{"product_id":"introduction-to-letterpress-printing-25-07-2026","title":"INTRODUCTION TO LETTERPRESS PRINTING 25\/07\/2026","description":"\u003cp\u003eSuitable for complete beginners, with all materials and tools provided.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLearn how to prepare work, and print on a press from start to finish. \u003cspan\u003eThis workshop is designed for anyone looking to gain the skills to create their own custom business cards, greeting cards, invitations, artist books, or posters.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLetterpress is a relief printing method using movable wood or metal type, polymer plates, and other relief surfaces to produce a beautiful, crisp impression. With a history reaching back to the 15th century, it remained the primary method for printing books and newspapers until the mid-20th century. Today, it is celebrated for its tactile and timeless quality.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eParticipants will receive a full introduction to the composing room and our FAG and three Vandercook presses. We will guide you through the process of:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHand-typesetting in both lead and wood type\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eLocking up work into a forme\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eSelecting appropriate paper stocks\u003cbr\u003eChoosing and mixing inks\u003cbr\u003ePreparing and printing from modern polymer plates\u003cbr\u003eThe correct and safe use of the printing presses\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eUpon completion, you will take home your own hand-printed edition. You will also be qualified to work independently in the studio by becoming a member or purchasing a Studio Pass.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"London Centre for Book Arts","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57662945558912,"sku":null,"price":165.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0627\/4524\/8002\/files\/DSC02455_1_78a770af-3b26-44bb-ae3b-eedda4467f0d.jpg?v=1767717135","url":"https:\/\/londonbookarts.org\/en-au\/products\/introduction-to-letterpress-printing-25-07-2026","provider":"London Centre for Book Arts","version":"1.0","type":"link"}