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

Introduction to Letterpress

19th Mar 26, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
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 Izzy Williamson and 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. Thin Ice Press is also available for exclusive bookings including evening and weekend events.

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