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 No. 4—10am to 12pm
- Universal 1—1:00pm to 2:30pm
- Vandercook 425—2:30pm to 4pm
Location: Online via Zoom
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Demonstration Description:
Whether you are looking to make limited edition prints or carve your own re-useable set of blocks, carving your own linoleum is a useful skill for any letterpress printer. Michelle Wiebe will show you specific tools and skills for designing, carving and printing your blocks with a press. She will cover image transfer, safe carving methods, mounting and shimming blocks and achieving optimal ink coverage. Using lots visuals and demonstrating on a table top Kelsey Platen Press she will also demonstrate many different approaches and methods to get the results you are looking for as well as troubleshooting common issues. This class is perfect for beginners in linocut printmaking and/or letterpress printing or for those looking for a refresher. Sign up and start enhancing your projects with a professional looking handmade touch of linocut.
Location: Online via Zoom
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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!
