Learn the basics of letterpress printing and print your own creations in this 3-hour course. You’ll get hands-on experience with the full letterpress printing process using our vintage cast iron platen letterpresses. Topics covered include a short history of letterpress printing, hand-setting type, adjusting the press, and printing your work.

Important Notes:

• The tabletop platen presses we will use are made to print small paper items like postcards, business cards, greeting cards, etc.
• All paper and printing supplies will be provided.
• If you wish to print on paper other than what is provided, please bring it with you.
• Wear clothes that you don’t mind getting ink on.

About the teaching artist:
James is a printmaker and designer with a focus on screen printing and letterpress printing. Raised on Eastern Long Island, he went to school in Western Massachusetts, followed by a brief stint in Boston, and then returned to New York. After a decade working in corporate branding and promotional marketing, he escaped to start his own studio, and now spends most of his time pulling squeegees and setting type.

Materials Fee: $12