Letterpress Fundamentals

Description

Learn all the basics of letterpress by printing on a platen press. Through a variety of projects, you will learn to handset 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 with your fellow classmates to take home. Learn the fundamentals of letterpress and become confident in the basics so you can take Continuing Letterpress.

Schedule

January 20, 2009 - March 10, 2009

• Wed 6:00p.m.-10:00p.m.

Pricing Details

Course fee is $375
Pratt members receive a 10% discount.

This class offers a discount or promotion

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