Entertainment, Workshops, Talks & Lectures, Workshop / Course, Art & Culture

Introduction to Letterpress

5th Apr 25, 11:00am - 1:00pm
Location: Thin Ice Press: the York Centre for Print
Introduction to Letterpress
About

Get to grips with the basics of letterpress printing in this introductory workshop. In this two-hour session, you will get the chance to set a line of metal type, see what it means to lock up a forme, and try your hand printing with a tabletop Adana press.You will go home with copies of your own hand-printed postcards.

The workshop will be taught by Phil Treble of Muttons & Nuts.

£40. No previous experience is necessary and all equipment and materials will be provided. Please arrive five minutes before the scheduled start time.

Thin Ice Press: the York Centre for Print Opening Hours

Mondays: 10.00-17.00
Tuesdays: Closed
Wednesdays: Closed
Thursdays: 13.00-20.00
Fridays: 10.00-17.00
Saturdays: 10.00-17.00
Sundays: 10.00-17.00


If you are planning a special trip to visit Thin Ice Press, please get in touch as we may occasionally close for events.

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