Sun, Oct 27
|The Lark's Nest
6 Hour Letterpress Intensive Workshop
Make your own greeting cards, postcards, limited edition prints, and more!
Time & Location
Oct 27, 2024, 12:00 PM – 6:00 PM
The Lark's Nest, 14118 7th St, Dade City, FL 33525, USA
About the event
Limited to 6 participants.
Join instructor Ava Larkin and take a deep dive into the art of Letterpress Printing.
In this 6-hour class participants will be introduced to and gain first-hand knowledge of:
- Letterpress terminology
- Font - sizes & styles
- Identifying Printing Presses
- Layout
- Locking up type
- Operating Platen and Proof Presses
- Hand Inking techniques
- And More!
Participants will have the opportunity to use both the platen and proof presses, experiment with various colors of ink and hand-inking techniques, play with layering, print with lead and wood type, and work with paper of various sizes, weights, and composition. There will be a 30 minute optional break. Food and drink are allowed, but are not permitted in active work areas and must remain in the front lounge or in your locker.
Suitable for ages 14+
All materials will be provided.
Interested in working on a specific project? Contact aval@thelarksnest.org to discuss!