We love making art and we are fortunate to know some amazing artists who are willing to share their skills with the rest of us. We provide a creative environment for learning new skills, making friends, and making art. We always supply you with gloves, aprons, paper, and all the supplies you will need. PLUS, we set you up with a spread of dee-licous treats and of course, Oakland’s own, Numi Organic Tea is served. What are you waiting for? Sign up!
POSTER MAKING: HAND-SETTING TYPE ON A VANDERCOOK PRESS
$90 per person. Class size is limited to 6, so please register early to get a spot. Class is taught by the fabulous Rebecca Peters. No previous letterpress experience necessary. Learn basic wood and metal type setting using large type and print a 12″x18″ poster to keep. Some block images available as well. Come with a phrase, text, or saying in mind and design your own poster on the Vandercook 14 & 5 hand proof presses. Price of workshop INCLUDES material fee.Each student will also be able to take home at least one 12″x18″ poster print. Students will print at least 6 prints and exchange so everyone comes home with multiple prints. Delicious Numi Tea and light snacks will be provided.
SATURDAY, June 16TH, 1-6PM-SOLD OUT!
SATURDAY, JUNE 30TH, 1-6PM
WORKSHOPS WE OFFER:
-Basic letterpress printing on a Chandler and Price platen press
-Basics of hand setting type for posters on the Vandercook (cylinder press)
-Basics of hand-setting type for platen press 101