One on One Platen Press Help

I’m looking for someone (somewhat) local to the Philly area who may have some spare time to help out a newbie.

I have a BFA in printmaking, however we did not have letterpress equipment, so I have been teaching myself. I took a workshop last year that was a few hours long, it was really great, however it was for a vandercook press and I have two platen presses.

I currently have a sigwalt tabletop platen and a C&P new style platen. I have a good understanding of the process and equipment, I’ve read an old text book on printing, but it would be really helpful just to watch someone experienced and watch the process along side them. I’m just a visual learner that way, and the book doesn’t talk back when I have questions.
I am willing to come to you, of course. And I would really love if someone could go over my sigwalt with me, which I can bring along to wherever.

I can’t offer too much as far as monetary compensation right now, but I am willing to work it off or barter, something like that.
Thanks for looking! I look forward to hearing from you.

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