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Make+Take: Make Deeper Impressions, October 2025

with Kristina Matherne

October 15, 2025 @ 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm

$45.00

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Wednesday, October 15, 7pm-9pm

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About this Workshop:

Join us for this engaging introduction to letterpress as we learn how to use the Vandercook press to communicate with impressions of text on paper—without ink! You’ll learn basic typesetting and take away examples of your efforts in blind embossing. No homework and no experience necessary. Just bring yourself and get ready to have some fun!

Level: Beginner – no experience necessary

Registration closes October 8, 2025 and includes all materials.

Sample images by Elisabeth Boerwinkel

CLASS MATERIALS LIST:

Registration includes all the materials you’ll need for class. Additionally, you may want to consider bringing the following optional supplies:

  • (optional) Personal apron (we’ll have extras) or wear clothes that can get inky—even though we’re not using ink, it’s better to be safe than sorry
  • (optional) Pencil and paper if you want to take notes
  • A few ideas for what you’d like to print, such as a favorite word or short (3-5 word) phrase

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

YOUR INSTRUCTOR:

Kristina N. Matherne is an artist, master gardener, and educator living in Washington, D.C. She graduated with a Bachelor of Fine Arts in printmaking from Stephen F. Austin State University. Following graduation, she worked with Master Printer Charles D. Jones printing and binding fine art books. She has worked as an educator in South Korea and southeast D.C. Kristina is passionate about advocating for education equity, incorporating art into urban communities, and working with others towards the peace and prosperity of her neighborhood. Her work is currently inspired by urban gardening in D.C.’s northeast community of Deanwood. Follow Kristina’s work on Instagram @evenstarpress.

 

 

“I enjoyed the ‘playful’ aspect of letting participants explore and try things out on their own.”
—Previous workshop participant

 

“Great instructor! She was very passionate and helpful.”
—Participant, Make+Take: Flip the Script