Let letterpress be that something special this holiday season! Learn the basics concepts of letterpress printing using wood and metal type and photopolymer plates. The majority of class time will be spent printing a collection of holiday cards on the tabletop platen presses. Students can expect to complete a small edition of cards with greetings such as “Season’s Greetings”, “Happy Holidays” and “Happy New Year”. We may even print “Thank You” cards, ending the year in a spirit of gratitude!
Level: This class is appropriate for students at all levels.
Dates: Saturday, November 14
Time: 12pm-4pm
Instructor: Laura Thoms
Cost: $60 tuition + $15 materials fee
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Laura Thoms is a letterpress printer & woodcut artist from Washington, DC, currently living in Austin, TX. Laura studied bookbinding under Priscilla Spitler, paper making under Timothy Barrett and attended the University of Iowa Center for the Book. Thoms has operated Red Press Printing since 2008. Red Press specializes in printing both from Laura’s collection of wood and metal type, as well as custom design work using polymer plates. Red Press prints handset show posters, business identity, custom invitations, bespoke stationery, postcards, labels, broadsides, books, zines and special edition art prints. Clients include Franklin Bbq, McGarrah Jessee, and Lollapalooza. Her work has appeared in HOW Design Magazine, Bon Appetit, and Communication Arts Typography Annual. www.redpressprinting.com
- November 14, 2015
12:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Total spaces remaining: 6