Anyplace to actually learn in Philadelphia

I am really interested in letterpress and type design, but there doesn’t seem to be anywhere to learn hands on.

Does anybody know of a place/have a place to learn in the philadelphia area and will take sweat equity in exchange?

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Excelsior press is in New Jersey, not far from Philly. They give lessons. Dik G.

Thanks, I’ll check it out.

Hi, i have a shop in port richmond, PA and would love to talk about— how you could have some hands-on experience. I have the huge task of unpacking, sorting, cleaning, organinizing and learning over 50 yrs of collected letterpress equipment/ materials. Contact me at [email protected] !

Thanks, Aimee

red-wilson I might be able to give you a hand sometime how do I get in touch.

We do a number of workshops in Newark, Delaware, about 45 minutes from Philadelphia. Take a look at our website at http://leadgraffiti.com

We have a couple of upcoming basic in Metal Type Composition, floor model platen presses, and Vandercooks. We also have press rental after you’ve completed the appropriate workshop.

Thanks everyone. Aimee, I sent you an email