Printing on the Platen Press

THIS WORKSHOP WILL MEET IN-PERSON AT THE AUSTIN BOOK ARTS CENTER.

Learn the fundamentals of printing using the platen jobber, perfect for small format jobs, such as greeting cards, business cards, envelopes, etc. Using ABAC’s 8 x 12 Chandler & Price, old-style treadle press and a collection of type forms and photopolymer plates, students will learn how to set up the press and operate it safely. Experience the charm and efficiency of printing on a platen jobber!

Level: Some printing experience preferred.
Dates & Time: Saturday, August 12th (10am-4pm)
Max. no of students: 6
Instructor: Kevin Auer
Cost: $120 tuition + $10 materials fee

Members receive a 10% discount off the cost of the workshop, among other benefits.
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Completion of this class will qualify you for the Printshop Renter Training workshop that will enable you to use the studios for your own projects. Details on Open Studio may be found here.

ABOUT YOUR INSTRUCTOR

Kevin Auer trained as an apprentice in bookbinding with Scott Mullenberg in Portland, Maine. He then worked as a conservation technician for a number of years at Cornell University. After graduating from the conservation program at the University of Texas at Austin, Kevin worked as a book conservator at the Walters Art Museum. Kevin learned letterpress from David Wolfe in Portland, Maine. He co-owned Wolfe Editions, a small shop that specialized in artists’ books and limited edition work. Kevin also ran his own shop for a number of years doing letterpress printing and book binding. He has taught letterpress at Dartmouth College, The Maryland Institute College of Art, and The University of Texas at Austin. Kevin is currently the Director of the Communication Design Program at The University of Houston, Victoria.