers or workshop holders). We’re also featuring an exhibition of work from our open call to the small press community. This has seen a variety of exciting submissions. Here (pictured) is a publication called “Art Statement”. The creator is Bettina Fung (Chinese name: Fung Wan Shan), a visual artist / maker of things, based in London, UK. Website: http://www.bettinafung.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BettinaFWS/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/BettinaFWS

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Current Event Schedule

"Small Press : Independent Comics and Self Publishing" Winchester Gallery, Winchester School of Art

24th - 28th October 2016 – 11.00am – 17.00pm

Monday - 24th October – 12.00am – 17.00pm Exhibition : Alternative Press - Dimitri Pieri – Co curating an exhibition within the gallery space with student and outside submissions. [Exhibited work continues till Friday 28th – some entering the Nov 4th exhibition] Stalls with work by : Alternative Press

Exhibition : Gareth Brookes – exhibiting work from critically celebrated The Black Project (linocut and needlework comic panels). [Exhibited work continues till Friday 28th] Stalls with work by : Gareth Brookes

Tuesday - 25th October – 11.00am – 17.00pm Talk: 11 -12am Brigid Deacon Lecture Theatre A Activities: Winchester School of Art Comic Club http://wsa-comic-club.tumblr.com/

Wednesday - 26th October – 11.00am – 17.00pm Talk: 10 - 12am Dilraj Mann Activities: Winchester School of Art Comic Club http://wsa-comic-club.tumblr.com/

Thursday - 27th October – 11.00am – 17.00pm Symposium : Laydeez-Do-Comics – Open discussion about female autobiographical work Talk : Samuel C. Williams –  "Exploring An Idea On Page" Stalls with work by : Laydeez Do Comics, Samuel C. Williams, Good Comics

Friday - 28th October – 11.00am – 17.00pm Talk : Gareth Brookes – talk on the process after someone has produced a comic Talk: Gareth Hopkins – talk on putting together a successful Kickstarter for your comic Activity : Dirty Rotten Comics – “6 minute comics” workshop Stalls with work by : Dirty Rotten Comics, Danny Noble, Olivia Sullivan, Alternative Press, Gareth Brookes, Henry & Stanley Miller, Gareth Hopkins

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Illustration: Gareth Brookes' The Black Project tells the tale of doll making delirium

Do you remember how hard it was to keep girl/boyfriends a secret from the family; how many elusive trips to the cinema with your best friend had to be made or those two long hours spent walking the dog? Imagine how much harder it would then be if they were girlfriends not of the living, breathing type, but hand crafted and made from papier maché, balloons and string. Might be a bit awkward. But this is the case for Richard, the main character in Illustrator Gareth Brookes' award-winning graphic novel _The Black Project_ which sees us stumbling down a trail of obsession right into the heart of 1990s British suburbia. Reality slips and friendships and family relationships are brushed aside for his all-consuming passion for girl-creating.