Classes
ONSITE: Printed Protest: Posters for Change
Explore the medium of the letterpress poster and its various historical and contemporary uses in protest messaging. Participants will workshop and discuss language, reach, and use and then plan their own poster in a size of their choice. We will cover the basics of safe typesetting, composing a piece, proofing, letterpress printing, using the flat-bed and proofing presses, as well as learning many inking techniques such as split-fountain color.
Special Notes
You will need to provide any specialty paper for individual projects; basic paper and other materials and equipment are provided. This class uses a historic printing press which requires the ability to stand and use your legs and arms simultaneously to operate. Please feel free to bring a short phrase or information you would like to print.
This studio is not wheel chair accessible from the interior due to two steps, but is accessible through an exterior door.
Classes are confirmed one week prior to the start date. In order to help us confirm classes, please register as early as possible.
This is an On-site course. Students must follow current Covid-19 protocols, as outlined on our website. On-site courses do not come with studio access outside of class time. Paid open studio access is available through our Studio Access Program. Please visit visarts.org for more information.
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