Letterpress Refresh: Winter Cards

with Bethany Rahn
Saturday, November 23; 1–4pm CT

Refresh your skills and build confidence in letterpress printing on the Vandercook press in this in-person, winter cardmaking workshop. Join other printers in choosing ink colors and type to set with guidance from the instructor. Simple backgrounds will be pre-designed in advance to maximize printing time and to allow for variation in card design. Each participant will set type (a short word or phrase, no longer than 3040 picas wide). Participants will work together to lock-up type and troubleshoot printing issues. The focus of this workshop is on skill-building, community, and wintry cheer! Participants can choose from a selection of cards at the end of the workshop and all will come away with ten cards and envelopes, approximately 4.25 x 5.5 inches in size.

Register with a friend or family member to explore a new process together or to introduce them to a process you already love.

Past participation in Letterpress 1: Printing Basics or a similar introductory letterpress workshop is helpful, but not necessary to enroll in this workshop.

All skill levels welcome
Certificate: 3 hours, Category A or B

$70/participant (10% discount for MCBA members) + $25 materials fee
$35 for BIPOC/Financial scholarship (10% discount for MCBA members) + $25 materials fee
MCBA offers two scholarship types for workshops—Financial Hardship Scholarships and BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, People of Color) Scholarships—to honor equity and increase access and artistic opportunities for those who have historically been underrepresented in the book arts. For individuals to whom these scholarships do not apply, register at the Adult rate and, if you are able, consider making a donation when registering to support MCBA’s efforts to make scholarships available.

Please note: Registration closes 11/18 at midnight (CT).

REGISTER HERE