I already have two lovely registrants and I will accept two more. the description is the same, as this model seems to work really well for introducing People to People’s (such a weird word) print shop. also I’m getting better at teaching it every time! with fancier handouts! so here ’tis again:

LETTERPRESS FUNDAMENTALS. THURSDAY, November 3rd. 11am -5pm $60
In this workshop we will collaboratively print a poster on the Vandercook no. 2 proof press, learning typesetting, hand inking technique, & shop procedure in the process. plus a little typography & color theory. Participants will thereafter be qualified to use the proof press– perfect for printing linoleum and wood image blocks as well as type– during supervised open studio hours. contact Sarah: accidentalpress at gmail.com to register. cost is $60.

for Harlowe and the Great North Woods from Portland, OR with Nehalem’s Bunny Frost:

and for his own band, The Cedar Shakes, with The Black of Austin Texas:

The August 18th Letterpress Fundamentals workshop was a blast! Thanks to Peter, Gambele, Ryan and Anthony for participating. I’ve added another section of this class for September, keeping it to four people only~ we have a small space and I want to make sure everyone gets plenty of hands-on experience. only two spots left! Comment below to register. Or send me (Sarah) an email: accidentalpress at gmail.com.

here’s the facts:

LETTERPRESS FUNDAMENTALS
THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 22nd. 11am -4pm, $60

By designing and printing a poster together, participants in this class will learn typesetting of both metal and wood moveable type, hand inking technique, shop procedure, and operation of the Vandercook no. 2 galley proof press (& the badass 26″ Chandler and Price lever paper cutter!). We will also cover basic typography, some printing history. & a little color theory. Participants will thereafter be qualified to use the proof press– perfect for printing linoleum and wood image blocks as well as type– during supervised open studio hours.