To celebrate its 30 anniversary, the National Print Museum (Ireland) is curating The BIG Type Festival, a special programme of events, workshops and activities.
The festival’s evening programme is supported by the After Hours at the Museum SchemeGarrison Chapel, Beggars Bush Barracks,
Haddington Road, Dublin, D04 E0C9, Ireland.
Festival highlights include:
- An in-conversation event featuring acclaimed artists Anthony Burrill and Maser, exploring typography, design and the power of print: BOOK HERE
- A half-day letterpress workshop with Anthony Burrill and graphic artist and printer Mary Plunkett: BOOK HERE
- A conversation with writer Djamel White on his acclaimed debut novel, All Them Dogs, exploring its portrayal of contemporary Dublin, the craft of fiction, and what it means to be longlisted for the 2026 Booker Prize: BOOK HERE
- An evening of talks, one by author and designer Annie Atkins on the art of creating paper props for film, drawing on her experience working on films directed by Wes Anderson, Steven Spielberg and others, and another by illustrator, designer, and best-selling author Chris Haughton, exploring the evolution of knowledge, communication, and information: BOOK HERE
- A free Community Day, featuring live printing demonstrations, calligraphy, bookbinding, papermaking and hands-on activities for all ages: READ MORE
Full programme (in Irish and English).
Bookings now open!