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    Intermediate Letterpress Workshop 2023 Spring (5 sessions)

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    Event description

    Explore and create prints using movable type and vintage presses for 5 sessions.


    THE DETAILS

    Date & Time: 5 weekly sessions every Saturday from Saturday 21st October 2023 to Saturday 18th November 2023 9:30am-12:30pm (3 hours per session - 15 hours in total)

    Saturday 21 October 2023, 9:30am-12:30pm

    Saturday 28 October 2023, 9:30am-12:30pm

    Saturday 4 November 2023, 9:30am-12:30pm

    Saturday 11 November 2023, 9:30am-12:30pm

    Saturday 18 November 2023, 9:30am-12:30pm

    Location: Bright Press, located in the Village section within Whiteman Park. Enter from Beechboro Rd (via Hepburn Ave) or Drumpellier Dr (formerly Lord St).

    This is a perfect extension for those who have previously participated in our Intro to Letterpress workshop and want to continue the exploration of manual typesetting with metal and wood type, different printing presses, and print your own projects incl. posters, prints and even stationery. 

    Please bring an apron or old shirt you are willing to get ink and dirt on for this printing workshop.

    All supplies included.

    NB: This workshop requires a minimum of 2 participants to commence.

    Cover image by Luke O'Donahoe

    Inked up wood type ready for printing
    Ink station with ink dabbed out ready to be mixed
    Participant printing posters on the Vandercook printing press
    Participants holding up their printed quotes

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    FAQs

    Where is Bright Press?

    Bright Press is located within the Village section of Whiteman Park.  You can enter from the Drumpellier Dr/ Lord St and Beechboro Road entrances.  If you are using Google Maps to find us, please type in "Bright Press" as it has been pinned.  The Bright Press building doesn't actually have a street name or number.

    What are my transport/parking options for getting to and from the event?

    We recommend driving to join us at Bright Press, as there is no public transportation into Whiteman Park. There is plenty of parking around the Village section of the park.

    How can I contact the organiser with any questions?

    Please do not hesitate to email us at hello@brightpress.com.au

    What's the refund policy?

    We would love for you to join us for the workshop.  But we understand sometimes unexpected circumstances occur, and you are unable to attend the event.  Refunds are available up to 1 day before the event. 

    What's the liabilities & responsibilities situation?

    Bright Press accepts no liability for death, illness, injury, loss or damage to persons or personal belongings during the course of the event.  Bright Press can accept no responsibility for losses or additional expenses due to delay or changes in the services to be provided.

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