When the Waiting Room first opened as an empty shell local photographer and pin hole enthusiast Jack Briggs-Miller jumped at at the chance to set up an experimental dark room using readlily available household chemicals where ever possible. Visit Jack at one of his regular workshops and open day events.
Graphic Designer Paul Butler is leading the charge to create a community of beginners, enthusiasts and experts to restore, use and share knowledge about our letterpress facilities, This includes a beautful Cropper Platen Press that was donated to the Waiting Room along with 1.5 tonnes of lead type.
‘Large Format’ Mike - aka Mike Polom fell in love with Big Bertha an Epson 7600 large format printer when working on This One Wall with the Creative Coop. Since then Mike has begun establishing a modern printing facility for members of the Waiting Room Hack/Maker/Library Space which also includes a A3 Laser.