Letterpress I

Letterpress ICourse Code: 25MLP100IA This 5 week, in person workshop takes place at CBA on Tuesdays, August 12th September 9th, from 6: 00 pm 9: 00 pm ET. Tuesday, August 12th, from 6PM to 9PM ET Tuesday, August 19th, from 6PM to 9PM ET Tuesday, August 26th, from 6PM to 9PM ET Tuesday, September 2nd, from 6PM to 9PM ET Tuesday, September 9th, from 6PM to 9PM ET Please Note: Registration for this workshop closes on July 29th at 11: 59pm. About the Workshop:

Course Code: 25MLP100IA

This 5 week, in-person workshop takes place at CBA on Tuesdays, August 12th - September 9th, from 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm ET.

• Tuesday, August 12th, from 6PM to 9PM ET
• Tuesday, August 19th, from 6PM to 9PM ET
• Tuesday, August 26th, from 6PM to 9PM ET
• Tuesday, September 2nd, from 6PM to 9PM ET
• Tuesday, September 9th, from 6PM to 9PM ET

Please Note: Registration for this workshop closes on July 29th at 11:59pm.

About the Workshop:

Letterpress is one of the oldest forms of printmaking and it is a versatile asset to the book artist in the production of editions, text, images, and more. In this workshop, students will learn the basics of how to set up and print on a Vandercook press, and how to properly clean up and maintain the press for consistent results. Students will learn the essentials of letterpress printing including lockup, packing, inking, registration, impression, paper selection, troubleshooting, and cleanup. This workshop is ideal for artists, aspiring publishers, and anyone who wants to get their hands dirty with a little history and fun. This workshop prepares the student for the next course in CBA’s letterpress learning track, Intro to Typography on Press (Letterpress 2). Class size is limited to ensure an optimal student-to-teacher ratio. Register now before the remaining spots fill up!

Required Materials:

• Pencil and paper for taking notes
• Please wear closed-toed shoes and clothes that can get stained or dirty (CBA will provide aprons, but the ink used on press can stain)

All other materials will be provided by Center for Book Arts at no additional cost.

About the Instructor

Rhonda Khalifeh is a Syrian-American interdisciplinary artist based in the Hudson Valley. She  received her MFA from the fiber department at Cranbrook Academy of Art in 2017 and has  been an artist in residence at SVA Bio Art Lab, Textile Arts Center, and Center for Book Arts.  Khalifeh’s work has been exhibited across the country and can be found in several public  collections including the Met Museum, New York Public Library, and Fine Arts Library at  Harvard University. She published Project Z (2018) and Project Z Book II (2022) with Open  Projects Press. 

All images courtesy of the instructor.