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Fit 2 Print: A Letterpress Club

A 6-week workshop with Sarah Matthews starting on

January 11 @ 3:00 pm - 7:00 pm

$492.00

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An 6-Week In-Studio Workshop!

New Schedule as of 12/2/25!
Sundays, January 11, 18, 25, February 1, 15, and 22, 3-7pm

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About this Workshop:

Discover the craft and creativity of letterpress in this comprehensive 6-week, hands-on workshop. Whether you’re new to printing or looking to sharpen your skills, Fit 2 Print will guide you through the essentials: setting metal and wood type, carving linocuts, mixing bold, layered colors, and running the press with confidence.

Along the way, you’ll learn expert tips for inking, registration, and creating cohesive designs that bring type and image together beautifully. The series wraps up with a finished portfolio of prints that showcase your technique, style, and imagination—truly Fit 2 Print.

At the end of class, you’ll be able to:

  • Set metal and wood type with precision
  • Mix and manage ink for color and consistency
  • Operate a Vandercook press safely and effectively
  • Carve and print linocuts
  • Plan and produce a cohesive, colorful print series
  • Maintain and troubleshoot presses

Level: Beginner—No prerequisites required. Perfect for true beginners, those looking to refresh their skills, and those looking to build skills in new and experimental techniques.

Registration closes January 4, 2026. Material fees are included with your registration to cover the supplies provided in class. Students may/will need to gather/purchase additional materials for class (see the materials list below). This list will also be provided with the registration confirmation email.

Sample images by Sarah Matthews

CLASS MATERIALS LIST:

Registration includes a $75 materials fee to cover all of the necessary materials provided in class, including cardstock, chipboard, ink, an unmounted linoleum block, and access to drawing and carving tools. Students will need to supply additional materials of their own, including:

  • (optional) Personal apron (we’ll have extras) and/or wear clothes that can get inky
  • (optional) Sketchbook or notebook to take notes and work out ideas
  • (optional) Additional paper you might like to try printing on – old prints, maps, etc can make for fun textures and interest

Note: For your safety we also recommend short sleeves only, close-toed shoes, and that long hair be tied back for each session.

YOUR INSTRUCTOR:

Sarah Matthews is a 2016 MA Art & the Book graduate from the Corcoran College of Arts and Design, and holds an MBA with a Marketing Concentration and BS in Sociology from Bowie State University. Matthews’ work has been exhibited nationally and is part of the permanent collections of Yale’s Beinecke Rare Book & Manuscript Library, GWU’s Gelman Library, University of Puget Sound, and Samford University. Matthews is a full-time artist, teacher, & YouTuber (SARAHBEME). You can view her work at iamsarahmatthews.com.

 

 

“Sarah is an amazing instructor! She is extremely knowledgeable, professional, and engaging. Also, she is sooo joyful and peaceful …”

—Workshop Participant, Letterpress Junk Journals