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Have you ever wanted to learn how to make your own stamps and prints? Your chance is here! In this workshop, you will learn the basics of block printing, how to transfer your design, use your tools to carve your very own block, and how to achieve the best results printing. You'll be able to […]
Learn the trick to breaking the grid and setting metal type in the round to make circular coasters. We’ll be working with Jessica Spring’s Daredevil furniture which you can purchase here (https://www.etsy.com/listing/210746925/) if you would like to follow along. We’ll also discuss other DIY methods for creating type in the round as well as traditional […]
Have you inherited fabric that is in need of refreshing? Are you looking for new approaches to keeping textiles out of landfills? Block printing on fabric can bring a sophistication and contemporary twist to many dated textiles. Using a variety of fabrics, Michelle Wiebe will walk you through how to design and print with linocut […]
Add images, texture, and flare to your letterpress prints with this simple technique! This class will demonstrate how you can use readily available items around your home or shop, such as card stock, fabric, tape, string, or other thin flexible materials to add images and textures to your letterpress prints. This is a simple, but […]
Have you ever wanted to learn how to make your own stamps and prints? Your chance is here! In this workshop, you will learn the basics of block printing, how to transfer your design, use your tools to carve your very own block, and how to achieve the best results printing. You'll be able to […]
Photo credit: Caroline Roberts. Join us for a cyanotype demo/workshop with our Fall 2020 Artist-In-Residence Caroline Roberts. Learn to make photographs without a camera, using the water-based cyanotype process and sunshine! We will learn about using objects, transparencies, and digital negatives to create images. A materials list (with suggested sources) will be provided before the […]
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. We are […]
If you love letterpress and LEGOs, learn how to combine them in this playful alternative letterpress printing technique! In this demonstration, you’ll learn how to use tile bricks to create designs that stand alone or can be added to other letterpress printing techniques. Location: Online via Zoom. We are planning to make a recording of the program […]
Are you new to letterpress printing or do you live in an area that is far from tools and supplies? Join Michelle Wiebe as she explores the dos and don’ts of improvising materials with your presses and projects. This interactive demonstration will cover the logic behind why we strive to use the traditional materials in […]
Have you ever wanted to learn how to make your own stamps and prints? Your chance is here! In this workshop, you will learn the basics of block printing, how to transfer your design, use your tools to carve your very own block, and how to achieve the best results printing. You'll be able to […]
