Letterpress Printing – Do it Yourself (CLASS2). Interested in learning how to make your own greeting cards? Want to print a poster for your next event or invitations to an upcoming party?
Learn how in this comprehensive five-week course focusing on the traditional methods of letterpress printing. Students can learn the basics of handsetting metal type, how to make a woodcut or photopolymer plate, mixing ink by hand, and learning the ins and outs of choosing paper. Our Vandercook printing presses and antique platen presses will be available for use.
Each student will create an editioned piece of their design to exchange with all students, so everyone leaves the class with a small portfolio of fine prints! No prior experience needed.
Sign yourself up or enroll a creative loved one. This course makes the perfect gift!
DEADLINE – DEC. 15 – space is limited.
Course schedule (5 weeks):
TUESDAY evenings from 6:30pm-9pm
Jan. 19 – Feb. 16
Cost: $185.00
(We provide tools and some ink. You provide paper and any other materials.)
Sign up online here.
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