Letterpress Printing II, Intermediate
March 8 – 11, 2012
Thursday – Sunday: 10am – 5pm (1 hour lunch break)
Instructor: Jessica C. White
Class fee: $395 (includes $25 studio fee for inks, solvents and other supplies needed for printing; also contributes to maintenance of the presses and paper cutters.)
Prerequisite: Letterpress Printing 1 or equivalent
Description: The goal of this class is to increase participant’s familiarity and experience with letterpress printing, and to develop printing skills and techniques. Each student will produce a single signature pamphlet stitched book or a broadside, using a text and theme of their choosing. We will focus on topics such as letterpress project planning, mixing ink, and multiple run registration. We will also explore ways to fine-tune your printing skills through roller height adjustment and tympan packing choices. The final result of this class will be the completion of a full letterpress printed project and development of the skills needed to print independently.
Please bring the following items:
- Pencil
- Notebook
- Project ideas: text, sketches, mockups
- Paper – will not be needed for first class, purchased after discussion of project
March 8-11 Letterpress Printing ll
$395.00
- Dates:
- Thursday – Sunday, March 8 – 11, 2012
- Time:
- 10am – 5pm (1 hour lunch break)
March 8 – 11, 2011
Thursday – Sunday: 10am – 5pm (1 hour lunch break)
Instructor: Jessica C. White
Class fee: 393?
Studio fee: $25, covers inks, solvents and other supplies needed for printing; also contributes to maintenance of the presses and paper cutters.
Prerequisite: Letterpress Printing 1 or equivalent
The goal of this class is to increase participant’s familiarity and experience with letterpress printing, and to develop printing skills and techniques. Each student will produce a single signature pamphlet stitched book or a broadside, using a text and theme of their choosing. We will focus on topics such as letterpress project planning, mixing ink, and multiple run registration. We will also explore ways to fine-tune your printing skills through roller height adjustment and tympan packing choices. The final result of this class will be the completion of a full letterpress printed project and development of the skills needed to print independently.
Please bring the following items:
Pencil
Notebook
Project ideas: text, sketches, mockups
Paper – will not be needed for first class, purchased after discussion of project
