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.…

Christopher Barker

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.…

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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.

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Skills

Experience Level

Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Designer, Printer, & Educator at The Smallprint Co.
January 1, 2013 - Present
Designer, printer and educator specializing in letterpress; runs workshops for individuals and groups; manages a gallery space and shop in the studio.
Despatch Operative at Transport Salaried Staffs Association
January 1, 2013 - January 1, 2014
Despatch operations role in Derby.
Designer, Pre-press & Production Technician at Eyetech Graphics Ltd
July 1, 2010 - January 1, 2013
Design, pre-press and production technician; managed production workflows.
Print Services Manager (Educational Technology & Reprographics) at Burton College
November 1, 2004 - June 1, 2010
Managed print services, educational technology and reprographics.
Senior Printer (Lithographic printer) at University of Derby, Print Department
September 1, 2002 - September 1, 2004
Senior lithographic printer in university print department.
Reprographics Technician at University of Derby, Print Department
July 1, 1999 - September 1, 2002
Reprographics technician in university print department.
Print finisher / Platemaker at Irongate Group Ltd (Derby)
January 1, 1998 - July 1, 1999
Print finisher and platemaker.

Education

ILM Management L3 at Burton College
September 1, 2008 - January 1, 2010
City & Guilds 5260 Machine Printing at South Nottingham College
September 1, 2000 - January 1, 2003
BA (Hons) Fine Art at University of Derby
September 1, 1994 - January 1, 1997
Foundation in Art & Design at Rotherham College of Arts and Technology
September 1, 1993 - January 1, 1994
A-Levels in Maths & Statistics and General Studies & GCSE Photography at Thomas Rotherham College
September 1, 1991 - January 1, 1993
GCSE Photography at Maltby Comprehensive School
September 1, 1986 - January 1, 1991

Qualifications

ILM Management L3
September 1, 2008 - January 1, 2010
City & Guilds 5260 Machine Printing
September 1, 2000 - January 1, 2003
Hawthorne Rigby Award for student of the year
January 11, 2030 - January 15, 2026

Industry Experience

Education, Media & Entertainment, Professional Services

Skills

Experience Level