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 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.
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. You’ll receive a link to the recording shortly afterwards.
Location: Online via Zoom
Registration: $25. Register »
Members receive a 10% discount. Become a member today!
Gather your supplies and follow along with us as we make a fishbone fold book together. This unique origami-style book starts as a single sheet of paper that comes together after scoring, cutting, and folding it just so. The small class size allows for individual attention, so sign up early before it fills up! Once you’ve registered, Zoom login details and a materials list will be shared with you. This workshop is best-suited for participants 13 years of age and older.
Location: Online via Zoom
Registration: $15. Register »
Members receive a 10% discount. Become a member today!
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 your convenience even if you can’t join us live. You’ll receive a link to the recording shortly afterwards.
Location: Online via Zoom
Registration: $45, includes demo workshop and a set of coasters. Register »
Members receive a 10% discount. Become a member today!
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 and linocuts. There will also be plenty of time for questions throughout this interactive demonstration. Thinking outside of the traditional realm of typesetting and printing text, she will show you ways to take letterpress printed material and incorporate it into 2D and 3D work as well as ways to achieve fine art quality limited edition prints on a press. If you are working with acrylic paints, relief printmaking, collages already, this will be especially helpful for you to find ways to explore new elements in your art making.
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. You’ll receive a link to the recording shortly afterwards.
Location: Online via Zoom
Registration: $25. Register »
Members receive a 10% discount. Become a member today!
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 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
Registration: $25. Register »
Members receive a 10% discount. Become a member today!
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 send you a pack of 20 to start your library.
Location: Online via Zoom
Registration: $55, includes demo workshop and a 20-pack of personalized book plates mailed to you. Register »
Members receive a 10% discount. Become a member today!
*image is an example, and not necessarily the book plates that will be printed during this workshop.
Gather your supplies and follow along with us as we make a cute-as-a-button miniature book, using two buttons for covers and materials on-hand at home. The small class size allows for individual attention, so sign up early before it fills up! Once you’ve registered, Zoom login details and a materials list will be shared with you. This workshop is best-suited for participants 13 years of age and older.
Location: Online via Zoom
Registration: $15. Register »
Members receive a 10% discount. Become a member today!
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 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
Registration: $25. Register »
Members receive a 10% discount. Become a member today!
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
Registration: $45, includes demo workshop and a 10-pack of cards and envelopes. Register »
Members receive a 10% discount. Become a member today!
RESCHEDULED DATE: Sat October 31st, 10:30am CDT.
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 build on the skills you learn in the workshop and will feel confident printing on your own at home. The small class size allows for individual attention, so sign up early before it fills up! This workshop is best-suited for participants 13 years of age and older.
Location: Online via Zoom
Registration: $50; Register »
Members receive a 10% discount. Become a member today!
Supplies you’ll need for this class:
– Cutting multitool with blades, such as the Speedball Linoleum Cutter set #1: https://www.texasart.com/group/659/speedball-linoleum-cutter-with-handle-assortments.html
– Carving block, 4×6″ recommended: https://www.texasart.com/group/6373/speedball-speedy-stamp-blocks.html
– pencil, soft-leaded 2B works well
– ink pads or stamp pads
– paper, both scrap paper for testing and paper you’d like to print on
Optionally, you can also purchase a $25 supplies kit [that includes everything you’ll need] for pickup from The Printing Museum, or shipped within the US for an additional $5 fee at least 2 weeks prior to the workshop date.
