Christopher Barker

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I am a practicing artist, printer, designer and educator, primarily working with text through the process of letterpress. ).

About

I am a practicing artist, printer, designer and educator, primarily working with text through the process of letterpress. With 25 years experience in the print & graphics industry I have applied my knowledge, experience and passion to my own business (The Smallprint Co.).

Working in the heritage craft of letterpress print & typography I undertake commisions and run workshops for individuals and groups. I also manage a gallery space and shop as part of the Smallprint Company studio.

  • 28 years' experience
  • Joined January 2026

Languages

  • EnglishFluent

Industry experience

  • Education
  • Media & Entertainment
  • Professional Services

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Work experience· 7 roles

Despatch Operative · Transport Salaried Staffs AssociationJan 2013 – Jan 2014 · 1 yr 1 mo

Despatch operations role in Derby.

Designer, Printer, & Educator · The Smallprint Co.Jan 2013 – Present · 13 yrs 11 mos

Designer, printer and educator specializing in letterpress; runs workshops for individuals and groups; manages a gallery space and shop in the studio.

Designer, Pre-press & Production Technician · Eyetech Graphics LtdJul 2010 – Jan 2013 · 2 yrs 7 mos

Design, pre-press and production technician; managed production workflows.

Print Services Manager (Educational Technology & Reprographics) · Burton CollegeNov 2004 – Jun 2010 · 5 yrs 8 mos
Senior Printer (Lithographic printer) · University of Derby, Print DepartmentSep 2002 – Sep 2004 · 2 yrs 1 mo
Reprographics Technician · University of Derby, Print DepartmentJul 1999 – Sep 2002 · 3 yrs 3 mos
Print finisher / Platemaker · Irongate Group Ltd (Derby)Jan 1998 – Jul 1999 · 1 yr 7 mos

Education· 6

ILM Management L3 · Burton College2008 – 2010
City & Guilds 5260 Machine Printing · South Nottingham College2000 – 2003
BA (Hons) Fine Art · University of Derby1994 – 1997
Foundation in Art & Design · Rotherham College of Arts and Technology1993 – 1994

Certifications and awards

ILM Management L32008 – 2010
City & Guilds 5260 Machine Printing2000 – 2003
Hawthorne Rigby Award for student of the year2030 – 2026

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