Mitch Cohen, Instructor<\/span><\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n In this 3 hour workshop, learn how to create spontaneous and fun compositions on the letterpress. By creating printing plates out of found materials, using new techniques like pressure printing, and playing with color, students will discover the ways in which letterpress can go beyond simply horizontal type. All skill levels welcome! All materials provided.<\/p>\n Morning Session Only, Limit of 6 Participants<\/p>\n Spots Still Available: [Updated 05\/21\/2025 @ 4:00pm]<\/strong><\/p>\n Morning Session: FILLED<\/i><\/span> \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 No Afternoon Session<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n Susan Doran, Instructor<\/strong><\/em><\/span><\/p>\n Experience traditional Ebru paper marbling techniques in this hands-on class. Use rakes and combs to create intricate designs, experimenting with unique patterns. Finished papers are ideal for endpapers, bookmarks, greeting cards, book covers, and more. Suitable for all skill levels.<\/p>\n Morning and Afternoon Sessions, Limit of 4 Participants per Session.<\/p>\n Spots Still Available: [Updated 05\/21\/2025 @ 4:00pm]<\/strong><\/p>\n Morning Session: FILLED \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 Afternoon Session: FILLED<\/i><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n Shelly Kuzniarek, Instructor<\/span> Wax seals can elevate any project! In this quick and easy class, you will learn how to create a custom wax seal! Starting either as a hand-drawn image or created on the computer, you will walk through the step-by-step process of making your vision a reality. We will work in Adobe Illustrator or Photoshop, then cut the seal using the brilliant technology of a Glowforge laser cutter! The final step will be to create 20 wax seals! Students are encouraged to trade seals at the end of the class. This is a great way to add that extra something to any of your printing or book art creations!<\/p>\n Morning and Afternoon Sessions, Limit of 5 Participants per Session.<\/p>\n Spots Still Available: [Updated 05\/21\/2025 @ 4:00pm]<\/strong><\/p>\n Still 4 Spots Available in the Morning \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 Still 2 Spots Available in the Afternoon<\/i><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n Bill Dexter, Instructor<\/span><\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n Whether you\u2019re printing from woodcuts, linoleum, polymer or silk screen, there are a few preliminary steps you can take to help save time and material. In this workshop, you will learn a few tips to help you set up your printing job and to make more accurate and faster color changes.<\/p>\n Afternoon Session Only, Limit of 7 Participants.<\/p>\n Spots Still Available: [Updated 05\/21\/2025 @ 4:00pm]<\/strong><\/p>\n No Morning Session\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0Afternoon Session: FILLED<\/em><\/span><\/i><\/strong><\/p>\n Have you heard of Risography? A photocopying screenprinter. Do you love collage and typography?<\/p>\n Come mash it up with Popolo Press, Montreal Printmaker and Artistic\/General Director of the Suoni per il Popolo Music Festival.<\/p>\n This 1 day intensive course will show you how to cut and paste your way to awesome color and design!<\/p>\n Covers the basics of collaging with images and wood type. You will make several images to make into either a poster, mini-zine, cards or an art print. The afternoon will involve learning the basics of risography and turning the morning\u2019s works into awesome colorful prints. Leave with 20 limited edition prints of your own making and many hot tips and tall tales.<\/p>\n This is a Full-Day Session with a lunch break, Limit of 8 Participants.<\/p>\n Spots Still Available: [Updated 05\/21\/2025 @ 4:00pm]<\/strong><\/p>\n Full Day Session: FILLED<\/em><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n We will show some of our historic patterns and the new patterns that we are making. Overview of the process of making end grain maple to .921 inches high. We will demonstrate how we cut wood type using our pantograph, it is very different from Hamilton’s. We will show you how we hand trim the letters and the final step proofing the type on a Vandercook No. 3 with carbon paper so the type does not get inky.<\/p>\n Virgin Wood Type<\/strong><\/em><\/a><\/span> Open: 12:00pm to 4:00pm<\/span><\/p>\n All Thursday Workshops will be conducted at: 713 Monroe Avenue Rochester, New York 14607 Workshop Logistics Flower City Art Center is about 2\u00bd miles from the hotel. Free parking across the street from the Flower City Arts Center, in the … Continue reading ![\"\"](\"https:\/\/apa-letterpress.com\/2025wayzgoose\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Flower-City-Arts-Center-450.png\")
\n713 Monroe Avenue
\nRochester, New York 14607<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n
\nWorkshop Logistics<\/em><\/h1>\n
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Workshop #1: Experimental Letterpress Printing<\/em><\/h1>\n
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Workshop #2:\u00a0Paper Marbling: Ebru Style<\/em><\/h1>\n
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Workshop #3:\u00a0Stationery: Custom Wax Seals<\/em><\/h1>\n
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Workshop #4:\u00a0Color Registration Workshop<\/em><\/h1>\n
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Workshop #5:\u00a0Risograph \/ Letterpress Collage Workshop<\/em><\/h1>\n
\nAlternate Thursday Activity<\/h1>\n
\nOpen Studio with Tour & Demonstration: Virgin Wood Type<\/em><\/h1>\n
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<\/a>Geri McCormick, Host<\/span><\/strong><\/em>
\nPrice: FREE
\n12:00pm – 4:00pm<\/span><\/strong><\/em><\/span><\/p>\n
\n171 Valley Road, Rochester, New York<\/p>\n
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