May 03 - 17, 2025
Intro to Letterpress: Pressure Printing & Type Setting
Kala Printmaking Studio • 1060 Heinz Avenue 3rd floor Berkeley, CA 94710 Organized by Kala Art InstituteAbout this event
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Join us for an immersive workshop delving into the captivating world of letterpress printing! Through examples and ideas, we will talk about combining words and images to create an expressive print. Using a Vandercook proof press, we will learn to hand set lead and wood type, design and create a pressure printing "plate", and combine them into a letterpress print. We will also cover how to ink the press, lock up the press bed with type, set up for printing and clean the press. Participants will work together on the press as we print and learn multiple troubleshooting techniques. Through guided activities and individualized instruction, participants will have the opportunity to design and produce their own stunning prints, learning effective composition and layering techniques along the way. No experience necessary - all are welcome!
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Ages 18-99
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