Have you wondered how those beautiful marbled patterned papers are made? In this online demo we’ll show you how! We’ll start by going over preparation of materials, including the carrageenan bath, getting pigments to the right state ready for marbling, and treatment of your paper. Then we’ll demonstrate how to marble classic traditional patterns, as […]

In this workshop students will make three books by sewing folded sheets into a paper cover. The exposed stitching is both structural and decorative. These single and double section books make excellent notebooks and work well for any short text. Ages: best suited for those ages 13+ Tools required (gather yourself): bone folder, Olfa/Xacto/scalpel-style knife […]

Have you ever wanted to learn how to make your own stamps and prints? Your chance is here! In this online 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 […]

Celebrate International Typewriter Day by joining us for the talk “Keys to the Office” by historian Peter Weil, of Peter Weil Typewriter Archive. He’ll discuss the role of the typewriter in the creation of the modern office and the creation of cultural ideas about women and men. The event is FREE and open to all. […]

Learning how to get from letterpress type to the print you’re after takes some practice. After years of winging it, Syd has found a composing process that makes the best use of her time and cuts way down on revisions. In this demo she will share her process for using Adobe Photoshop and handset type […]