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 2 :: Power of the Broadside

Build your letterpress skills: learn advanced justification, typesetting, and composition. Put it all together to print a broadside of your own design.

Competencies Gained:

• Builds on skills from Cylinder Core 1

• Knowledge:

  • How composition, justification and registration combine on press

• Skills:

  • Basic letterpress design

  • Composition of a tight line

  • Line justification

  • Making a line cut work with type

  • Locking up a form in a chase

  • Case memorization for speed in composition and distribution

  • Proficiency in using the composing stick

• Equipment:

  • Increased familiarity with the cylinder (Vandercook) press

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

Materials to Bring: None

Workshop + Materials Fee: $200.00

Date & Time: Friday, March 17, 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 was incredibly hands on, patient, and thorough.  I left feeling like I really learned a lot and excited about finishing my certification.”

“Lots of hands-on work with the perfect amount of oversight/supervision from Paula”

“Paula is the perfect instructor: expert, patient, calm and extremely helpful. She is GREAT!" 

“Loved working with Paula— she knows what she is doing and is very helpful and patient! I would take a class with her again anytime.”

“Paula is wonderful!” 

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Cylinder Core 3 :: Posterized