Cylinder Core Certificate Program

The handfed cylinder proof press, also known as the Vandercook press, has a special place in both print history and in teaching book arts. Immediate and accessible, yet nuanced and specific, it is the press that introduced many of us to letterpress. The four class Cylinder Core Certificate Program allows students to move quickly through the press basics while also addressing relief printing in general. Students who finish the four core classes are qualified to rent press time as well as move on to more advanced classes and techniques. Click here to learn more about the Core Certification Program and find out how you receive a discount.

Cylinder Core 4 :: Digital into Analog

Bring digital back into analog in this final core course and learn to print from photopolymer plates. Apply your letterpress skills to artwork created digitally to make fantastic plates for printing. Walk away with a stack of greeting cards printed from polymer plates.

Competencies Gained:

• Builds on skills from Cylinder Cores 1, 2 and 3

• Knowledge:

  • Introduction to polymer plate printing

  • Knowledge of various polymer plate bases and benefits/costs of each one

• Skills

  • Build on press setup skills

  • Build on ink mixing skills

  • Develop press cleanup speed

• Equipment

  • Increased familiarity with running the cylinder (Vandercook) press

All paper for SFCB's Core Certificate Program projects has been generously provided by Mohawk.

Materials to Bring: None

Prerequisite: Cylinder Core 1, 2, 3

Workshop + Materials Fee: $200.00

Date & Time: Saturday, April 8, 2017 :: 9:30am-5:30pm

Location: This workshop will take place at 375 Rhode Island St, San Francisco, CA 94103

Note: Please read the SFCB Registration Policies before signing up for a class

REGISTRATION WILL CLOSE 3 DAYS PRIOR TO THE START DATE OF THIS WORKSHOP. 

About the Instructor | Paula Gloistein

Paula Gloistein has an MA in Humanities from Dominican College which really has very little to do with her work as a photographer, designer, and letterpress printer. After more than ten years in the wedding biz, she recently opened a small shop, big day design lounge, that showcases handmade wedding accessories, custom invitations, and workshops for crafty couples.

Past Student Reviews:

"Paula is such a great instructor! She is able to balance multiple learning levels in one class and explains things thoroughly. I feel very lucky to have done the whole series with her and can't wait to come in on my own!"

“Overall a great class and a wonderful learning experience!”

“Paula was great. She balanced her time between each of our projects."

Advance Your Letterpress Skills :: Choose a Secondary Core Workshop

Secondary Core 1 :: Letterpress Production on the Cylinder Press