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Join Paul Moxon as he teaches cylinder press maintenance and repair using The Printing Museum's presses. While working on the museum's presses, Paul will also discuss common issues attendees will face when doing similar work themselves. Attend all day or log-in just for the machines you are interested in. Approximate schedule of machine maintenance: Vandercook […]
During this online demo we print a two-color, thank you note card on a platen press. From composing and lock-up, to mixing ink and printing, you get to see the whole operation and ask questions along the way. When we're done we'll send you a pack of 10 with blank envelopes. Location: Online via Zoom […]
Demonstration Description: Join Michelle Wiebe as she guides you through the science and practice of maintaining razor sharp edges on your gouges. Having a properly maintained set of tools will result in greater carving accuracy, longer lasting blades, reduced physical fatigue as well as less chance of injury. Using a basic set up of easily […]
Follow along as we print customized book plates on a cylinder press. From setup and lock-up, to inking and printing, you get to see the whole operation and ask questions along the way. Each book plate will have an area for up to 12 characters for personalization for the burgeoning bibliophile. When we're done we […]
Demonstration Description: Interested in expanding the variety of colour in your print images? Michelle Wiebe will guide you in the secrets of planning and executing multiple block prints lots of colour. She will show you how to design and transfer your image to multiple blocks so that they are placed in correct alignment and using […]
Demonstration Description: Learn all about the history and evolution of letterpress printing and how you can incorporate it into your printmaking or mixed media practice. Using a Kelsey table top press during the demonstration, Michelle Wiebe will guide you through basic terminology, press operation as well as show you basic lock up techniques for type […]
Learn the trick to breaking the grid and setting type in the round to make circular coasters. You’ll receive a set from class perfect for New Year 2021! We are planning to make a recording of the program available to everyone who has registered, so you will be able to watch the entire program at […]
Demonstration Description: Thinking about investing in some letterpress equipment or have a rusty little machine that you would love to bring back to life? Using a table top Kelsey Platen Press to demonstrate, Michelle Wiebe will cover basic press components and operation as well as how to spot damaged areas, cleaning methods, making minor repairs […]
***The workshop has been rescheduled from Jan 9th. We've reached out to those already registered, however, if you haven't gotten an email, please contact us.*** Learn how to cut relief prints using simple, inexpensive items from the hardware store that can be letterpress printed. We are planning to make a recording of the program […]
UPDATE: Due to severe winter weather in and around Houston, this workshop has been postponed. We will share the rescheduled date as soon as it becomes available. During this online demo we print a two-color, thank you note card on a platen press. From composing and lock-up, to mixing ink and printing, you get to […]
