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Just for Teens: Letterpress Printed Posters and Art Prints
August 13 @ 10:30 am - 4:30 pm
$134.00An In-Studio Workshop with Sarah Matthews
Wednesday, August 13, 10:30am-4:30pm
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About this Workshop:
Join us for an exciting introduction to the inky world of letterpress! Experience the art of letterpress printing, including how historical equipment is now used to make modern creations like persuasive posters and art prints. They’ll explore the differences between cylinder and platen presses, set a variety of type and images, mix ink, investigate the relationship between form and content in letterpress printing, and plan multi-step designs. Students will be able to experiment with different approaches as they express themselves with type, leaving with a small collection of 2-3 color prints. At the end of the workshop, students will have a basic understanding of how to properly use the equipment and operate in a functioning community print studio.
Please note: Students are responsible for providing their own lunch. A microwave and refrigerator are available for use during the lunch break.
Level: Beginner – no previous experience necessary
Registration closes August 7, 2025 and includes all necessary materials. Students may wish to bring additional, optional items of their own—please see the materials section below for details.
Images from previous teen workshops
CLASS MATERIALS LIST:
Registration includes all materials—just come ready to have fun! In addition, you may want to bring the following items for class:
- (optional) Personal apron or smock (we’ll have extras) and/or wear clothes that can get inky
- (optional) Sketchbook or notebook to take notes
- (recommended) Comfortable shoes – you’ll be on your feet for most of the day
Note: For your safety we also recommend short sleeves only, close-toed shoes, and that long hair be tied back.
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.