Letterpress Printing Basics Workshop

Learn the ins & outs of letterpress printing. Peruse our collection of vintage metal & wood type, images (cuts) and ornaments to create a truly unique card or poster. Participants will learn the basics of hand setting type and building simple sound designs, paper prep & press set-up and, of course, printing on our Vandercook presses. Each participant will finish the class with a uniquely designed hand-printed poster or set of greeting cards.
Please note the class is geared towards an understanding of the craft process, and while personalized creations will be made, the designs will be simple in nature in order to dedicate enough time to designing, typesetting, forme building, printing and press operation, and materials/clean up.
By successfully completing this Letterpress Basics class, participants gain the necessary skills to work independently in our Letterpress Studio and become eligible to book Open Studios. Open Studio is available for Book Arts Members only - become a Member!
MORE INFO & REGISTER HERE:
https://wnybookarts.org/event/letterpress-printing-basics-workshop-2/
This is a three-part class, and participants must attend all 3 dates noted in the registration form.The final class may run until 8:30pm.
Cost: $200, $185 Members
Teaching Artist: Jameson Alea