What an amazing weekend. The panels, demos, talks and printers’ fair were inspiring, knowledgable and diverse. Jessica and Kysenia did an amazing job organizing the conference and making last minute changes to accommodate an overwhelming registration that surprised and delighted us all, over 150 letterpress printers and admirers attended the three day event. Here are just a few of the postings found on the internet following the event.

http://pyramidletterpress.blogspot.com/

http://www.feltandwire.com/2011/08/10/ladies-laddies-of-letterpress-celebrated-art-industry-the-fabulosity-of-asheville/

http://anagram-press.com/blog/tag/ladies-of-letterpress/

http://www.feltandwire.com/2011/08/08/ladies-of-letterpress-declare-brava-to-judith-berliners-broad-view-and-her-broadside/

http://www.seasideinvitations.com/ladies-of-letterpress-conference

Plan to send your BookOpolis entries the week of August 29 – September 2, 2011. We’re looking forward to celebrating 7 years of BookOpolis and want to showcase your print and book arts. All work will be exhibited BookOpolis weekend, September 23 / 24. Eileen Wallace will select from the entire group of entries to create a special collection of the best of the best to remain on display through November 28, 2011.

Send your best bookwork or printwork created in the past two years. Letterpress, Fine Press, Zines, Sculptural Books, Pop-ups, Prints and more…

Prospectus and Entry form can be found on the BookOpolis Page of the BookWorks website, just scroll to the bottom of the post.

August 5 – 7, 2011 – Asheville BookWorks

Ladies of Letterpress Conference Organizers, Kseniya Thomas and Jessica White with 2011 Key Note Speaker, Judith Berliner.

LofLCon2011: Art and Industry is unique in the fact that it is the only modern-day conference devoted entirely to letterpress printing. The conference will focus on topics important to the LofL community: how to run a letterpress printing business, utilizing letterpress printing as a teaching tool in academic settings, setting up and running a community print shop, and using our printing skills as a device for social change. Along the with panel presentations, attendees will be treated to printing related demonstrations held in state of the art facilities at Asheville BookWorks and a fabulous fair by select members. Hope to see you here!

Please click here to visit the Ladies of Letterpress Website for more information and conference registration

LofL, “Dedicated to the proposition that a woman’s place is in the print shop.”

LofLCon2011, “Dedicated to the proposition that a woman’s place is at a print conference.”

August 3 and 4, 2011
Wednesday and Thursday, 10 – 4 PM
Paul Moxon, Instructor
$213.00, includes a 35 page repair manual by Paul Moxon

Participants will learn all the points of maintenance, cleaning and lubrication so as to be prepared for potential problems and make or direct repairs. We will discuss all models of interest and other brands as warranted. BookWorks has an array of presses including a 4T, a #20, a 15-20 adjustable bed, a Challenge and a Canuck. Whether you own a press, are thinking of buying one, or rent press time in a community print shop like BookWorks, this workshop will provide excellent direction for your future presswork. Bring your questions, photos and/or broken parts. Paul will also share examples from his collection of Vandercook literature. Paul is also available to make service calls to repair your Vandercook Press while he’s here in WNC. To arrange a service call, contact him through his website vandercookpress.info/.

Paul is teaching this class prior to the Ladies of Letterpress Conference being held at Asheville BookWorks August 5, 6 and 7! This class is open to conference goers and all others at large! Beginners welcome and encouraged to take this relevant class.

August 19, 20 and 21, 2011
Friday, 6 – 9 PM, Saturday & Sunday, 10 – 5 PM
Instructor: Andy Farkas
$ 240. + materials fee

Learn the centuries old Japanese method of woodblock carving and printing using non-toxic water-based pigments and rice paste also called Moku Hanga.  Students will learn traditional methods and tips for carving woodcuts as well as the kento registration technique for printing multiple color blocks.

Students will also learn the fundamentals of printing relief prints using water based pigments including mixing pigments, paper dampening and care of tools.  An exciting, non-toxic, and surprisingly accessible medium.