This fast-paced, one-day course will be hands-on and inky. You will learn about many aspects of letterpress printing. This is a jam-packed day with information about how to set up printing presses and generally how to start the whole letterpress printing process. There will be tips on how to achieve the best possible print, where to source machines, maintenance advice, the history of letterpress and information that can be used across many other printing disciplines.
During the course, you will learn how to handle type, different inking techniques and effects and the fundamentals of design and composition with type. You will use a selection of the tutor’s wood block type collection to print your own unique poster/posters, alongside the use of the tutor’s 1950’s George Pallister Proofing press or West Dean College’s very own Farley or Albion presses.
Over the course of the day, you will create a custom letterpress poster/posters.
By the end of the course, you will have learnt new letterpress design, handling and printing skills, and you will have produced a letterpress poster/s.
Included
- Ink
- 3 x sheets of Hereford printing paper and newsprint
What students need to bring
Available to buy
Available from shop:
- A good variety of art materials including inks and printing papers
Additional information
Please wear appropriate clothing/aprons for the workshop or studio. This includes stout covered footwear, i.e. no open-toes or sandals.
Student registration: 9.15am - 9.30am
Course teaching: 9.30am - 5pm
Morning session: 9.30am - 1pm
Lunch break: 1pm - 2pm*
Afternoon session: 2pm - 5pm
Teaching finishes: 5pm
*Lunch can be purchased on campus, view options