{"product_id":"introduction-to-letterpress-2-composition-design-for-print-26-09-2026","title":"INTRODUCTION TO LETTERPRESS 2: Composition \u0026 Design for Print 26\/09\/2026","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eSuitable for those who have completed Introduction to Letterpress 1 or with similar experience, this is the second workshop in a three-part introductory series presented by the experts at the London Centre for Book Arts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eWhat You'll Learn\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBuilding on the core principles of Introduction to Letterpress 1, participants will be guided through the principles of typographic composition and design in letterpress printing — developing the skills to plan, set, and print more considered and ambitious work.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTopics that will be covered during the workshop:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e- Working with wood and metal type in multiple typefaces, sizes, and weights across a single composition (hands-on)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e- Setting and printing a two-colour print (hands-on)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e- Understanding type scales, spacing, and the conventions of hand-typesetting \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e- Layout using proofs \/ paste-ups and the typographic grid\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e- How to incorporate images from plates and decorative ornaments with type\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e- Selecting paper stocks\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e- Adjusting impression, ink coverage, and registration\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e- Distributing type correctly and best practice for press clean up\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eParticipants are encouraged to bring along a rough layout or design idea — a short text, a simple image, or a combination — which they will develop into a small edition of prints during the session.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis workshop is designed for those who have completed Introduction to Letterpress 1 (or with similar experience) and to prepare participants for Introduction to Letterpress 3 and the subsequent Letterpress Certification process at LCBA. A successful certification is a requirement for working independently on the presses at LCBA.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eRequirements\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e- You must have completed Introduction to Letterpress 1, or have similar experience\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e- A rough layout, short text, or design idea to develop into a print (digital or hand-drawn sketch welcome)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eHow to use the Letterpress presses independently at LCBA\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e- Complete Introduction to Letterpress 1, 2, \u0026amp; 3\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e- Book and pass the Certification Test to confirm your readiness for independent press use\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e- Become a studio member by purchasing a Studio Pass\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e- With your Studio Pass, make a booking to use the presses independently\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eAlthough not required, if you are an up-to-date studio member with a valid Studio Pass you will receive a 20% discount on all workshops at LCBA (excluding multi-day courses such as Making Books School).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"London Centre for Book Arts","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58506740138368,"sku":null,"price":165.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0627\/4524\/8002\/files\/letterpress.jpg?v=1784635581","url":"https:\/\/londonbookarts.org\/en-us\/products\/introduction-to-letterpress-2-composition-design-for-print-26-09-2026","provider":"London Centre for Book Arts","version":"1.0","type":"link"}