Teen Letterpress Intensive, Aug 2023

During this 4-day workshop students will be introduced to the exciting and inky world of letterpress! Students will experience the art of letterpress printing, including how historical equipment is now used to make modern creations, like persuasive posters, art prints, and cards. 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. Students will also learn about the steps to becoming certified and using the studio independently beyond this class.

Registration extended through August 6, 2023 and includes all necessary materials. Instructor to be announced soon.

Please note: Students are responsible for providing their own lunch. A microwave and refrigerator are available for use.

Sample posters by Pyramid Atlantic artists.