Letterpress Curiosity Workshop
To be notified of Autumn dates please contact me at snapandtumble[at]gmail[dot]com.
Date: Saturday October 16th, 2010
Time: 3 hrs (11am-2pm)
Studio Limit: 2 participants
Investment: $140 per participant
If you've never handled a table-top press and aren't afraid to get your hands dirty, then this is the workshop for you.
In this workshop you'll be introduced to the Craftsmen Machinery Co. Superior press and an Adana Eight-Five, set some type, mix some ink, clean some rollers and make a set of your own personalized letterpress printed stationery. You'll get to know the basics of letterpress: we'll flip some quoins, arrange some furniture and set the chase in the bed.
Two curious participants per workshop to ensure each one some time with the presses. I'll send an email before the workshop with a list of letterpress appropriate papers to bring with you.
Letterpress Workshop: Postcards + Notecards
Time: 2 hrs
Studio Limit: 2 participants
Investment: $115 per participant (10% discount for past LCW participants)
This workshop is for those who are comfortable with the basics of letterpress with a table-top press. Ideally, you've taken the Letterpress Curiosity Workshop, but equivalent experience is fine as well.
After a brief refresher on letterpress basics, you'll print postcards or notecards with images from the studio's growing collection of dingbats and icons. You'll mix inks, and have the option to hand-set personal messages with wood or metal type. Bring your own cardstock and print with as many images as you'd like.
Your correspondence cards are perfect for hostess gifts, bridal parties, birthday invitations, recipes, announcements, or any occasion where handmade stationery would be appreciated. You might print some silverware notecards for a dinner invitation, a pack of button notecards for your favorite seamstress, or a set of origami heart cards for Valentine's. Or, simply print a packet of ready-to-send postcards for your travels and penpals.
Letterpress Workshop: Save-The-Date
Date: TBD with participants
Time: 3 hrs
Studio Limit: 2 participants
Investment: $300
In this three hour workshop, one or two participants will be hands-on with a Craftsmen Machinery Co. Superior platen press, paper and inks to print save-the-date announcements. Use snap & tumble's ready-made line as a template, or consult with me to come up with a custom design. Everything from cutting the cardstock to mixing ink will be done by your hands. A simple, fun handmade way to include letterpress in your wedding stationery.
Included in the package is a design consultation, a printing tutorial, press set-up assistance, moveable type, plates and ink. (Charges apply for additional or custom plates, press time, and Pantone specific inks). Supply your own paper or purchase house stock.
- - - - - - - - - - - -Registration requires a 50% non-refundable deposit with the balance due upon arrival at the workshop. Pay by cash, Paypal or cheque.
The workshops are located in Scarborough, Ontario right off the 401 and easily accessible by TTC.
Please email me for details and registration information at snapandtumble[at]gmail[dot]com
- - - - - - - - - - - -A few kind words from past participants...
"I wanted to send a quick note to thank you for the wonderful letterpress workshop. It is great to meet someone who is so passionate about letterpress, and you taught me quite a bit! My interest has definitely grown and I am now in search for my own table to press." Natalie L, amuse-toi bien! Toronto
"I enjoyed the workshop yesterday so very much. I loved that it was inside your home, so personal and comfortable. I think I would have been very intimidated if my first letterpress experience was in a large studio of sorts. ...Your letterpress workshop was exactly what we were looking for." Celine K, Bonjour! - Toronto
"Many thanks to Tanya for offering this workshop and sharing her vast knowledge of the printing press!" Chris R, Christopher's Space - Toronto
"Thank-you Tanya for opening your doors and offering me the letterpress experience, I have a new appreciation for an old practice." Catherine L, The Wedding Company - Toronto
"I just wanted to thank you for such an awesome class! I'm so in love with my cards, and it was such a fun experience. My most excellent letterpress adventure. I'd do it again in a heartbeat." Adrienne C, Sawmonkey Knits - Toronto
