Introduction to Letterpress (A)

Introduction to Letterpress (A)

Adult Multi-Week | This class has been canceled

1812 West Main Street Richmond, VA 23220 United States

Letterpress + Book Arts

Beginner

10/14/2019-11/18/2019

1:00 PM-4:00 PM EDT on Mon

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$170.00

$153.00

$15.00

$15.00

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 of handmade letterpress art.

  • This class uses a historic printing press which requires the ability to stand and use your legs and arms simultaneously to operate. Classes are confirmed one week prior to the start date. In order to help us confirm classes, please register as early as possible.
  • You will need to provide any specialty paper for individual projects; basic paper and other materials and equipment are provided.
Cook-Asaro, Jen

Jen Cook-Asaro is the owner of Butchertown Press, right here in Richmond. She graduated Brooks Institute with a BA in Photography but, after taking a class at Visarts, fell madly in love with letterpress. She hopes to pass the letterpress bug along to as many students as possible.