*ICON Book & Paper Group* *Workshop: Introduction to Letterpress Printing*
*Instructors: Alex Cooper & Brooke Palmieri* *Saturday 13th April 2019* *10.00 – 16.00* *Location*: London Centre for Book Arts, Britannia Works, 56 Dace Road, Fish Island / Hackney Wick, London, E3 2NQ *Overview* Join us for practical, hands-on workshops led by experts at the London Centre for Book Arts. Learn how to prepare work, and print on a press from start to finish. Letterpress printing is a method of printing from movable wood or metal type, polymer plates, and other relief surfaces to produce a beautiful, crisp impression. A technique for printing with a history dating back to the 15th century, letterpress printing was widely used for printing books and newspapers until the second half of the 20th century. Workshop participants will have an introduction to the composing room, and will be introduced to the Adana, Vandercook, FAG and Stephenson Blake presses. With the addition of Brooke Palmieri, a scholar and print historian, participants will gain an insight into the history of Letterpress printing, and the small class size will enable more time on the press with the opportunity to work on individual projects. *Participants will learn how to:* · Hand typesetting in both lead and wooden type · Lock up work into a forme · Selecting paper stock · Choosing and mixing inks · Prepare work, order, and print from polymer plates · The correct and safe use of the press. All tools and materials provided. Tea and coffee is available. A fridge and microwave is available for bring-your-own lunches. There are also cafes and shops nearby. *Practical information* This workshop is limited to 8 participants. Fees: ● Icon members: *£110* (plus booking fee) ● Non-Icon members: *£150* (plus booking fee) Booking is via Eventbrite <https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/introduction-to-letterpress-printing-tickets-57113866111> only at https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/introduction-to-letterpress-printing-tickets-57113866111 If you would like to put yourself forwards for one of the two travel bursaries available for this event, please email the Book and Paper Group at [email protected] with the subject line “Letterpress workshop travel bursary” and include your name, Icon membership number, work address/city of residence and job title. All submissions must be received by Friday 15th March. ****** Unsubscribe by sending a message to [email protected] Searchable archives: http://cool.conservation-us.org/byform/mailing-lists/cdl/
