Introduction to Letterpress
Instructor - Michelle Wiebe
1 Day Workshop
April 14, 2024
10:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Get Started with Letterpress printing and try our new platen press! Looking for a quick and beautiful way to do relief printing? Using printing presses will give you the speed and flexibility to take your art to the next level. Compatible with Linocut printing, Polymer plates and Woodcuts, this class gives you the knowledge to lock these things up with lead type or on their own in their two user friendly presses!

The instructor will cover:

• Operation of Vandercook SP-15 Cylinder Press
• Operation of Craftsman Superior and Kelsey Platen Press
• Tools and Terminology for Letterpress
• Basic Lock-Up Techniques
• Printing Linocut and Type
• Machine Clean-Up
• Troubleshooting printing issues

$125.00 Supplies included, prices not subject to GST

Class limited to 6 Participants

Participant Experience Level: Beginner, Intermidiate, Professional

Instructor Bio

Michelle Wiebe is a Cochrane, Alberta-based artist focused primarily on painting, printmaking and letterpress. With a great fondness for all things print, you can find her fixing rusty presses or spending time printing at Alberta Printmakers. Michelle is a passionate instructor with a deep love for teaching, she makes it her goal that students leave her class with quality work and the confidence to continue building their new skills.

 
Instagram: @mw.artco

About Alberta Printmakers:

Operating in Calgary/Mohkinstsis, A/P cultivates an inclusive and collaborative environment to learn about printmaking, to create printed works, and to pursue exciting artistic opportunities.

To learn more, please visit: www.albertaprintmakers.com | @abprintmakers 

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This workshop includes all project supplies, students are recommended to:

• Bring image ideas, digital files or other creative prompts
• Arrive no more than 10 minutes before class.
• Park in the stalls located in front of A/P or use free street parking.
• Bring a lunch and water bottle.
• Bring a notebook/sketchbook and pen.
• Bring reading glasses if you need them for fine work.
• Wear suitable clothing for working with ink and/or a work apron.
• Wear close toed shoes and avoid overly loose long sleeves.
• Tie back long hair when operating machinery.
• Personal PPE (if uncomfortable with Shared Studio PPE)

Participant Age:

This in-person program is for adults of 18 years of age or over. 

Code of Conduct:

To support an environment which promotes dignity and respect to all, no form of intimidation, bullying or harassment will be tolerated. Should this type of behaviour occur, the A/P host and/or instructor reserves the right to remove any individuals from the workshop.

Accomodation & Diversity:

Please inform A/P of any accessibility barrier(s) that may prevent you from getting the full benefit of participating in this program. A/P will respond to any requests in a timely manner and will work to support you within our capacity.

A/P is committed to diversity and equality to all in employment, volunteerism and contractors irrespective of their gender, race, ethnic origin, disability, age, nationality, national origin, sexuality, religion or belief, marital status and social class.

Health and Safety:

Your safety is a fundamental priority in the A/P Printmaking Studio.

Current Visitor Requirements to Mitigate the Risk of Respiratory Infection Transmission: 

• Masking is not required. Visitors are supported in wearing a mask if they prefer. 
• To accommodate anyone who visits without their own mask and would like to wear one, A/P has disposable masks available (in both child and adult sizes).
• Visitors must not be exhibiting COVID-19 symptoms or have tested positive for COVID-19.

Studio Safety Orientations

• During your first class of this workshop, you will be provided a thorough studio safety orientation, which will include an overview of basic WHMIS and SDS information that is relevant to your safe use of the space and materials used during your workshop.

Cancellation Policy

If you have registered for an in-studio class or workshop at A/P but are unable to attend, we require that you notify us as soon as possible, and no later than 7 days before the class or workshop to receive a full refund. Registrants who cancel with 6 days or less notice will receive 50% of their registration fee. Once the class or workshop has begun, A/P is unable to issue a refund as we are subject to a minimum enrolment in order to run. If A/P cancels a course due to low enrolment, notice will be given at least 5 days in advance with a full refund issued.

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HAVE QUESTIONS OR NEED TO GET IN TOUCH WITH US?

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programming@albertaprintmakers.com 

director@albertaprintmakers.com

A/P's Studio Education Programming is generously supported by our community sponsor:

Inglewood Art Supplies