Event Info
Course Code: 24FLP200I
This two day, in-person workshop takes place at CBA on Saturday and Sunday, October 5th – 6th, 2024 from 10:00AM – 4:00PM
- Saturday, October 5th, 10:00 am – 4:00 pm
- Sunday, October 6th, 10:00 am – 4:00 pm
Please Note: Registration for this workshop closes on September 21st, 2024 at 11:59 pm.
About the Workshop:
Taught by Instructor Roni Gross, Letterpress II covers more advanced letterpress techniques, introducing participants to key aspects of typography on the press. Skills learned in this workshop can be applied from projects ranging from wedding invitations to broadside design.
In a structured and supportive learning environment, students will further refine their printing skills. Topics of discussion will include the best order of operations for executing a letterpress project, troubleshooting issues with pressure and inking on letterpress, and the properties of different kinds of paper. In this workshop we will fine tune our printing and dive deeper into design considerations through the practice of multicolor printing, choosing a typeface that supports your text, and exercising quality control for multiple prints.
Prerequisites for this course includes “Letterpress I” or equivalent.
Fun Fact: Letterpress printed material is often adored for its tactile aspects, as letters can be embossed, debossed, or blind.
Required Materials:
- Pencil and paper for taking notes
- Please wear closed-toed shoes and clothes that can get stained or dirty
Pre-requisite:
- Participation in Letterpress I
All other materials and tools will be provided by CBA at no additional cost to the students.
About Roni Gross
Roni Gross is a book artist whose work is in the collections of The Library of Congress, The Bodleian, Harvard, Yale, and many other public and private collections. She runs Z’roah Press which produces limited edition sculptural books. Gross has been an instructor at Center for Book Arts teaching letterpress technique and much more for a number of years. She also teaches at The New School and has taught at Penland and is a recipient of an Anolic Family grant and an LMCC grant. In 2019 she initiated the Book Talk series that continues to feature a diverse range of artists and scholars.
All images courtesy of the instructor.
Class size is limited to 12 participants to ensure an optimal participant to Instructor ratio. Register now before spots fill up! Registration for this workshop closes on September 21st at 11:59pm. Tuition for this course is $420 + a $25 materials fee. If you cannot comfortably pay tuition but are interested in taking this class, please consider filling out our financial assistance application here. We will notify you if you are selected to receive a scholarship before the start date of the class. To view more information about our current scholarship opportunities, please visit this link.
