Intro to Letterpress at Reflex Letterpress | Saturday, May 13 | 10am-12pm

You love the look and feel of this age-old artisanal process, now get your hands dirty and print some of your very own creations while learning some of the history and current renaissance of the print form!

Participants in this two hour workshop will learn type composition with handset lead type, proper form setup and page layout, basic use and maintenance of the Vandercook proofing press, and how to trim prints to size. The focus is on technical skill with an eye for producing a beautiful result.

Please note that this workshop will take place at Reflex Letterpress, 523 Medford Street, Charlestown.

Please review our Workshop Cancellation policy. Purchase of a spot in any workshop constitutes acceptance of this policy. 

Covid notes :: Vaccinations are required for all participants. Masking will be enforced in the studio. There is a maximum enrollment of six students per class. Outdoor exhaust ventilation is run in the studio year round.