Learn the basics of letterpress in one day!

 

The workshop dates I am planning for 2012 are as follows -

 

Saturday February 11 (still some space if you hurry)

Saturday February 25 (full)

Saturday March 17

Saturday May 19

Saturday July 21

Saturday September 8

Saturday November 17

 

If you can make up a group of four people, then I will consider other dates. 

 

Cost is $140 plus GST per person, max of 4 people.

Contact me by email or telephone for info or workshop availability.

 

Our one day letterpress workshops are in two parts...

Part 1: Handset and print type in a creative way. (9.30am - 12.30pm)
Jumping straight in, participants will draw on an eclectic collection of lead and wood type and ornaments, to design and print a page of a font catalogue.

Part 2: Letterpress Postcard (1 - 4pm)
Participants will design and produce a set of personal cards with their own choice of subject. This is an opportunity to create your own; choose a quote from a book, a favourite poem or for inspiration take a look at: 
http://www.designer-daily.com/8-inspiring-type-specimens-1392
If time permits we will compose and print a group poster on the proofing press, using wood type.

The workshops are run by Graham Judd, owner of GTO Printers, and qualified letterpress machinist, with help from other letterpress enthusiasts.

This workshops are aimed at beginners, no experience or equipment necessary.

 

We cover the basics of handsetting, lockups, setting up the press and printing, then participants see what they can come up with. 


Please send me an email to register your interest or desire to participate and I will put you next in the queue!

 

 

Graham