{"product_id":"introduction-to-foil-blocking-01-07-2026","title":"INTRODUCTION TO FOIL BLOCKING 01\/07\/2026","description":"\u003cp\u003eSuitable for complete beginners. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJoin us for practical, hands-on workshops led by experts at the London Centre for Book Arts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFoil blocking is a unique process of applying metallic or 'foil' effect on the printing surface using a technique similar to letterpress. Used most commonly on book covers and packaging, foil blocking produces a striking finish that is impossible to achieve using other printing techniques.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eParticipants will learn how to:\u003cbr\u003ePrepare artwork for making into plates\u003cbr\u003eHow to set up and register your work in the press\u003cbr\u003eHow to get the best results from a wide variety of substrates\u003cbr\u003eThe correct and safe use of the press.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOn completion of this class, participants will be able work independently on the foil blocking presses by purchasing a Studio Pass.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll materials and tools provided, but participants are welcome to bring along your own papers and other materials to test with.\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"mailto:hello@londonbookarts.org\" title=\"email us\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"London Centre for Book Arts","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57931266851200,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0627\/4524\/8002\/files\/Workshops_Shopify_FoilBlokc1.jpg?v=1750170785","url":"https:\/\/londonbookarts.org\/products\/introduction-to-foil-blocking-01-07-2026","provider":"London Centre for Book Arts","version":"1.0","type":"link"}