It’s the most beautiful mash-up! Digital age technology meets analog letterpress printing equipment in this multi-week, hybrid workshop developed to teach you the steps and introductory skills needed to begin letterpress printing digital artwork. Digital letterpress is the most common way contemporary letterpress printers print announcement stationery and business cards, but it’s also possible for artists to print a hand-drawn illustration and with advanced experience, photo realistic images. This class will introduce students to the foundational skills required for successful digital letterpress including file creation and output, plate ordering tips, and inking and printing on a hand-operated press. Along the way we’ll trouble shoot problems as they arise for a wholistic learning experience. Learn how exciting it is to letterpress print your artwork from a custom polymer or copper plate.

Week 1 and 2 will meet online for didactic learning and 1:1 file feedback from the instructor. Week 3, while plates are being made, class will meet in-person and learn basic printing skills on the Vandercook presses. Week 4, students will print their own plates on press. For learning and time purposes, some design parameters will be supplied or collaboratively agreed upon such as ink colors and paper sheet size.

Students must have a computer and access to design programs such as Adobe InDesign, Illustrator, or Photoshop. Prior experience with digital design programs is required as the scope of this class does not include how-to use design software. Prior letterpress printing experience is not required. Successful completion of this course certifies students for Open Studio printing from their own plates. For access to The Printing Museum’s wood and metal type collection for printing, students will need to complete Learn Letterpress 1, 2, & 3.

Registration: $195, includes all materials.
Members receive a 10% discount. Become a member today!

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

Location: This hybrid workshop is online via Zoom and in-person at The Printing Museum.

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. We reserve the right to cancel the workshop and provide a full refund if we don’t make minimum enrollment.

Get your fingers inky in this whirlwind, two-hour letterpress event. The evening starts with a short demonstration on how to use the press and get a good print. Work collaboratively to create a unique print using the museum’s extensive collection of wood and metal type. You don’t need any experience to participate in Ink & Drink. You’ll be impressed by what you create and the fun you’ll have.

Like all our 3rd Thur evening programming, this event is BYOB (for those 21 and up)! Light snacks provided. Space is limited, so register early.

(This class does not qualify as a pre-requisite for advanced letterpress classes or Open Studios.)

Registration: $40, includes all materials.
Members receive a 10% discount. Become a member today! Members must log in to activate the discount. If you are a member and 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.

Have a blast while building letterpress basics and learn why contemporary printmakers and book artists continue to work with these tools and techniques. Through a hands-on printing project, students will gain a foundational understanding of the principles of letterpress printing. Using a curated selection from the movable type collection, sign presses, and hand-operated Vandercook presses, students will come away with an edition of a small poster or similar side project and the satisfaction of pulling beautiful prints!

This class takes place over two sessions and is open to all levels and is a pre-req for continuing skill progression in letterpress level 2 and 3 classes. Successful completion of Levels 1, 2, and 3 certifies a student to use letterpress equipment during Open Studio.

Adults 18+. All materials supplied.

Registration: $155, includes all materials.
Members receive a 10% discount. Become a member today!

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

Location: This workshop is in-person at The Printing Museum in our NEW LOCATION, 3121 San Jacinto St.

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. In the event that minimum enrollment is not met, the Museum reserves the right to cancel the class and will provide a full refund. 

Get your fingers inky in this whirlwind, two-hour letterpress event. The evening starts with a short demonstration on how to use the press and get a good print. Work collaboratively to create a unique print using the museum’s extensive collection of wood and metal type. You don’t need any experience to participate in Ink & Drink. You’ll be impressed by what you create and the fun you’ll have.

Like all our 3rd Thur evening programming, this event is BYOB (for those 21 and up)! Light snacks provided. Space is limited, so register early.

(This class does not qualify as a pre-requisite for advanced letterpress classes or Open Studios.)

Registration: $40, includes all materials.
Members receive a 10% discount. Become a member today! Members must log in to activate the discount. If you are a member and 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 tips and tricks to take the frustration out of aligning multiple colors in your letterpress prints. In this class students will split up amongst platen and cylinder presses and learn the similar techniques to getting that beautiful, perfect alignment…or how to intentionally mis-register your prints to create an effect. Mastering registration is one of the key skills for pulling a consistent edition. Learning this skill will help you save time on press and reduce frustration when working with multiple colors. We’ll also address ink selection and mixing.

This class takes place over two sessions and is open to students who have successfully completed Learn Letterpress 1 & 2 or by permission of the instructor for those with previous letterpress experience. This class will benefit those who’ve take Digital Letterpress and would like to advance their multiplate registration skills. Successful completion of Levels 1, 2, and 3 certifies a student to use letterpress equipment during Open Studio.

Adults 18+.

Registration: $155, includes all materials.

Members receive a 10% discount. Become a member today!
Members must log in to activate the discount. If you are a member and don’t have a login, please contact us at info[at]printingmuseum.org.

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. In the event that minimum enrollment is not met, the Museum reserves the right to cancel the class and will provide a full refund.

Get your fingers inky in this whirlwind, two-hour letterpress event. The evening starts with a short demonstration on how to use the press and get a good print. Work collaboratively to create a unique print using the museum’s extensive collection of wood and metal type. You don’t need any experience to participate in Ink & Drink. You’ll be impressed by what you create and the fun you’ll have.

Like all our 3rd Thur evening programming, this event is BYOB (for those 21 and up)! Light snacks provided. Space is limited, so register early.

(This class does not qualify as a pre-requisite for advanced letterpress classes or Open Studios.)

Registration: $40, includes all materials.
Members receive a 10% discount. Become a member today! Members must log in to activate the discount. If you are a member and 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.

Level up your letterpress skills in this next workshop in the Learn Letterpress series! Build on the confidence and experience gained in Printing FUNdamentals (Learn Letterpress 1) to advance your letterpress typesetting and printing prowess. Students will be introduced to the platen press which requires gravity defying lock-ups. Through a hands-on printing experience, students will design, typeset, and print greeting cards or similar size project to further advance their letterpress skills.

In the hybrid format, students will meet for one-hour over zoom the evening before to prepare for a full day of printing. This class is open to students who have successfully completed Learn Letterpress 1 or those who have studied letterpress with Jessica (or another instructor) previously and are looking for a typesetting refresher. Successful completion of Levels 1, 2, and 3 certifies a student to use letterpress equipment during Open Studio. Ages 18+

All materials supplied.

Registration: $155, includes all materials.

Members receive a 10% discount. Become a member today!
Members must log in to activate the discount. If you are a member and don’t have a login, please contact us at info[at]printingmuseum.org.

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. We reserve the right to cancel the workshop if we don’t make minimum enrollment.