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Letterpress: Monoprinting With Foliage

February 04, 2025

Break the rules and print outside the box! Discover the unique art of printing with natural materials like flowers and leaves using traditional letterpress techniques. In this class, you’ll explore monotype-style printmaking, learning how to safely press and print with real foliage to create one-of-a-kind designs. Experiment with the textures, shapes, and colors of leaves […]

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Introduction to Letterpress: Stationery Workshop

February 04, 2025

Plan and print your own stationery project! Through invitations, business cards, greeting cards, and letterheads, students will explore the medium of letterpress and its historical and contemporary uses, through the lens of stationery and graphic design. We will cover the basics of safe typesetting, composing a piece, proofing, letterpress printing, using the flat-bed and proofing […]

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Letterpress: Print Your Own Business Cards

February 04, 2025

Design and print custom business cards using traditional letterpress techniques. In this class, you’ll learn the basics of setting type, inking, and pressing, creating cards that are uniquely yours. Experiment with layouts, fonts, and colors, crafting a set of cards that will leave a lasting impression, whether for networking, creative expression, or developing your professional […]

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Introduction to Letterpress

February 04, 2025

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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