Vinecroft Studios
Vinecroft Studios is the 4000 square-foot toy box of wood and paper artist Fred Bivins. Purchased in 1997 the building houses Fred's various "studios." They include:
Vinecroft Press, Fred's collection of antique printing presses as well as the tools and accoutrement of the art of wood engraving. Besides printing his original cuts on note cards, Fred salvages old images by scanning them, cleaning them up in Photoshop, and having them made into copper engravings. He also prints from his collection of antique "cuts."
The Wood Shop at Vinecroft is where Fred fashions salvaged wood into bowls and other turned items.
Vinecroft Studios houses Fred's collections: Antique electric fans, typewriters, flashlights, staplers and art to name just five. There are more.
Vinecroft is also the site of celebrations with friends, the baking and breaking of bread,and a place where community develops.
