In this instalment of our In Conversation series, Simon Frisby, co-founder of Etchr, visits Jackson’s Studio to discuss all things Etchr. Their range of products, designed with artists in mind, includes the Accordion Sketchbook and Mini Palette for painting on location. Etchr have also expanded their repertoire to include a podcast as well as online art classes, below for which you will find a code to redeem a free class.
Contents – In Conversation with Simon Frisby of Etchr
0:00 Introduction
0:22 Etchr was started with your co-founders Yan and Darren in 2017. Could you tell us how you all met and what inspired you to start Etchr Lab?
1:43 Your range features some very beautifully designed products. Could you talk about the design process behind them and your collaborations with artists and designers?
4:52 Tell us about your range of sketchbooks and how they were designed?
6:05 Could you tell us your thinking behind the Accordion Sketchbook?
6:56 What is the Story Behind the Mini Palette?
7:38 Your website features a comprehensive art learning section. Could you tell us how these came about and how it has been developed?
8:52 How do you go about selecting the artists who teach them?
10:37 How do decide which subjects are explored in your online classes?
11:17 What inspired you to begin creating podcasts?
11:56 Could you tell us about your mindfulness project?
12:41 Could you talk about your relationship with retailers such as Jackson’s in terms of your products as well as your online content?
13:11 Where does the name Etchr originate from?
14:37 Your mission statement reads, ‘Our mission at Etchr is to celebrate creativity in our community’. Could you expand on what you mean by this and how Etchr sets out to achieve it?
15:22 You mentioned how your team includes people working remotely in different parts of the world. Could you tell us more about the team at Etchr and what kind of roles they have?
17:00 Credits
We’ve joined forces with Etchr Studio to offer a free online art class to help hone your skills.
Simply pick any 1.5 hour class then use code JASXZ34 at checkout.
Be inspired, improve your skills, learn something new, or share with friends and family.
The Etchr perfect sketchbook, in all sizes, is
what I play in constantly… I’m on about my
4th and fifth (different sizes for handbag and
sofa!) with another 5 still in the wrapper…
hopeless addict of that glorious paper