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Introduction to Letterpress Workshop (Press Training)

Learn the fundamentals of setting type and letterpress printing on our Vandercook cylinder presses. We will also discuss alternatives to setting type for printing on the press (photopolymer plates, linoleum, pressure printing).   

This workshop is a prerequisite for printing on the Vandercook on independent projects. RSVP is required.

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May 30, 2024, 2:00pm - 5:00pm
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Common Press, Fisher Fine Arts Library (Lower Level)
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Open to Penn Students, Faculty, and Staff

Hosted by: Common Press

A box of letterpress stamps.

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