Printing

Our printing curriculum is designed to introduce the fundamentals of letterpress printing, get you printing on your own and present recent technologies and alternative techniques for producing images and text on paper.

Workshops: Printing

Title Instructor Summary Status
Printing Core Curriculum, Certificate Program
Sessions: 4
Start: May 5, 2012, 9:30 AM
End: May 26, 2012, 5:30 PM
Mary Laird

This series of workshops covers typesetting and printing on a Vandercook cylinder press using metal type, wood type, and photopolymer plates. You will have the opportunity to work on your own projects as well as create collaborative works with other students. You will learn advanced typesetting and press lock-up, how to print on dry and damp paper, ink mixing, multiple-color registration, and the basics of press mechanics. After this workshop you will be qualified to rent SFCB's Vandercook presses.

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Printing Core Curriculum, Certificate Program
Sessions: 9
Start: May 7, 2012, 6:30 PM
End: July 9, 2012, 10:00 PM
Leigh McLellan

This series of workshops covers typesetting and printing on a Vandercook cylinder press using metal type, wood type and photopolymer plates. You will have the opportunity to work on your own projects as well as create collaborative works with other students. You will learn advanced typesetting and press lock-up, ink mixing, multiple-color registration, and the basics of press mechanics. After this workshop you will be qualified to rent SFCB's Vandercook presses.

Open
Printing Open Print Studio
Sessions: 1
Start: May 16, 2012, 5:00 PM
End: May 16, 2012, 10:00 PM

Open Print Studio is a great way to print your own projects. An expert printer is always on hand to answer questions.

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Printing
Sessions: 1
Start: May 22, 2012, 6:30 PM
End: May 22, 2012, 9:30 PM
Adam Ewing

Curious about the world of letterpress printing but not sure where to start? Wondering if letterpress printing is up your alley? Get your feet wet in this introductory workshop by pulling your own print off both a Vandercook cylinder press and a tabletop platen press.

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Printing
Sessions: 1
Start: May 23, 2012, 6:30 PM
End: May 23, 2012, 9:30 PM
Lara Durback

Are you one of the surviving letter-writers in the world? Learn the basics of letterpress printing with lead type by making your own personalized letterhead or notecard.

Open
Printing Open Print Studio
Sessions: 1
Start: May 24, 2012, 5:00 PM
End: May 24, 2012, 10:00 PM

Open Print Studio is a great way to print your own projects. An expert printer is always on hand to answer questions.

Open
Printing
Sessions: 1
Start: May 27, 2012, 9:30 AM
End: May 27, 2012, 5:30 PM
Mary Laird

Have you taken some printing workshops but need a refresher? This workshop is designed for students with printing experience who are feeling a bit hesitant or rusty. A great day for renewing your relationship to the process and inspiring your confidence that will bring you eight hours closer to mastery.

Open
Printing
Sessions: 1
Start: May 28, 2012, 9:30 AM
End: May 28, 2012, 12:30 PM
Paula Gloistein

Curious about the world of letterpress printing but not sure where to start? Wondering if letterpress printing is up your alley? Get your feet wet in this introductory workshop by pulling your own print off both a Vandercook cylinder press and a tabletop platen press.

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Printing
Sessions: 1
Start: May 28, 2012, 2:00 PM
End: May 28, 2012, 5:00 PM
Rocket Caleshu

Curious about the world of letterpress printing but not sure where to start? Wondering if letterpress printing is up your alley? Get your feet wet in this introductory workshop by pulling your own print off both a Vandercook cylinder press and a tabletop platen press.

Wait-list
Printing Core Curriculum, Certificate Program
Sessions: 1
Start: May 29, 2012, 6:30 PM
End: May 29, 2012, 9:30 PM
Joel Benson

Using digital files that you supply, learn to make detailed, high-quality photopolymer plates for fine letterpress printing.

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Printing Open Print Studio
Sessions: 1
Start: May 30, 2012, 5:00 PM
End: May 30, 2012, 10:00 PM

Open Print Studio is a great way to print your own projects. An expert printer is always on hand to answer questions.

