2024 Workshop Registration - APRIL Next Steps in Letterpress

Workshop Registration

In Person at Alberta Printmakers Studio
Next Steps in Letterpress
Instructor - Michelle Wiebe
1 Day Workshop
April 28, 2024
10:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Are you ready to expand your letterpress skills and broaden your printing abilities? Join us for a deeper look at printing with platen and cylinder presses and increase your independence within the print shop! The class is excellent for students who own or are considering purchasing their own press or those who want to independently use the A/P Studio presses with greater confidence.

The instructor will cover:
- Skill and terminology refresher from Intro to Letterpress
- Tympan Paper and Packing changes
- Setting Gauge Pins and aligning with your forme.
- Basic Typesetting Techniques
- Mixing type and/or linocuts to print your own design
- Basic maintenance of Vandercook SP-15, Craftsman Superior and Kelsey Presses
- 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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In Person at Alberta Printmakers Studio
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Some experience working with a letterpress is required for this course. Please describe your experience. This could include taking the "Intro to Letterpress workshop" prior to this one. *
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Workshop Fee (I am a current A/P Member)$125.00CAD

This covers the cost of the course and all materials required to complete the project. *if your membership is expired, a staff member will contact you prior to the workshop to renew your membership

Workshop Fee (+ Regular Membership)$155.00CAD

All In-person workshop participants are required to have a yearly membership to use our Studio. Select this option if you are a new member or need to renew. Valid for one year from payment date.

Workshop Fee (+ Student Membership)$135.00CAD

All In-person workshop participants are required to have a yearly membership to use our Studio. Select this option if you are currently an enrolled student* and need a new membership or a renewal. Valid for one year from payment date. *proof of enrolment required before the workshop starts.

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In Person at Alberta Printmakers Studio
This workshop includes all project supplies, students are recommended to:
- Optional: bring your own carved 3” x 4” or 4” x 6” linocut block (mounted or unmounted traditional lino - no pink or softcut lino please)
- 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 - none
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.
If applicable, please let us know of any accessibility barriers that we can work to support you with. (Please include any allergies, medical, or physical considerations that A/P and your instructor should be aware of - all answers remain confidential)
(Please note - we have a gender neutral single stall washroom that is not wheelchair accessible.)
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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