About Us
Papillon Press began as an idea when the owner, Chantal, saw an ad for a letterpress and typecases in January 2009. She decided it would be a good idea to buy them and print stationery. From there, 1500 lbs. of cast iron and 2000 lbs. of lead type were moved five hundred kilometers north in 3 days by seven people to the Papillon Press studio in Sudbury, Ontario.
Papillon Press’ studio is located on beautiful McFarlane Lake in Sudbury, Ontario. When they aren’t busy printing, Joel and Chantal enjoy swimming in the lake, kayaking, canoeing, gardening and generally taking advantage of their surroundings.
Who We Are
Chantal Bennett is an illustrator who studied at Parsons The New School of Design in NYC before moving back to her hometown of Sudbury, ON. She has a soft spot for classic children’s and turn-of-the-century illustration. She also loves sewing, reading fairytales and folklore.
Visit her portfolio website at www.chantalbennett.com
Joel Kimmel graduated from Sheridan College’s Illustration program in 2003 and has been working as an illustrator since 2005. He especially loves intricately illustrated frontispieces in early 20th century books and old circus posters.
Visit his portfolio website at www.joelkimmel.com
Chantal, Claudette (our press), and Joel
March 11th, 2012 at 7:46 pm
Just really cool! I went to college in Ottawa for graphic arts and loved the platen press and the California job case. I’m thrilled you are making invites this way. I am also from Sudbury which makes this even cooler. If you ever come across a California job case I would love to buy one. I make invites with rubber stamps.
March 13th, 2012 at 2:45 pm
Thanks for the kind words, Deb!