Holiday Card Workshop

Holiday Card Workshop

Weekend Workshops (OLD) | This class is completed

1812 West Main Street Richmond, VA 23220 United States

Letterpress + Book Arts

All Levels

11/12/2016 (one day)

10:00 AM-4:00 PM EDT on Sat

$80.00

$73.50

Learn some letterpress basics and create your own set of holiday cards. The letterpress dates back to the 15th century and the time of Gutenberg, and it remains a compelling printing process today. In this workshop, terminology, setting type, inking, printing, and paper selection are generously discussed. All materials are provided. A lunch break will be provided; students are encouraged to bring a bag lunch.

Kay, Natalie

Natalie Kay is the owner of Off the Beaten Press. She lives and works in Richmond, VA but plays all over. An avid traveler, she finds inspiration for her designs everywhere she goes. Natalie grew up in the Washington, DC area and has a degree in Graphic Design from James Madison University, where they taught her the difference between a typeface and a font. She has a huge passion for design which translated naturally to printmaking. She loves to letterpress and shares that love with her students through classes at the local art center. Website: offthebeatenpress.com