NEW! Letterpress Workshops

Introduction to Letterpress

Saturday, August 28, 2010 from 11 am to 5 pm

Click here to register online. You can also download a printable registration form.

Slow down, step back in time, and spend a Saturday in our vintage letterpress shop in southeast Portland. Students in this one day workshop will learn the basics of typesetting, lockup, make-ready, inking, and presswork. You are encouraged to bring ideas for a simple printed piece, such as a thank you note, greeting card, or calling card. Registration fee of $100, plus $20 shop fee. Enrollment is limited to 6 students. Register today to save your place.

Students will have access to all tools and equipment, including:

• Dozens of drawers of types, dingbats, logo cuts, etc.
• Antique "Advance" paper shear
• Assorted hand tools
• Soy-based inks
• Printmaking papers

Presses:

• Chandler & Price Old Style - 8 x 12
• Franklin Gordon 8 x 12
• Chandler & Price new Style 10 x 15
• Keley Excelsior 5 x 8 tabletop

Call 503-922-2310 for more information.