Pressing Onward: The Basics of Letterpress Printing

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Alberta Printmakers

Alberta Printmakers, 'Pressing Onwards: Letterpress printing," 2020

Introducing A/P's NEW online learning series where all skill levels are welcome to learn and develop their printmaking skills!

In this online interactive demonstration, you'll learn about the history and evolution of letterpress printing and how you can incorporate it into your printmaking practice.

Print instructor Michelle Wiebe will discuss options available for home printing as well as Alberta Printmakers’ Vandercook SP-15. Using a Kelsey table top press during the demonstration, she will guide you through basic terminology, press operation as well as show you basic lock up techniques for type and linocuts.

There will also be plenty of time for questions throughout this interactive demonstration.

Having spent many years learning how to restore and operate a variety of letterpress equipment during her time at the Canadian Museum of Making as well as the Strathmore Standard at Heritage Park, Michelle will also touch on purchasing and restoring your own press, where to acquire type and all sorts of local resources that can lead you further into your letterpress journey.

This is a wonderful introduction or refresher to anyone who is curious about the potential of letterpress printing in their own artistic practice as well as for those who may have inherited some equipment and are not sure where to start with restoring it and getting it into service – it is easier than you think!