January 21, 22, 23,  2011
Friday, Saturday & Sunday: 10:00 am – 5:00 pm

Instructor: Jessica White
$328 – $25 studio fee included to cover inks, solvents and other expendable supplies needed for printing and contributes to maintenance of the presses and paper cutters

This three-day class will explore the basics of letterpress printing and hand typesetting, including type composition, mixing ink, press set-up, and printing on the Vandercook Proof Press. Students will design and produce a small project of their own such as a Valentine’s wish, a business card, greeting or post card and may participate in a group project. This class is designed as a stepping stone to advanced classes and future projects with BookWorks. Explore the ways that letterpress printing can add texture, words and a new dimension to your print and book work.

Please bring the following items:

• small book or journal for note keeping
• pencil
• printing paper, (paper will not be required on the first day) instructor will guide you to the best options for your personal letterpress printing projects
• a favorite quote, haiku or word

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