Letterpress I Intensive: Platen and Cylinder Presses (IN-PERSON)
August 9 – August 12
Monday, August 9: 12:00 – 4:30pm
Tuesday, August 10: 12:00 – 4:30pm
Wednesday, August 11: 12:00 – 4:30pm
Thursday, August 12: 12:00 – 4:30pm
(16 hours total instruction)
All times are Central/US time zone.
AGES: 18+* LEVELS: Open to all skill levels, no prior experience necessary.
*Ages 18 and up (15- to 17-year olds with a paying guardian). This course is a pre-requisite for intermediate and advanced letterpress workshops. Successful completion of this course qualifies you for Open Studio rental.
Experience letterpress! This course will teach you the foundational skills essential to printing on a Vandercook cylinder press and a platen press using moveable type. We’ll be using a curated selection of The Printing Museum’s extensive library of vintage metal and antique wood type as well as cuts (images). At the end of this course you will have learned the basic skills needed to design, set, and print a complete edition of one-color, greeting cards.
Course goals:
- Learn to use basic typesetting skills: California type case, multi-line composition, incorporating images and ornaments, and lock up.
- Perform image registration and make-ready
- Pull a print and run an edition
- Incorporate essential studio practices into your workflow (care and safety in the print studio)
- Understand and apply general knowledge of both the cylinder & platen presses and how relief printing works
Supplies to bring:
- 1-pair of reusable gloves (for clean-up)
- Snack and/or drink in a closed container (optional)
- All other materials will be provided.
Registration Fee: $360, includes materials.
A generous donor is offering one need-based scholarship for this workshop to BIPOC, female, and non-binary individuals. Email scholarship@printingmuseum.org indicating your need.
Scholarship requests will be reviewed in the order received, so apply early!
The scholarship requests will be reviewed in the order received, so apply early!
Members receive a 10% discount. Become a member today!
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!
Location: The Printing Museum, 1324 W Clay St. Houston, TX 77019.
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.
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