Letterpress Lab: Metal Type Tutorial
Price
Free
Duration
Saturday, August 2, 12pm - 4pm
About the Course
Letterpress is the traditional process of printing by hand using moveable type. These labs feature a short guided activity to help participants get familiar with assembling and printing a letterpress project. Participants can use type and ornaments, and learn how to hand ink and print on a Vandercook cylinder press. If you like, stay longer to work on a more involved project.
Come see and learn about AADL's extensive lead type collection, learn how to set a proper lockup, and use our lead type to create your own pressed prints. Liz Isakson-Dado, of the Aquarius House print shop will instruct this course.Â
Please arrive on time and plan to stay for the duration of the class if you'd like to participate.Â
Due to the presence of lead type and the detail-oriented nature of the program, this event is intended for adults only.
Your Instructor
Liz Isakson-Dado at Ann Arbor Downtown Library: Secret Lab
The Ann Arbor District Library's Secret Lab is a programming space located in the lower level of the Downtown Library. The Secret Lab provides a creative and collaborative environment where people of all skill levels can try new things, explore new technologies, learn new skills, or use our specialized equipment to work on personal projects.
The Secret Lab is only open when programs take place.
https://aadl.org/secretlab
