Activist Posters

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

Activist posters have been an integral form of public art, often political in nature, since their inception. They can be carried in a march, hoisted at rallies, or displayed in the streets. In this workshop, we will make multiples by learning the basics of letterpress printing by collaboratively designing and printing a small edition. Students will learn the fundamentals of proper presswork including registration, inking, and impression.

Level: This class is appropriate for adult students at all levels.
Dates & Time: Saturday & Sunday, May 20th & 21st (10am-4pm)
Max. no of students: 6
Instructor: Kyle Schlesinger
Cost: $240 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

Kyle Schlesinger is a poet who writes and lectures on typography and artists’ books. Schlesinger’s recent books of poetry include Parts of Speech (Chax Press, 2014), The Do How w/ James Yeary (Great Fainting Spells, 2013), and Picture Day (Electio Editions, 2012). Scholarly works include Letterpress Revolution (Ugly Ducking Presse, 2016) Threads w/ Steve Clay (Granary Books, 2015), Poems & Pictures: A Renaissance in the Art of the Book (Center for Book Arts, 2010). He is proprietor of Cuneiform Press and Associate Professor of Publishing at UHV.