Introduction to Letterpress Printing, $75 April 9, 2011, 10 a.m - 2 p.m.
June 11, 2011, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Have an interest in printing, printmaking, type, design or just want to try something new? Learn the basics of letterpress printing at our half-day workshop! Set your own composition (form) and print on our Vandercook 4T Proof Press! Classes are held from 10am-2pm. Cost is $75, which includes instruction, materials, and no less than 10 prints of your creation. You will also take home 1 print from your fellow classmates! Workshops are limited to 4 people for the most in-depth experience. Topics covered: brief history of letterpress, setting type, plate printing, mixing inks, selecting paper, and much more!
Business Card Printing (1-clr), $80
April 30, 2011, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.
May 14, 2011, 10 a.m - 2 p.m.:
We are excited to introduce this new workshop to our schedule! If you have ever wanted letterpress business cards, but didn’t want to pay full price to get them printed-this is for you! You will be able to design your own 1-color, 1-side business card and print it on your own! Each person signed up for this workshop will get up close and personal with a platen press: setting up the plate, inking the press, cutting paper and printing! Plates will be ordered for you—all you have to do is print! Cost is $80, which includes instruction, materials, plate (which you can keep) and no less than 100 business cards! Workshops are limited to 4 people, with staggered time slots to prevent delayed printing. Topics covered: brief history of letterpress, plate printing, mixing inks, selecting paper, and much more!
Private Session Printing, 4 hrs. $150 (+materials)
by appointment
Have a specific project you want to print? Wedding invitations? Business cards?) We would be happy to help you get your fingers inky by teaching you in a focused 1-on-1 session. Get an in-depth experience: selecting colors and mixing inks, choosing & cutting paper, printing and cleaning the press. Plate printing welcome or choose from our wood type collection! Each project varies, so we always like to discuss before you register. More in-depth projects (such as a 2-clr. business card or wedding invitation set) will require more than 1 session.
Reservations may be made here or by e-mail info(at)frenchpressonline.com or by phone (716) 832-1902. Payment in full is due at time of registration. Register early, as classes fill-up fast!
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