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Digital Letterpress

November 15, 2016 @ 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm

Learn the fundamentals of letterpress printing using photopolymer plates. During the first class students will receive a brief introduction to the letterpress print process and learn the basics of print production for photopolymer platemaking using the Adobe Creative Suite. Instruction will be provided on best design practices for letterpress printing, file prep, and how to order photopolymer plates. Between the first and second class students will create their own two color design, prepare their files for production and send out for plates. The second class will focus on printing, with students using their plates to print on one of the Museum’s tabletop platen presses. Skills covered include: designing for letterpress, proper registration, inking the press, and impression. (For this class, the materials fee only covers ink and paper costs. Students will be responsible for ordering and paying for their own plates).

Cost:  $120 (includes materials)

Dates: Tuesday, November 15th 2016; 6:00pm to 8:00pm (Part 1)

Saturday, December 17 2016; 10:00am to 2:00pm (Part 2)

Please note that Museum Members receive 10% off the price of tuition. Advanced registration is required. Please call (713) 522-4652 to register.

Cancellations and refund requests must be made a minimum of three days (72 hours) prior to the first class date, by calling (713) 522-4652. In the event that minimum enrollment is not met, the Museum reserves the right to cancel the class and will provide a full refund.

Details

Date:
November 15, 2016
Time:
12:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Cost:
$120
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Organizer

John Earles

John Earles is the co-founder and designated pressman at Workhorse Printmakers, a boutique letterpress studio. When not laboring over making a deep impression or maintaining ink, he can be found illustrating for paper goods at Product Superior. Earles received his Master of Fine Arts at the School of Visual Arts in New York and teaches letterpress at the University of Houston. John currently serves as the Director of Operations for AIGA Houston and Secretary on the Board of Directors of The Printing Museum.

Venue

The Printing Museum
3121 San Jacinto St.
Houston, TX 77004 United States
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Phone:
(713) 522-4652
Website:
printingmuseum.org