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Intermediate Letterpress: Platen

April 25 @ 5:30 pm April 26 @ 8:00 pm

Dates

This workshop will be held in two parts:

Mon April 25: 5:30 – 8:00pm
Tue April 26: 5:30 – 8:00pm

Develop the critical practices and attention to detail necessary to successfully print on a platen press. Building on knowledge and skills gained in Beginning Letterpress, students will build their confidence to create letterform-based designs using hand-set type. This class is a pre-requisite for all Advanced Letterpress classes. Successful completion of both Beginning and Intermediate Letterpress certifies students to reserve presses for Open Studio.

Pre-requisite: Beginning Letterpress or equivalent experience.

All experience levels welcome. Ages: 16+

Optional materials to bring: please bring a pair of reusable gloves, all other materials supplied.


Registration: $120.
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Location: The Printing Museum, 1324 W Clay St. Houston, TX 77019.

This workshop is in-person at The Printing Museum. We look forward to welcoming you back and are taking recommended safety precautions regarding COVID-19. The class size will also be limited, so sign up early!

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.

Details

Start:
April 25, 2022 @ 5:30 pm
End:
April 26, 2022 @ 8:00 pm
Cost:
$120
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Website:
https://printingmuseum.doubleknot.com/event/intermediate-letterpress-platen/2879367

Organizer

Jessica Snow