Saturday, June 14; 10am–4pm CT
Discover the powerful possibilities of combining laser-cutting and letterpress printing on the Vandercook press!
During this in-person workshop, learn how to design and fabricate laser-cut wood blocks and paper stencils for letterpress printing. In the first half of the workshop, the instructor will give a tutorial in Adobe Illustrator for designing letterforms and images that can be cut or engraved, in addition to file set-up for the laser-cutting machine. The instructor will also demonstrate how to assemble the laser-cut wood to be type-high. Participants will then get hands-on experience printing pre-made laser-cut wood type and ornaments as well as pre-made laser-cut stencils (pressure printing) on the Vandercook press. While MCBA does not have a laser-cutter on site, instruction will be provided on where and how to access one in the Twin Cities area for future projects.
Participants are welcome to bring a laptop with the Adobe Suite if possible. This is optional and participants are also welcome to follow along without their own device.
Level: Intermediate. Previous letterpress experience is required, but digital newbies are welcome.
Certificate: 6 hours, Category B, C, or D
Pricing
$147/participant (10% discount for MCBA members) + $25 materials fee
$74 for BIPOC/Financial scholarship participants (10% discount for MCBA members) + $25 materials fee
MCBA offers two scholarship types for workshops—Financial Hardship Scholarships and BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, People of Color) Scholarships—to honor equity and increase access and artistic opportunities for those who have historically been underrepresented in the book arts. For individuals to whom these scholarships do not apply, register at the Adult rate and, if you are able, consider making a donation when registering to support MCBA’s efforts to make scholarships available.
