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Lead and Linoleum - An Introduction to Letterpress
Saturday, September 19 9:00 to 4:30 and
Sunday, September 20 12:00 to 4:00
Material Covered:
Lead and Linoleum - An Introduction to Letterpress
I. Overview and Discussion
- Letterpress Literature & Resources
- Letterpress Equipment
- Sources
II. Overview of Letterpress Process
- Linoleum and Woodcut
- Lead Type
- Photopolymer
III. Walk Through Simple Print Job
- Demonstration of Processes and Procedures
- Clean-up
IV. Linoleum Cuts
- Technique and Design
- Time to Develop and Carve Lino
V. Printing Lino
VI. Setting Lead Type
- Technique and Design
- Time to Develop Design and Set Type
VII. Critique and Wrap Up
Each student will leave with 25 printed pieces. Students developing booklets may need time to complete assembly at home. Materials will be provided. Each student will also leave with an example of other student’s work.
Tuition $120 + $25 for materials.