Feeling like a dandelion 🌼

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The move has begun!

It’s wild to try to organize a move of over 50,000lbs of equipment but it’s happening! Throughout this process, one thing that keeps popping up in my mind is the image of a dandelion with all of it’s seeds being blown away in the wind. That’s what this move feels like.

Over the last few weeks I’ve been finding homes for all of the equipment that will not fit in to our smaller digs at Bakehouse. While I thought it would be sad to see everything go, I’ve found that it has actually been incredibly moving to see everything find such loving homes and to feel each person’s excitement to bring my beloved equipment into their studios, homes, and hearts. Each piece is a seed that will land and allow it’s new owner to grow and expand their own practice.

All the while, I have somehow been able to hold on to everything that I need to keep doing the work that matters to me most: working with artists to bring their visions to life on paper. (The plant doesn’t die after the flower goes to seed.) We’ll still be offering screenprinting, letterpress, book arts, fine art printing, and papermaking at Bakehouse! We’re sorting out the logistics of how all that will work but the future is very bright and I can’t wait to share it with you.

For now, we’re focused on moving everything into the Bakehouse by the end of this month. Then it’ll take a couple of months to get everything back up and running. Here’s our timeline so far:

• August: move everything to Bakehouse and find new homes for anything that won’t be joining us in the new setup. IF YOU HAVE ANYTHING IN THE STUDIO YOU NEED TO PICK IT UP ASAP

  • August 18-22: Big moves! Volunteers needed to get everything out and safe! Submit your phone number here to be added to the whatsapp group for specific times and tasks

  • August 23: 1-5pm Last last studio sale EVERYTHING MUST GO type of energy

• September: organize and set up like crazy! Finalize and publish access protocols, membership, and keyholder residency info.

  • September 27: IS Projects 11 year anniversary! (Not sure if we’ll be able to pull anything together for this but we’ll try)

• October: continue setting up new spaces. Hopefully we’ll have papermaking set up and running by the end of the month (keep your eyes peeled for a papermaking workshop?!?!)

• November: we’ll finally have access to all of the new spaces at Bakehouse so we can finalize set up and get back to printing with you ❤️

There are still a few big items left on our studio sale page (mostly wooden flat files 😍) We also have a TON of paper that we’d love to not have to move.

There are so many thank yous to send that I think I’ll be dedicating an entire section of the next newsletter

Lots of love,
Ingrid

P.S.
If you have items at the studio or questions about the transition please see the FAQ at the end of this email.

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Disarray by Edau

$20.00

Columbus Poster

$30.00

Here’s how you can help:

🖨️ There are still some items left in our equipment sale!
Bid on gorgeous equipment that won’t be making the move but deserve good homes.
🔗 Check it out here

💛 Our GoFundMe is still open
We’ve made huge progress but we’re still raising funds for the move, transportation, and rebuilding costs.
🔗 Donate today ❤️

🛠️ We’ll be in the studio all week
Want to stop by, say hi, or help us wrap prints and pack boxes? Come through, we’d love to see you!

🎁 Portfolio Exchanges
Spare Change is ready! You can pick up your copy during the week or during any of the studio sales listed above. If you need yours shipped, please submit your address here if you need your portfolio shipped (no need to add it again if you have already added it)

📚 Help us clear inventory
Check out our online shop or come by this weekend to help us carry a lighter load into our next chapter and load up on thoughtful gifts, art supplies, and books for your very own special collection!

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FAQ

• I have prints, screens, ink, etc. at the studio! When can I pick them up?

  • Please send us an email to arrange pick up ASAP! We do not have the capacity to move other people’s things to our new location.

• What will happen to the equipment?

  • The big stuff has been posted to our equipment sale page. We’ll be posting availability of smaller items on Instagram as we pack. If there is anything you are interested in specifically let us know.

• What about supplies?

  • We’ll be selling as many art supplies as we can before we have to move. Please come by the studio for mega deals on paper, ink, leather, cards and lots of other supplies.

• Can I volunteer to help with the move?

  • Yes please! We’ll need all the help we can get! Submit your phone number here to be added to our whatsapp volunteer group where we’ll be posting needs, hours, and other ways to help.

• I’m a member, what does this mean for me?

  • You should have received a separate email with more details. Let us know if you didn’t get it.

• I have an in-progress project! What’s going to happen?

  • We’re trying to tie up all the loose ends before we pack everything up. If you have a project in progress please reach out to us asap at info@isprojectsfl.com with subject line: Project in progress.