Monday, December 02, 2013

January Letterpress Workshop - University of Otago

Letterpress Printing by Hand
Dates: 27-31 Jan
Times: 10am to 4pm (lunch 12-1pm)

Venue: Otakou Press Room, Ist Floor, adjacent to Special Collections, Central Library
University of Otago
Course fee: $375
Enrolment Limits: 8

To Register please call  (03) 479 9181


Course Outline
Invented in the mid-15th century, letterpress printing’s recent revival as an artisanal form is flourishing where printing presses still survive. This course is a rare opportunity to work with the experts to discover the technique and its artistic possibilities.
During this intensive five day course participants will complete a small project, such as printing a haiku, a visiting card or letterhead.  The presenters will cover an introduction to letterpress, fundamentals of type, letterpress in context. There will also be visits to private press printing collections.
Aprons or overalls will be provided. Please bring your own hand towel.

Prior knowledge of letterpress is not necessary.

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