A Night of Collage, Camaraderie, and Creative Ritual with Ron Monnier and Moveable Type Studio
Several weeks on, and the scent of ink still lingers. Held at The Paint Factory in Yeronga and hosted by Movable Type Studio, this wasn’t just a workshop. It was a gathering. A chance to slow down, make something with our hands, and connect with others through shared creativity.
Why We Do This
At Movable Type Studio, we believe in three things:
• That printmaking is a ritual—a way to reconnect with the physical world.
• That manual craft helps us recover from the overload of screens and digital noise.
• That community matters, and creativity is best when shared.
INK & DRINK brought all of this to life.
Collage as Conversation
The night began with a walk through our mobile studio—a converted shipping container filled with vintage presses, wood type, and the smell of ink. Then came Ron Monnier, who skipped the formalities and got straight to the good stuff: collage.
Ron’s style is raw and playful. He invited us to cut, paste, and rearrange the world as we saw fit. No rules, just scissors, glue, and imagination. Twenty brave folks joined in—artists, teachers, curious locals—and created surreal, funny, and strangely beautiful works. Heads where legs should be. Eyes on elbows. A joyful mess.
From Cut to Press
Behind the scenes, Ron’s collages had been turned into printing plates using laser engraving. This blend of old and new—handmade art turned into press-ready plates—let us print his designs using traditional letterpress methods.
Two presses ran side by side. One printed bold wood type that read “Go With The Flow.” The other carried Ron’s custom plate, inked and pressed with care. The results weren’t just prints—they were collaborative artefacts, each one shaped by the hands and ideas of everyone involved.
What It Means to Us
INK & DRINK is part of a bigger idea: creating events that feel personal and creative, but are also open and welcoming. Whether you’re an artist, a teacher, a parent, or just someone curious about ink and paper, there’s a place for you here.
We want to make printmaking accessible, repeatable, and meaningful—not just a technique, but a way to tell stories, build community, and keep old skills alive in new ways.
Looking Ahead
Next up, we’re heading north for our Central Queensland tour. We’ll be bringing the mobile studio to towns and communities across the region. If you’re nearby—whether you’re a school, a council, a local artist, or just someone who wants to see what it’s all about—get in touch. We’d love to meet you.
And if you’re someone who wants to collaborate, support, or help us grow this work, we’re open. Let’s build something together that’s bold, tactile, and rooted in place.
Because print still matters. And so does community.