Dates

This workshop will be held in two parts:

Mon March 28: 5:30 – 8:00pm
Tue March 29: 5:30 – 8:00pm

Learn the fundamental practices necessary to begin letterpress printing using hand-set type on a cylinder press. Working in pairs, students will learn basic composition, printer’s math, lock-up, printing, and safe studio practices. Students will have access to a curated selection of the studio’s vast collection of wood and metal type to use in their project. Everyone will walk away with an edition of printed work. This class is a foundation course and satisfies the pre-requisite requirement for Intermediate Letterpress.

All experience levels welcome. Ages: 16+

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

Registration: $120.
Members receive a 10% discount. Become a member today!

Members must log in to activate the discount. If you don’t have a login, please contact us at info[at]printingmuseum.org.

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.

Learn the fundamental practices necessary to begin letterpress printing using hand-set type on a cylinder press. Working in pairs, students will learn basic composition, printer’s math, lock-up, printing, and safe studio practices. Students will have access to a curated selection of the studio’s vast collection of wood and metal type to use in their project. Everyone will walk away with an edition of printed work. This class is a foundation course and satisfies the pre-requisite requirement for Intermediate Letterpress.

All experience levels welcome. Ages: 16+

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

Registration: $120.
Members receive a 10% discount. Become a member today!

Members must log in to activate the discount. If you don’t have a login, please contact us at info[at]printingmuseum.org.

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.

Dates

This workshop will be held in three parts:

December 10: 6:00 – 8:00pm
December 11: 11:00am – 3:30pm
December 12: 11:00am – 3:30pm

All experience levels welcome. Ages: 18+

This course is designed for anyone interested in learning the fundamental skills and knowledge essential to printing on a Vandercook cylinder press using hand-set type. You will use an instructor-curated selection of vintage metal and antique wood type from The Printing Museum’s extensive library as well as cuts (images) to develop your skills. At the end of this course you will have learned the foundation needed to design, set, and print a complete edition of a one-color greeting card or small poster. Depending on the pacing of the class and at discretion of instructor, two-color work may be attempted.

Successful completion of this class will allow you to reserve cylinder presses during Open Studio times.

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

Registration: $220.
Members receive a 10% discount. Become a member today!

Members must log in to activate the discount. If you don’t have a login, please contact us at info[at]printingmuseum.org.

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.