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Letterpress Refresh: Be My Valentine

  • Minnesota Center for Book Arts 1011 South Washington Avenue #100 Minneapolis, MN 55415 United States (map)

Saturday, January 30; 1–4pm CT

Refresh your skills and build confidence in letterpress printing in this love-themed workshop.

Join other printers in choosing colors and wood type to set a short phrase with guidance from the instructor. Simple backgrounds—using decorative type and pressure printing—will be designed in advance to maximize printing time and allow for variation in card design. Participants will work together to lock up type and troubleshoot printing issues. Participants will come away with ten cards and envelopes. The focus of this in-person workshop is on building community and growing your letterpress skills while creating messages of love.

Register with a friend or family member to explore a new process together or to introduce them to a process you already love.

Level: Beginner. All skill levels are welcome. Past participation in Letterpress 1: Printing Basics or a similar introductory letterpress workshop is helpful, but not necessary to enroll in this workshop.
Certificate: 3 hours, Category A or B

Pricing

$70 | $35 Scholarship | $105 Pay-It-Forward

$25 materials fee

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.

Please note: Registration closes 1/25 at midnight (CT).

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