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Letterpress Authorization: Platen Press

Spudnik Press 1821 W Hubbard St, Suite 302, Chicago, IL, United States

This is a 1-day refresher course for printers who are familiar with the letterpress process, especially those who have worked with platen presses before. In this course, students will review typesetting, Californian case, our available platen presses onsite for locking up type, spacing, using our letterpress furniture, and more. Other…

$105

Risography 101

Spudnik Press 1821 W Hubbard St, Suite 302, Chicago, IL, United States

The Risograph is an automated duplicator from Japan that efficiently produces offset-like prints in a variety of saturated colors. Though not originally intended for artistic application, the machine has gained traction (and notoriety) in small-press culture for its distinctive effects and efficiency—as well as for being rather finicky. This workshop…

$105

Letterpress Authorization: Vandercook

Spudnik Press 1821 W Hubbard St, Suite 302, Chicago, IL, United States

This is a 1-day refresher course for printers who are familiar with the letterpress process, especially those who have worked with Vandercook proof presses before. In this course, students will review typesetting, Californian case, Vandercook 4 &/or SP–25 for locking up type, spacing, using our letterpress furniture, and more. Other…

$105

Collagraph Printing 101

Spudnik Press 1821 W Hubbard St, Suite 302, Chicago, IL, United States

This 4-hour workshop introduces students to the process of creating a mixed-media matrix that is printed in relief. Understanding how collaged materials visually transform when printed in relief will show students the transformative property of printmaking. Students will gain familiarity with collagraph printing, plate wiping techniques, and relief printing. By…

$105