Open
Printing Core Curriculum, Certificate Program
Sessions: 4
Start: June 3, 2012, 9:30 AM
End: June 24, 2012, 5:30 PM
Lisa Rappoport

This series of workshops covers typesetting and printing on a Vandercook cylinder press using metal type, wood type, and photopolymer plates. You will have the opportunity to work on your own projects as well as create collaborative works with other students. You will learn advanced typesetting and press lock-up, how to print on dry and damp paper, ink mixing, multiple-color registration, and the basics of press mechanics. After this workshop you will be qualified to rent SFCB's Vandercook presses.

Open
Printing Open Print Studio
Sessions: 1
Start: June 8, 2012, 5:00 PM
End: June 8, 2012, 10:00 PM

Open Print Studio is a great way to print your own projects. An expert printer is always on hand to answer questions.

Open
Printing Core Curriculum, Certificate Program
Sessions: 2
Start: June 9, 2012, 10:00 AM
End: June 16, 2012, 6:00 PM
Grendl Löfkvist

Learn to print on a press small enough to fit into almost any studio! This workshop is ideal for beginners, especially those interested in printing cards and invitations.

Open
Printing Core Curriculum, Certificate Program
Sessions: 5
Start: June 11, 2012, 9:30 AM
End: June 15, 2012, 5:30 PM
Mary Laird

This series of workshops covers typesetting and printing on a Vandercook cylinder press using metal type, wood type, and photopolymer plates. You will have the opportunity to work on your own projects as well as create collaborative works with other students. You will learn advanced typesetting and press lock-up, how to print on dry and damp paper, ink mixing, multiple-color registration, and the basics of press mechanics. After this workshop you will be qualified to rent SFCB's Vandercook presses.

Open
Printing
Sessions: 1
Start: June 14, 2012, 6:30 PM
End: June 14, 2012, 9:30 PM
Alan Hillesheim

Learn to maintain your Vandercook proof press and get tips on troubleshooting and basic repair.

Open
Printing Core Curriculum, Certificate Program
Sessions: 1
Start: June 19, 2012, 6:30 PM
End: June 19, 2012, 9:30 PM
Rocket Caleshu

Using digital files that you supply, learn to make detailed, high-quality photopolymer plates for fine letterpress printing.

Open
Printing
Sessions: 1
Start: June 21, 2012, 6:30 PM
End: June 21, 2012, 9:30 PM
Rocket Caleshu

Curious about the world of letterpress printing but not sure where to start? Wondering if letterpress printing is up your alley? Get your feet wet in this introductory workshop by pulling your own print off both a Vandercook cylinder press and a tabletop platen press.

Open
Printing Open Print Studio
Sessions: 1
Start: June 22, 2012, 5:00 PM
End: June 22, 2012, 10:00 PM

Open Print Studio is a great way to print your own projects. An expert printer is always on hand to answer questions.

Open
Printing Core Curriculum, Certificate Program
Sessions: 2
Start: June 23, 2012, 9:30 AM
End: June 30, 2012, 5:30 PM
Lisa Rappoport

Learn the fundamentals of printing on an antique C&P platen press. Increase production and print on oddly shaped and thick papers, such as coaster stock.

Open
Printing Open Print Studio
Sessions: 1
Start: June 26, 2012, 5:00 PM
End: June 26, 2012, 10:00 PM

Open Print Studio is a great way to print your own projects. An expert printer is always on hand to answer questions.

Open
Printing Open Print Studio
Sessions: 1
Start: July 3, 2012, 5:00 PM
End: July 3, 2012, 10:00 PM

Open Print Studio is a great way to print your own projects. An expert printer is always on hand to answer questions.

Open
Printing Core Curriculum, Certificate Program
Sessions: 4
Start: July 7, 2012, 9:30 AM
End: July 28, 2012, 5:30 PM
Thea Sizemore

This series of workshops covers typesetting and printing on a Vandercook cylinder press using metal type, wood type, and photopolymer plates. You will have the opportunity to work on your own projects as well as create collaborative works with other students. You will learn advanced typesetting and press lock-up, how to print on dry and damp paper, ink mixing, multiple-color registration, and the basics of press mechanics. After this workshop you will be qualified to rent SFCB's Vandercook presses.

