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- Lead and Linoleum - An Introduction to Letterpress
- I. Overview and Discussion
- - Letterpress Literature & Resources
- - Letterpress Equipment
- - Sources
- II. Overview of Letterpress Process
- - Linoleum and Woodcut
- - Lead Type
- - Photopolymer
- III. Walk Through Simple Print Job
- - Demonstration of Processes and Procedures
- - Clean-up
- IV. Linoleum Cuts
- - Technique and Design
- - Time to Develop and Carve Lino
- V. Printing Lino
- VI. Setting Lead Type
- - Technique and Design
- - Time to Develop Design and Set Type
- VII. Critique and Wrap Up
- Each student will leave with 25 printed pieces. Students developing
- booklets may need time to complete assembly at home. Materials will be
- provided. Each student will also leave with an example of other student's
- work.
- We will be working on a small press. Image sizes are limited to 4" x 7".
- Dense heavy images will not print well.
- Text provided - Reprint of "Here's How Your Press Works", a surprisingly
- complete letterpress guide published by Kelsey Press.
- Tuition $120 + $25 for materials.
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