Thursdays: March 12, 19, April 2; 6–9pm CT
Letterpress 4: Editioning focuses on planning and printing an edition (or a group of identical prints).
Printing an edition starts with making design decisions: choosing ink color, paper, edition size, typefaces, etc. Then, artists need to prepare for printing by cutting paper, preparing images, setting and proofing type, etc. This in-person workshop will offer beginning printers strategies for creating an edition, including how to plan a project and how to make an edition of consistent prints. The teaching artist will share an example of an editioned project she created from start to finish. Then, in pairs, plan and print a small book (using an exercise to create content).
Procedures for maintaining a community print studio will be reviewed in addition to basic press operation, care, and safety. This workshop is an excellent refresher and opportunity to get reacquainted with MCBA’s presses and print studio.
Participation in Letterpress 4: Editioning also qualifies printers to rent equipment to work independently in MCBA’s print studio.
Level: Intermediate. Experience is required. To register for this workshop, participants must have taken Letterpress 1, 2, and 3 and should know how to raise and lower rollers, how to use the trip function, and how to lock up type on the press bed. If you need a review of these skills, we recommend that you take Letterpress 3: Two-Color Prints in order to set yourself up for success in this workshop.
Certificate: 9 hours, Category B or C
Pricing
$221 | $111 Scholarship | $332 Pay-It-Forward
Materials fee: $15
Scholarships are available for individuals facing adversity as it relates to identity, income/wealth, and lack of access to arts resources. The Pay-It-Forward rate (tuition, plus 50%) supports MCBA’s efforts to make scholarships available. We leave it to you to choose the rate that is meaningful to you based on your income, wealth, and privilege status. MCBA members receive a 10% discount on tuition.
