Letterpress Fundamentals - 4 weeks

Description

Have you always wanted to learn to print text from metal type? Learn all the basics of letterpress by printing on a platen press. Through a variety of projects, you will learn to hand-set metal type; lock up a type form; and ink up, set up, and operate the press. You will be introduced to good design practices and explore printing imagery with letterpress cuts, linoleum cuts, and wire printing. On the
last day of class you will exchange prints and construct a portfolio to take home. Learn the fundamentals of Letterpress and become confident in the basics to take
Continuing Letterpress. Prerequisite: None

Schedule

This class was last taught July 29, 2008 to August 19, 2008

• Tue 6:00p.m.-10:00p.m.

Pricing Details

$180
Pratt members receive discount

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