Letterpress Print Party Workshop

Come work in the Cornish College of the Arts Print and Letterpress Lab in Seattle!



6 hours Class size 8 to 15 guests     $138
Discover the fascinating art of letterpress as you create your own art in this Seattle workshop! You'll have the opportunity to explore the extensive collection of lead and wood types, ornaments, and cuts in the Cornish letterpress studio.
Beginners and enthusiasts alike will benefit from a day in the studio focused on the basics of typesetting and hand-printing, with plenty of time to create a small personal project or two. Get inky and experiment with our collection of historic letterpress printing equipment.
You will create one collaborative print and at least one simple personal project. Instructor Dan D Shafer has helped build the Cornish letterpress studio over the last two decades into a vast library of printing odds and ends that are sure to inspire.
By the end of the workshop, you will have hands-on experience and a solid foundation in both the technical and artistic aspects of letterpress printing, allowing you to incorporate these skills into your broader artistic practice.
What you'll learn
  • Familiarity with the parts and functions of various letterpress machines (e.g., platen presses, cylinder presses).
  • Hand-setting type using movable metal or wooden type.
  • Applying principles of typography, layout, and design to create visually appealing prints.
  • Understanding the aesthetics of letterpress printing and how it differs from digital printing.
  • Choosing appropriate paper types for different projects.
Knowledge required
Beginner friendly!
 
What you'll get
One collaborative print and at least one personal print.
 
Suitable for

This class is great for a team building activity, Christmas party or bachelorette party.

Suitable for adults, and kids (minimum 8 years old).

An adult must accompany any attending kids, and must pay for a separate ticket.

Location

Cornish College of the Arts - 1000 Lenora Street, Seattle, WA

Free night (after 4pm) and weekend parking. Bus and Light Rail close by.

Letterpress Print Party Workshop location
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As one of the few performing and visual arts colleges in the US, Cornish College of the Arts has been a cornerstone of interdisciplinary collaboration. A hub for artists of all disciplines, Cornish is a lab for creativity and transformation, where students are empowered to become artists, citizens, and innovators. Diversity and inclusion are at the heart of Cornish's culture; everyone and everybody is welcome.
Launched in 2023, Cornish+ is the Cornish College of the Arts' invitation to explore to all Cornish has to offer. Cornish+ offers programs for youth, adults, intergenerational communities & families, beginners to advanced. Watch this video (right) to learn more about The Cornish Experience.
2024-10-11 15:00:00
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