{"product_id":"introduction-to-letterpress-3-advanced-techniques-and-press-maintenance-03-10-2026","title":"INTRODUCTION TO LETTERPRESS 3: Advanced Techniques and Press Maintenance 03\/10\/2026","description":"\u003cp\u003eSuitable for those who have completed both Introduction to Letterpress 1 \u0026amp; 2 or with similar experience, this is the final workshop in a three-part introductory series presented by the experts at the London Centre for Book Arts.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eWhat You'll Learn\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBuilding on Introduction to Letterpress 1 \u0026amp; 2, this workshop will equip participants with the skills to confidently and independently operate the letterpress presses at LCBA, covering advanced printing techniques, multi-colour work, press maintenance, and best practice for studio use. This course is particularly suited for those planning to apply for Letterpress Certification. A successful certification is a requirement for independent press access at LCBA.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eTopics that will be covered during the day\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e- Colour mixing \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003efrom Pantone Swatches\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e- Printing in more than one colour: overprinting and planning colour sequences using a grid, proofs and paste-ups\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e- Achieving precise registration \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ewith decorative borders and metal type\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e- Preparing and using a photopolymer plate\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e*\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e for image-based work, preparing type-high printing surfaces\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e- Press maintenance: changing packing, checking and adjusting roller height before a print-run\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e- Dissing type and caring for the composing room\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e- Troubleshooting common press problems and best practice for independent studio use\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eParticipants are required to bring along a print-ready design — a composition incorporating both type and image — which they will develop into a small two-colour edition during the session.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis workshop is designed for those who have completed Introduction to Letterpress 1 \u0026amp; 2 (or with \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eequivalent\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e experience) and is the final step before applying for Letterpress Certification at LCBA.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eRequirements\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e- You must have completed Introduction to Letterpress 1 \u0026amp; 2, or have similar experience\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e- A print-ready design — a composition incorporating both type and image — which they will develop into a small two-colour edition during the session.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eHow to use the Letterpress presses independently at LCBA\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e- Complete Introduction to Letterpress 1, 2, \u0026amp; 3\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\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\u003e\u003cspan\u003e- Become a studio member by purchasing a Studio Pass\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e- With your Studio Pass, make a booking to use the presses independently\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\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":58506765107584,"sku":null,"price":165.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0627\/4524\/8002\/files\/letterpress2.jpg?v=1784635582","url":"https:\/\/londonbookarts.org\/en-us\/products\/introduction-to-letterpress-3-advanced-techniques-and-press-maintenance-03-10-2026","provider":"London Centre for Book Arts","version":"1.0","type":"link"}