6 Hr Letterpress Intensive Workshop

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Name: 6 Hr Letterpress Intensive Workshop
Date: September 28, 2024
Time: 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM EDT
Website: https://www.thelarksnest.org/event-details/6-hr-letterpress-intensive-workshop
Event Description:
Make your own greeting cards, postcards, limited edition prints, and more!

Limited to 6 participants.
Join instructor Ava Larkin and take a deep dive into the art of Letterpress Printing.
In this 6-hour class participants will be introduces to and gain first-hand knowledge of:
  • Letterpress terminology
  • Font - sizes & styles
  • Identifying Printing Presses
  • Layout
  • Locking up type
  • Operating Platen and Proof Presses
  • Hand Inking techniques
  • And More!
Participants will have the opportunity to use both the platen and proof presses, experiment with various colors of ink and hand-inking techniques, play with layering, print with lead and wood type, and work with paper of various sizes, weights and composition. There will be a 30 minute optional break. Food and drink are allowed, but are not permitted in active work areas and must remain in the front lounge or in your locker.
Location:
The Lark's Nest
14118 7th Street
Dade City
Date/Time Information:
Sat Sep 28, 2024
10am-4pm
Fees/Admission:
Purchase tickets here
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