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ONSITE: Introduction to Letterpress

April 17, 2023

Explore the letterpress printing process, which dates back to the 15th century and the time of Gutenberg. We’ll cover typesetting, inking, printing and paper selection as you become familiar with the terminology and VisArts’ presses. You’ll have time to create multiple pieces and trade work with classmates, which will help you build a small collection […]

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ONSITE: Lego Letterpress (Ages 9-11)

February 07, 2023

Learn how to use VisArts' letterpress studio by using Legos! Letterpress is a form of relief printmaking that uses a printing press and typesetting individual letters to create words and designs for printed media. We will be using Legos to create our own designs and print them on paper.

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ONSITE: Introduction to Letterpress

February 07, 2023

Explore the letterpress printing process, which dates back to the 15th century and the time of Gutenberg. We’ll cover typesetting, inking, printing and paper selection as you become familiar with the terminology and VisArts’ presses. You’ll have time to create multiple pieces and trade work with classmates, which will help you build a small collection […]

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Letterpress + Block Printed Merch (Ages 12-14)

January 24, 2023

We're getting the band back together! Join artist Sam Christian and learn to use the letterpress studio to create rad band posters, cool stickers, and merch. Letterpress is a form of relief printmaking that uses a printing press and typesetting individual letters to create words and designs for printed media. Bands originally used this form […]

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Lego Letterpress (Ages 9-11)

January 24, 2023

Learn how to use VisArts' letterpress studio by using Legos! Letterpress is a form of relief printmaking that uses a printing press and typesetting individual letters to create words and designs for printed media. We will be using Legos to create our own designs and print them on paper.

read more

Lego Letterpress (Ages 9-11)

January 24, 2023

Learn how to use VisArts' letterpress studio by using Legos! Letterpress is a form of relief printmaking that uses a printing press and typesetting individual letters to create words and designs for printed media. We will be using Legos to create our own designs and print them on paper.

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ONSITE: Introduction to Letterpress (A)

November 07, 2022

Explore the letterpress printing process, which dates back to the 15th century and the time of Gutenberg. We’ll cover typesetting, inking, printing and paper selection as you become familiar with the terminology and VisArts’ presses. You’ll have time to create multiple pieces and trade work with classmates, which will help you build a small collection […]

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ONSITE: Letterpress Posters + Merch (Ages 12-14)

November 07, 2022

We're getting the band back together! Join artist Sam Page and learn to use the letterpress studio to create rad band posters, cool stickers, and merch. Letterpress is a form of relief printmaking which uses a printing press and typesetting (individual letters) to create words and designs for printed media. Bands originally used this form […]

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ONSITE: Introduction to Letterpress (B)

November 07, 2022

Explore the letterpress printing process, which dates back to the 15th century and the time of Gutenberg. We’ll cover typesetting, inking, printing and paper selection as you become familiar with the terminology and VisArts’ presses. You’ll have time to create multiple pieces and trade work with classmates, which will help you build a small collection […]

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B: Letterpress Cards with Natalie Kay (Adults and Youth 12+ with Registered Adult)

August 08, 2022

Let's make letterpress cards! We'll walk through the design and typesetting processes of letterpress printing. A selection of designs will be typeset and ready to print on the Challenge Proof Press and mini Kelsey Platen Press. Letterpress is a historic way of printing that involves setting individual letters and images into one of our century […]

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ONSITE: Introduction to Letterpress

July 12, 2022

Explore the letterpress printing process, which dates back to the 15th century and the time of Gutenberg. We’ll cover typesetting, inking, printing and paper selection as you become familiar with the terminology and VisArts’ presses. You’ll have time to create multiple pieces and trade work with classmates, which will help you build a small collection […]

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ONSITE: Letterpress Posters (Ages 15–18)

July 12, 2022

From rock bands to art shows, everything needs a poster. The poster is how we share quick information, celebrate each other and archive the future. In this class, we’ll focus on the different aspects of letterpress to make bold works that say something cool. Letterpress is a form of relief printmaking which uses a printing […]

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ONSITE: Reductive Color Woodcut

April 14, 2022

Create multicolored relief prints from a single block using the magic of reductive woodcut! We'll learn how to plan and carve a reductive print, and then crank them out in the VisArts letterpress studio. We'll make two different prints (one smaller, one larger).

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ONSITE: Letterpress Printed Stationery

April 14, 2022

Try out letterpress printing and create a set of beautiful notecards that you can send to family and friends! You'll learn how to set wood and metal type as well as how to operate a letterpress printing machine, including inking up, proofing, and adjusting paper position. We’ll play around with fun, wordy greeting card designs, […]

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ONSITE: Introduction to Letterpress

April 14, 2022

Explore the letterpress printing process, which dates back to the 15th century and the time of Gutenberg. We’ll cover typesetting, inking, printing and paper selection as you become familiar with the terminology and VisArts’ presses. You’ll have time to create multiple pieces and trade work with classmates, which will help you build a small collection […]

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