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.
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| Title | Instructor | Summary | Status | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Printing |
Sessions: 1
Start: April 18, 2014, 9:30 AM
End: April 18, 2014, 5:30 PM
|
Mary Laird |
Make a limited-edition chapbook in just one day. Master printer Mary Risala Laird will teach this beginning-level letterpress workshop that has been a staple of the SFCB curriculum for fifteen years. |
Open |
| Printing Core Curriculum, Certificate Program |
Sessions: 3
Start: April 18, 2014, 6:30 PM
End: April 27, 2014, 5:30 PM
|
James Tucker |
After attending a Letterpress Core Printing Workshop and the Photopolymer Plate Making Lab, take Advanced Letterpress Production Printing to learn the essential skills for creating professional-quality editions on both the platen press and the Vandercook cylinder press. |
Open |
| Printing |
Sessions: 1
Start: April 22, 2014, 6:30 PM
End: April 22, 2014, 9:30 PM
|
C.K. Itamura |
Become acquainted with the world of linoleum block carving and printing by preparing and carving linoleum blocks and pulling linoleum prints off a Vandercook cylinder press in this hands-on workshop. |
Open |
| Binding, Printing, Arts |
Sessions: 1
Start: April 24, 2014, 5:00 PM
End: April 24, 2014, 10:00 PM
|
James Tucker |
Evening Open Print Studio is an opportunity, for those who qualify to work on their own projects with an experienced instructor on hand. |
Open |
| Binding, Printing, Arts |
Sessions: 1
Start: April 29, 2014, 5:00 PM
End: April 29, 2014, 10:00 PM
|
Lara Durback |
Evening Open Print Studio is an opportunity, for those who qualify to work on their own projects with an experienced instructor on hand. |
Open |
| Printing |
Sessions: 1
Start: May 4, 2014, 10:00 AM
End: May 4, 2014, 6:00 PM
|
Claire Siepser |
Come one! Come all! Get up on that soapbox! You have something to tell the world, in a beautiful way. So attend this workshop to make a limited edition letterpress printed poster to promote your shindig while learning to print. |
Open |
| Binding, Printing, Arts |
Sessions: 1
Start: May 5, 2014, 5:00 PM
End: May 5, 2014, 10:00 PM
|
James Tucker |
Evening Open Print Studio is an opportunity, for those who qualify to work on their own projects with an experienced instructor on hand. |
Open |
| Printing |
Sessions: 1
Start: May 7, 2014, 9:30 AM
End: May 7, 2014, 5:30 PM
|
Mary Laird |
Make a limited-edition chapbook in just one day. Master printer Mary Risala Laird will teach this beginning-level letterpress workshop that has been a staple of the SFCB curriculum for fifteen years. |
Open |
| Printing |
Sessions: 1
Start: May 7, 2014, 6:30 PM
End: May 7, 2014, 9:30 PM
|
Paula Gloistein |
Gain exposure to letterpress and typesetting while making personalized note-card stationery. |
Open |
| Printing Core Curriculum, Certificate Program |
Sessions: 1
Start: May 8, 2014, 6:30 PM
End: May 8, 2014, 9:30 PM
|
James Tucker |
Learn how to make detailed, high-quality photopolymer plates from digital files and film for letterpress printing. |
Open |
| Printing |
Sessions: 2
Start: May 12, 2014, 6:30 PM
End: May 19, 2014, 9:30 PM
|
Lara Durback |
Print a variety of notebook covers on the Vandercook using type and collagraphs made from found items, and then bind notebooks as a class. |
Open |
| Printing Core Curriculum |
Sessions: 1
Start: May 13, 2014, 6:30 PM
End: May 13, 2014, 9:30 PM
|
Thea Sizemore |
If you love wood cuts or hand drawn fonts this class is for you! Students will be introduced to a variety of methods to produce “films” for production of polymer plates. |
Open |
| Printing |
Sessions: 1
Start: May 14, 2014, 6:30 PM
End: May 14, 2014, 9:30 PM
|
Rocket Caleshu |
Become acquainted with the world of letterpress by pulling prints off both a Vandercook cylinder press and a tabletop platen press in this one night demo style workshop. |
Open |
| Printing |
Sessions: 1
Start: May 15, 2014, 6:30 PM
End: May 15, 2014, 9:30 PM
|
Alan Hillesheim |
Discover how to dampen paper, use bearers, and finesse rubber- and oil-based inks on Vandercook and platen presses for better ink coverage and control. |
Open |
| Binding, Printing, Arts |
Sessions: 1
Start: May 16, 2014, 5:00 PM
End: May 16, 2014, 10:00 PM
|
Lara Durback |
Evening Open Print Studio is an opportunity, for those who qualify to work on their own projects with an experienced instructor on hand. |
Open |
| Printing Core Curriculum, Certificate Program |
Sessions: 4
Start: May 18, 2014, 9:30 AM
End: June 8, 2014, 5:30 PM
|
Thea Sizemore |
This series of workshops covers typesetting and printing on a Vandercook cylinder press with metal type, wood type, and photopolymer plates. Students will have the opportunity to work on independent and collaborative projects. |
Open |
| Printing |
Sessions: 1
Start: May 21, 2014, 6:30 PM
End: May 21, 2014, 9:30 PM
|
Alan Hillesheim |
