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73. Intro to Letterpress


  • Athenaeum Art Center 1955 Julian Avenue San Diego, CA, 92113 United States (map)

Eileen Kitrick 

Sundays, 5–9 PM 
January 31–March 7  
(6 weeks; 24 total hours of instruction) 
AAC Print Room 
$280/300 + $15 materials fee paid to instructor 

In this class, students will learn the basics of letterpress with lead and wood type on Asbern cylinder and flatbed proof presses. We will become familiar with typesetting, mixing ink, proper lockup with furniture and quoins, printing techniques, and the cleaning process. Students will be able to create editions of prints and receive guidance for a project of their choice, which could include broadsides, chapbooks, posters, and cards. 

Materials: Materials will be provided with the materials fee. Students can bring their own paper to print on or use what is in the studio. 

Max students: 6

Earlier Event: January 30
70. Relief Printmaking