Starting out with one large sheet of paper, we will use simple painting, drawing, and/or printing techniques to explore themes and narratives for our book. The enhanced sheet will be divided into signatures, that will be bound into single pamphlet stitched sections, before embarking on the unique and meditative woven binding. Open to all. No […]
Have you taken multiple letterpress classes and printed with assistance on the Vandercook in the past, but don’t quite have the experience and confidence to print on your own? I’m here to help! This is one of at least 4 workshops on the Manual Universal Vandercook letterpress so that you gain experience toward using the […]
Ever been curious about how to create those lovely Japanese stab bindings? Take this class and you will learn two distinct patterns, and take home two beautiful books you have sewn yourself! And of course you may keep the instructions for further use. All tools, paper and sewing thread will be provided and make each […]
Introduction to Bookbinding & Letterpress Materials, Tools & Techniques This free, hands-on class provides an introduction to letterpress basics and bookbinding. Participants will learn about locking up a form on the press bed, inking the press and “pressure” considerations in order to then pull several prints. Other aspects of letterpress printing will be reviewed, such […]
In this 3-hour workshop, participants will collaborate on the presses to create one-of-a-kind typographic designs called “Druksels” using a technique developed by early 20th century Dutch artist, typographer and printer Hendrik Werkman. Open to all. No prior printing experience required. Materials and tools are provided. Instructor: Lyall Harris
This four day comprehensive bookbinding class introduces the equipment, tools, language, materials, and skills needed to pursue bookbinding projects independently. Beginning with simple structures and building toward the complex case bound book, participants will master the folding, sewing, squaring, cutting, and binding skills needed to complete a variety of book forms. Participants will master the […]
Learn to make prints on a craft press using recycled food packaging. In this 3-hour beginner-friendly workshop we will create easy and expressive art prints using recycled Tetra Pak as our printing plates. What in the world is Tetra Pak? It’s the food packaging material used to make cartons for broth, oat milk, soups and […]
Introduction to Bookbinding & Letterpress Materials, Tools & Techniques This free, hands-on class provides an introduction to letterpress basics and bookbinding. Participants will learn about locking up a form on the press bed, inking the press and “pressure” considerations in order to then pull several prints. Other aspects of letterpress printing will be reviewed, such […]
Elements of making a leather bound journal are similar to making a case bound book yet there are special tools and opportunities with leather… and the casing is a little more forgiving than board binding! Participants will sew a multi-signature, torn edge text block and glue that block into a leather wrap cover. Several closures […]
Introduction to Bookbinding & Letterpress Materials, Tools & Techniques This free, hands-on class provides an introduction to letterpress basics and bookbinding. Participants will learn about locking up a form on the press bed, inking the press and “pressure” considerations in order to then pull several prints. Other aspects of letterpress printing will be reviewed, such […]
In this introductory class you will learn to make paper that incorporates recycled papers, flowers and other fibers. You will bring home several sheets made in class, and we will construct a simple pamphlet book with pre-made paper similar to the ones you will create. You will learn the basics of paper making, how to […]
Get your hands dirty in the largest collection of moveable type in the mid-Atlantic! Have you always wondered where the phrase “out of sorts” came from? You’ll know, once you’ve learned a little typesetting using Virginia Book Arts massive collection of lead type. Participants will get an introduction to type and the elements of setting […]