Open
Printing
Sessions: 1
Start: July 8, 2012, 9:30 AM
End: July 8, 2012, 5:30 PM
Lisa Rappoport

Personalize your next party! Using SFCB's vast collection of type and decorative ornaments, print an edition of coasters of your own design.

Open
Printing Core Curriculum, Certificate Program
Sessions: 1
Start: July 10, 2012, 6:30 PM
End: July 10, 2012, 9:30 PM
Joel Benson

Using digital files that you supply, learn to make detailed, high-quality photopolymer plates for fine letterpress printing.

Open
Printing
Sessions: 1
Start: July 12, 2012, 6:30 PM
End: July 12, 2012, 9:30 PM
Alan Hillesheim

Learn to maintain your clamshell press and get tips on troubleshooting and basic repair.

Open
Printing Core Curriculum, Certificate Program
Sessions: 3
Start: July 13, 2012, 6:30 PM
End: July 22, 2012, 5:30 PM
James Tucker

After taking Letterpress Printing on a Vandercook Cylinder Press and Photopolymer Platemaking Lab, take Advanced Letterpress Production Printing to learn the essential skills for creating professional-quality editions of your work. This workshop uses both the platen presses and the Vandercook cylinder presses and covers many topics specific to printing with photopolymer plates. Topics include design strategies for good printing, photopolymer plate setup and production, letterpress resources, and press maintenance. Students will work with the instructor to design a project for production within provided guidelines.

Open
Printing
Sessions: 1
Start: July 15, 2012, 9:30 AM
End: July 15, 2012, 5:30 PM
Rik Olson

Learn the basics of linoleum-block design, carving, and printing. Led by master printer Rik Olson, you'll create a linoleum print of your own design.

Open
Printing
Sessions: 1
Start: July 16, 2012, 6:30 PM
End: July 16, 2012, 9:30 PM
Paula Gloistein

Curious about the world of letterpress printing but not sure where to start? Wondering if letterpress printing is up your alley? Get your feet wet in this introductory workshop by pulling your own print off both a Vandercook cylinder press and a tabletop platen press.

Open
Printing Open Print Studio
Sessions: 1
Start: July 17, 2012, 5:00 PM
End: July 17, 2012, 10:00 PM

Open Print Studio is a great way to print your own projects. An expert printer is always on hand to answer questions.

Open
Printing Open Print Studio
Sessions: 1
Start: July 26, 2012, 5:00 PM
End: July 26, 2012, 10:00 PM

Open Print Studio is a great way to print your own projects. An expert printer is always on hand to answer questions.

Open
Printing Core Curriculum, Certificate Program
Sessions: 4
Start: July 29, 2012, 10:00 AM
End: August 19, 2012, 6:00 PM
Grendl Löfkvist

This series of workshops covers typesetting and printing on a Vandercook cylinder press using metal type, wood type, and photopolymer plates. You will have the opportunity to work on your own projects as well as create collaborative works with other students. You will learn advanced typesetting and press lock-up, how to print on dry and damp paper, ink mixing, multiple-color registration, and the basics of press mechanics. After this workshop you will be qualified to rent SFCB's Vandercook presses.

Open
Printing Core Curriculum, Certificate Program
Sessions: 1
Start: July 30, 2012, 6:30 PM
End: July 30, 2012, 9:30 PM
Joel Benson

Using digital files that you supply, learn to make detailed, high-quality photopolymer plates for fine letterpress printing.

Open
Printing Open Print Studio
Sessions: 1
Start: August 2, 2012, 5:00 PM
End: August 2, 2012, 10:00 PM

Open Print Studio is a great way to print your own projects. An expert printer is always on hand to answer questions.

Open
Printing Core Curriculum, Certificate Program
Sessions: 2
Start: August 4, 2012, 9:30 AM
End: August 11, 2012, 5:30 PM
Lisa Rappoport

Learn to print on a press small enough to fit into almost any studio! This workshop is ideal for beginners, especially those interested in printing cards and invitations.

