Jenny Wilkson

the Intro to Letterpress class at the School of Visual Concepts is in a comfortable, well lit studio with a number of well maintained presses and many many drawers of type and ornaments. the studio is available for use outside of class 5 days a week and access to highly trained TA's is available every saturday. this combination of access, trained support and well maintained equipment is a great support for adult students who are taking this class in addition to maintaining full-time work schedules. the office staff at the school are informed, friendly and eager to help. there is even a free snack bar available before class! i am disabled and found the staff to be extremely accommodating.

if you have any interest in letterpress printing, taking a class with jenny wilkson is the very best introduction you could possibly have. jenny provides hands-on experience in the very first class to allow you to understand the whole process of printing. she makes sure there is lots of help, without "doing it for you". after you've seen the what and how, she provides a comprehensive set of handouts to help you remember the intricacies of the processes. each class is clearly organized, and thanks to those handouts you know what to expect, and how to best prepare for each week's lesson. in addition jenny herself is unflappable in the face of a room full of beginners struggling to produce their first (or second or third) set of prints. she offers excellent feedback on designs, while allowing each student to follow their own aestetic lead. i found her to be quick to respond to questions both in and out of class. she seems equally comfortable with students from a range of backgrounds--from students to practicing professionals. my class included both and we all learned a lot and produced work we enjoyed and were proud of.