Spudnik Press
Letterpress Authorization: Platen Press
Spudnik Press 1821 W Hubbard St, Suite 302, Chicago, IL, United StatesThis 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…
Risography 101
Spudnik Press 1821 W Hubbard St, Suite 302, Chicago, IL, United StatesThe 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…
Letterpress Authorization: Vandercook
Spudnik Press 1821 W Hubbard St, Suite 302, Chicago, IL, United StatesThis 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…
Collagraph Printing 101
Spudnik Press 1821 W Hubbard St, Suite 302, Chicago, IL, United StatesThis 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…