The Printing Museum is pleased to announce the Fall 2021 class of the Museum’s Artist-in-Residence Program. The artists will join the vibrant, creative community at the museum and use our studio spaces and teaching resources to create unique bodies of work.
Launched last fall, the Artists-in-Residence provides access to TPM studios, one-on-one instruction in book arts, mentorship, and a materials stipend. Each artist will create a unique body of work from the residency and donate an edition to the museum.
“To plant a garden is to believe in tomorrow” by Laura Bentley
“The future looks bright”
“The future looks bright” by Stephanie Carpenter
“You better hope…”
“You better hope…” by Rick Griffith
“Learn from yesterday…”
“Learn from yesterday…” by Veronica Vaughan
“Hope Perseveres”
“Hope Perseveres” by Tony Guadagnolo
“Hope is an Action”
“Hope is an Action” by Denise El-Hoss
The Printing Museum in collaboration with Thomas Printers and Partners in Print invited contemporary artists from around the world to participate in a print exchange with the theme Hope is Action. Over 50 artists submitted printed works inspired by this theme — diverse in style, content, and printing technique. What’s assembled is a survey of the breadth and depth of contemporary letterpress printing taking place around the world.
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 available to everyone who has registered, so you will be able to watch the entire program at your convenience even if you can’t join us live.
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 made or purchased tools she will show you how to hone, sharpen and repair dings on your U gouges, V gouges and Chisels. All items demonstrated can either be inexpensively purchased locally or else up-cycled from easily sourced scraps.
This is an excellent resource or refresher for anyone who is intimidated by the world of sharpening, those who have inherited some long neglected tools as well as artists who are considering upgrading from their current student set of blades. This demonstration is interactive so there will be plenty of time during and afterwards to ask specific questions. Participants are encouraged to have their current set of tools and questions handy during the course of the demonstration for personalized guidance.
Location: Online via Zoom. 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 your convenience even if you can’t join us live.
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 and sourcing replacement parts (much of this information is applicable to a wide range of press models and styles). She will also touch on where to gain printing knowledge and find resources that can lead you further into your letterpress journey. If you have been looking for a place to really understand the potential of letterpress printing as well as for those who may have inherited some equipment and are not sure where to start with restoring it – this class is for you! There will also be plenty of time for questions throughout this interactive demonstration, participants who already have a press they wish to restore should have it handy so that they can ask specific questions or show areas that they are unsure about. Never be afraid of rust – Michelle will help you feel empowered as you acquire these skills and tackle a project with great rewards.
Location: Online via Zoom. 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 your convenience even if you can’t join us live.
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 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 your convenience even if you can’t join us live.
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 exponentially fun technique. Feel free to experiment along side the instructor if you’re able to be at your press!
Location: Online via Zoom. 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 your convenience even if you can’t join us live.
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 made or purchased tools she will show you how to hone, sharpen and repair dings on your U gouges, V gouges and Chisels. All items demonstrated can either be inexpensively purchased locally or else up-cycled from easily sourced scraps.
This is an excellent resource or refresher for anyone who is intimidated by the world of sharpening, those who have inherited some long neglected tools as well as artists who are considering upgrading from their current student set of blades. This demonstration is interactive so there will be plenty of time during and afterwards to ask specific questions. Participants are encouraged to have their current set of tools and questions handy during the course of the demonstration for personalized guidance.
Location: Online via Zoom. 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 your convenience even if you can’t join us live.
Interested in expanding the variety of color in your print images? Michelle Wiebe will guide you in the secrets of planning and executing multiple block prints lots of color. She will show you how to design and transfer your image to multiple blocks so that they are placed in correct alignment and using a table top Kelsey Platen press she will give a variety of approaches to locking up your multi block creations and neatly printing your layers. She will also give guidance in trouble shooting and making minor adjustments to account for carving or alignment errors. This class presumes a basic knowledge of linocut carving (even if you’ve never used them on press). There will also be plenty of time for questions throughout this interactive demonstration, participants who have example projects they are working on are encouraged to keep them at hand for specific advice on achieving successful prints.
Location: Online via Zoom. 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 your convenience even if you can’t join us live.
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 spacing materials. You’ll receive a set of coasters from the class mailed to you.
Location: Online via Zoom. 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 your convenience even if you can’t join us live.
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