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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