San Francisco Center for the Book

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

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.

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.

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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.

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

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.

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

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

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

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.

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.

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

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