About

This class was canceled because additional prerequisites were added via emails to me on 12/23 that students needed to have completed. Because 2 students hadn't completed even one of them, and because this class needed at least 6 to meet the minimum, I canceled the class. At this late date, making all the changes required and assuming that 5 more people would sign up before January 9, I canceled it. I have emailed on 12/24 Peggy, Amy and Ellie letting them know that this class needs to be re-written and postponed until later in 2022.~tammie

This class is for students who have completed the class Letterpress: Taking The Plunge. You will learn the intricacies and options of printing on BARN’s largest flatbed proofing press. You will set up a simple job, explore approaches in printing with multiple colors, adding graphics such as linocuts and/or polymer plates, become skilled with positioning and registration while becoming acquainted with safe operation of the press. You will also learn its care & feeding, which includes the responsibilities of clean-up. 

Details:

• For BARN Members, this class will lead to the next steps in Letterpress Certification with fob access to use the press in the studio.
  
• Please bring a lunch. BARN has a refrigerator and microwave for your use.
• BARN is practicing safety measures for the health and well-being of all participants, in accordance with state and CDC guidelines. Overall BARN safety policies are here.
• Tuition assistance is available. Click here to complete our simple form before you register.  

Instructor Bios:

Instructors are Ellie Mathews and Carl Youngmann. Carl began setting type letter by letter in 1960; Ellie combines her experience as a designer with her willingness to explore the techniques of relief printing. Together, they operate The North Press in Port Townsend, where they focus on the production of poetry broadsides with occasional adventures into ephemera, posters, cards, and whimsies. Working as a team, they will share with you their passion for the craft while guiding participants step-by-step toward taking independent command of the process. To contact the instructors, please click here.

Image credit: Ellie Mathews