John Robinson
Printer, director of studio. John has been associated with the printing industry for 40 years, starting as an apprentice compositor with Treble Printing Co in Victoria, he has been part of the digital revolution in printing. John studied printmaking with both TAFE and University in Tasmania and has since worked as a tutor at TAFE and Technical Officer with UTAS. John has been collecting printing equipment for the past 20 years and established Moving Creature Studio in 2013.
Florence Robinson
Printer, head of social media. Florence has completed a BFA. Hons at UTAS and is currently studying teaching. Florence can often be found screen printing t-shirts for local bands and festivals, cranking a stone through the litho press or assisting with a workshop.
The Studio
Comprising a main printing room with presses and large work table and benches. A dark room for screen exposure and washout and a small wet room for graining litho stones.
Our equipment includes:
One Enjay Direct Drive 18inch press and One 24inch geared press, both are suitable for Intaglio and relief printing.
Furnival & Co Direct Lithographic press, graining sink and a small number of stones.
Hydraulic lift for moving heavy stones.
Rhodes, Flat bed cylinder - type high proofing press for relief printing.
Two book presses for either binding or printing purposes.
Four colour t-shirt carousel, various single screen printing boards, exposure unit to A2, washout trough.
Variety of screens for fabric and paper printing.
Light table, drying rack, trays for soaking paper and two inking benches.
Two retro typewriters for making zines.
A Stereo with record player and record collection.