Open
Printing
Sessions: 1
Start: August 7, 2012, 6:30 PM
End: August 7, 2012, 9:30 PM
Adam Ewing

Curious about the world of letterpress printing but not sure where to start? Wondering if letterpress printing is up your alley? Get your feet wet in this introductory workshop by pulling your own print off both a Vandercook cylinder press and a tabletop platen press.

Open
Printing Open Print Studio
Sessions: 1
Start: August 9, 2012, 5:00 PM
End: August 9, 2012, 10:00 PM

Open Print Studio is a great way to print your own projects. An expert printer is always on hand to answer questions.

Open
Printing Open Print Studio
Sessions: 1
Start: August 13, 2012, 5:00 PM
End: August 13, 2012, 10:00 PM

Open Print Studio is a great way to print your own projects. An expert printer is always on hand to answer questions.

Open
Printing Core Curriculum, Certificate Program
Sessions: 3
Start: August 14, 2012, 6:30 PM
End: August 25, 2012, 5:30 PM
James Tucker

After taking Letterpress Printing on a Vandercook Cylinder Press and Photopolymer Platemaking Lab, take Advanced Letterpress Production Printing to learn the essential skills for creating professional-quality editions of your work. This workshop uses both the platen presses and the Vandercook cylinder presses and covers many topics specific to printing with photopolymer plates. Topics include design strategies for good printing, photopolymer plate setup and production, letterpress resources, and press maintenance. Students will work with the instructor to design a project for production within provided guidelines.

Open
Printing
Sessions: 5
Start: August 17, 2012, 10:00 AM
End: August 24, 2012, 6:00 PM
Marsha Shaw

Learn screenprinting in this intensive, five-day workshop taught at Mission Grafica in the historic Mission District.

Open
Printing
Sessions: 1
Start: August 18, 2012, 9:30 AM
End: August 18, 2012, 5:30 PM
Paula Gloistein

Curious about the world of letterpress printing but not sure where to start? Wondering if letterpress printing is up your alley? Get your feet wet in this introductory workshop by pulling your own print off both a Vandercook cylinder press and a tabletop platen press.

Open
Printing Core Curriculum, Certificate Program
Sessions: 5
Start: August 20, 2012, 9:30 AM
End: August 24, 2012, 5:30 PM
Mary Laird

This series of workshops covers typesetting and printing on a Vandercook cylinder press using metal type, wood type, and photopolymer plates. You will have the opportunity to work on your own projects as well as create collaborative works with other students. You will learn advanced typesetting and press lock-up, how to print on dry and damp paper, ink mixing, multiple-color registration, and the basics of press mechanics. After this workshop you will be qualified to rent SFCB's Vandercook presses.

Open
Printing Core Curriculum, Certificate Program
Sessions: 1
Start: August 22, 2012, 6:30 PM
End: August 22, 2012, 9:30 PM
Joel Benson

Using digital files that you supply, learn to make detailed, high-quality photopolymer plates for fine letterpress printing.

Open
Printing
Sessions: 1
Start: August 27, 2012, 6:30 PM
End: August 27, 2012, 9:30 PM
Paula Gloistein

Curious about the world of letterpress printing but not sure where to start? Wondering if letterpress printing is up your alley? Get your feet wet in this introductory workshop by pulling your own print off both a Vandercook cylinder press and a tabletop platen press.

Open
Printing Open Print Studio
Sessions: 1
Start: August 28, 2012, 5:00 PM
End: August 28, 2012, 10:00 PM

Open Print Studio is a great way to print your own projects. An expert printer is always on hand to answer questions.

Open
Printing
Sessions: 1
Start: August 30, 2012, 6:30 PM
End: August 30, 2012, 9:30 PM
Alan Hillesheim

Learn how to maintain your floor model platen press and get tips on troubleshooting and basic repair.

Open
Printing Core Curriculum, Certificate Program
Sessions: 2
Start: September 1, 2012, 9:30 AM
End: September 8, 2012, 5:30 PM
Lisa Rappoport

Learn the fundamentals of printing on an antique C&P platen press. Increase production and print on oddly shaped and thick papers, such as coaster stock.

Open

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