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Teen Letterpress Intensive
March 25 @ 10:00 am - March 28 @ 4:00 pm
$25.00 – $400.00A 4-Day Workshop Just for Teens 13-18!
Monday–Thursday, March 25–March 28, 10am–4pm
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About this Workshop:
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 March 22, 2024 and includes all necessary materials. Students are responsible for providing their own lunch. Additional details and options will be provided at registration.
Please Note: This is a skills-building class, with each day expanding on what was learned the day before. Our class capacity is limited to ensure everyone has ample one-on-one time with the instructor. Please be sure you can commit to the full 4-day workshop. If you have questions, please let us know!
Images from the Summer 2023 Intensive session
CLASS MATERIALS LIST:
We’re providing everything you need for class. You may want to consider bringing the following optional items:
- Personal apron (we’ll have extras though)
- Notepad, sketchbook, and any other favorite writing/drawing tools for developing your ideas or taking notes
YOUR INSTRUCTOR:
Lauren Emeritz loves letters but not spelling. When she found out graphic design existed she signed right up! After loving that for a while, she wanted to get off the computer and get her hands dirty. Letterpress combines all her favorite things: type (especially wood type), paper, ink, creativity / problem-solving and making things by hand. You can find her on the interweb at: abstractorange.com
Thanks to a Community Investment Grant from Prince George’s County Executive Angela Alsobrooks’ administration, students living or attending school in Prince George’s County qualify for a significantly discounted tuition of $25. Proof of residency or enrollment will be required after registration.