Learn how to properly maintain a Vandercook Proof Press as well as how to adjust it so that it prints beautifully. |
Open |
| Printing Core Curriculum |
Sessions: 1
Start: May 24, 2014, 9:30 AM
End: May 24, 2014, 5:30 PM
|
Lisa Rappoport |
If you've taken the basic floor model platen press class, but some issues remain perplexing this is the class for you! Also the instructor has been anointed the Queen of Weird Lock-Ups. Need we say more? |
Open |
| Printing |
Sessions: 1
Start: May 27, 2014, 6:30 PM
End: May 27, 2014, 9:30 PM
|
C.K. Itamura |
Become acquainted with the world of linoleum block carving and printing by preparing and carving linoleum blocks and pulling linoleum prints off a Vandercook cylinder press in this hands-on workshop. |
Open |
| Printing |
Sessions: 1
Start: May 28, 2014, 6:30 PM
End: May 28, 2014, 9:30 PM
|
Grendl Löfkvist |
Wood type, unparalleled in its beauty and versatility, lends a bold and unique touch to any printing project. In this evening introductory course, you'll set type and pull your own gift-worthy prints off a Vandercook cylinder press using the Center's extensive and diverse collection of vintage wood type. |
Open |
| Printing Core Curriculum, Certificate Program |
Sessions: 2
Start: May 31, 2014, 9:30 AM
End: June 7, 2014, 5:30 PM
|
Nina Zeininger |
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, Arts |
Sessions: 1
Start: June 2, 2014, 6:30 PM
End: June 2, 2014, 9:30 PM
|
Nina Zeininger |
Tired of having to receipts or paper scraps to save your spot in a book? Well then, it's time to make your own legit bookmarks that will make your friends jealous. |
Open |
| Printing |
Sessions: 2
Start: June 3, 2014, 6:30 PM
End: June 10, 2014, 9:30 PM
|
C.K. Itamura |
Learn the steps necessary to take an illustration from concept through to completion using Reduction Linocut a take home an edition of 10 small Reduction Linocut prints |
Open |
| Printing, Arts |
Sessions: 1
Start: June 4, 2014, 6:30 PM
End: June 4, 2014, 9:30 PM
|
Lara Durback |
Make notebooks and other printed goods using the Kwikprint Foil Stamper. Learn resources for finding affordable and repurposed supplies to stamp on, and bring your own scraps to foil stamp. |
Open |
| Printing Core Curriculum, Certificate Program |
Sessions: 4
Start: June 4, 2014, 6:30 PM
End: June 25, 2014, 9:30 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: 1
Start: June 5, 2014, 6:30 PM
End: June 5, 2014, 9:30 PM
|
Rocket Caleshu |
Learn how to make detailed, high-quality photopolymer plates from digital files and film for letterpress printing. |
Open |
| Binding, Printing, Arts |
Sessions: 1
Start: June 6, 2014, 5:00 PM
End: June 6, 2014, 10:00 PM
|
Lara Durback |
Evening Open Print Studio is an opportunity, for those who qualify to work on their own projects with an experienced instructor on hand. |
Open |
| Printing |
Sessions: 5
Start: June 16, 2014, 9:30 AM
End: June 20, 2014, 5:30 PM
|
Mary Laird |
This weeklong letterpress workshop for high school students, culminates in the creation of a book of students’ original writing. |
Open |
| Printing |
Sessions: 1
Start: June 17, 2014, 6:30 PM
End: June 17, 2014, 9:30 PM
|
Adam Ewing |
Become acquainted with the world of letterpress by pulling prints off both a Vandercook cylinder press and a tabletop platen press in this one night demo style workshop. |
Open |
| Printing Core Curriculum, Certificate Program |
Sessions: 3
Start: June 18, 2014, 6:30 PM
End: June 28, 2014, 5:30 PM
|
Thea Sizemore |
After attending a Letterpress Core Printing Workshop and the Photopolymer Plate Making Lab, take Advanced Letterpress Production Printing to learn the essential skills for creating professional-quality editions on both the platen press and the Vandercook cylinder press. |
Open |
| Printing Core Curriculum, Certificate Program |
Sessions: 2
Start: June 21, 2014, 9:30 AM
End: June 22, 2014, 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 |
Sessions: 1
Start: June 23, 2014, 9:30 AM
End: June 23, 2014, 5:30 PM
|
Mary Laird |
Make a limited-edition chapbook in just one day. Master printer Mary Risala Laird will teach this beginning-level letterpress workshop that has been a staple of the SFCB curriculum for fifteen years. |
Open |
| Printing |
Sessions: 1
Start: June 24, 2014, 6:30 PM
End: June 24, 2014, 9:30 PM
|
C.K. Itamura |
Become acquainted with the world of linoleum block carving and printing by preparing and carving linoleum blocks and pulling linoleum prints off a Vandercook cylinder press in this hands-on workshop. |
Open |
| Printing |
Sessions: 1
Start: June 26, 2014, 6:30 PM
End: June 26, 2014, 9:30 PM
|
Alan Hillesheim |
Learn how to maintain your floor model platen press; get tips on troubleshooting and basic repair. |
Open |
| Printing |
Sessions: 1
Start: June 30, 2014, 6:30 PM
End: June 30, 2014, 9:30 PM
|
James Tucker |
Become acquainted with the world of letterpress by pulling prints off both a Vandercook cylinder press and a tabletop platen press in this one night demo style workshop. |
Open |