ExpiredLetterpress Intensive

Over 6 weeks, students will learn the basics of letterpress printing. Topics covered include setting type by hand and incorporating images using photopolymer plates, linoleum blocks, and pressure printing using found objects. Fundamentals of proper presswork will be emphasized, including registration, inking, and impression, using the Vandercook proof presses. Students can expect to complete several small individual projects.

Level: This class is appropriate for students at all levels.
Dates: 6 Wednesdays, September 25 – October 23 (Make-up date TBD)
Time: 6-9pm
Max. no of students: 6
Instructor: Kevin Auer
Cost: $270 tuition

This workshop will be held at our new location. 5501 North Lamar Blvd, near the intersection of Lamar Blvd and Koenig Ln.

Note: Members receive a 10% discount off the price of tuition and materials. Please click here to join as a Member.

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.

This class will meet on the following dates and times:
Wednesday, September 25th, 6-9pm
Wednesday, October 2nd, 6-9pm
Wednesday, October 9th, 6-9pm
Wednesday, October 16th, 6-9pm
Wednesday, October 23rd, 6-9pm
Sixth class date TBD

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 and has also done some book conservation at the Harry Ransom Center. 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, as part of their summer workshop program, and also taught letterpress as an adjunct professor at the Maryland Institute College of Art. And for the past year and a half, Kevin has been the shop manager for the letterpress shop in the Design Department at the University of Texas.