{"product_id":"3-day-letterpress-printing-from-a-digital-source-sundays-aug-2-9-16-2026","title":"From Computer to Press: Letterpress Printing in the Digital Age • Sundays, Aug 2, 9 and 16, 2026","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cb\u003eThis is a 3-day course. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlease note the first day of class has a different time:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSunday, August 2, 2026\u003cbr\u003e10am-12pm\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eand\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSunday, August 9, 2026\u003cbr\u003e10am-2pm\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eand\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSunday, August 16, 2026\u003cbr\u003e10am-2pm\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e$295 per student\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e6 student max\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003eInstructor: Jess Snow\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• • •\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e• • •\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e• • •\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e• • •\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e• • •\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e• • •\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGreat For:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAnyone interested in contemporary methods used by letterpress printers.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003egraphic designers\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eClass Description:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt’s the best of both worlds! Digital technology meets analog letterpress printing. Today’s letterpress printers frequently blend digital tools with traditional printing to create business cards, luxury stationery, posters, and other paper goods.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn this class, students will learn the foundational skills needed to successfully create digital letterpress designs. Topics include proper file preparation and output, plate ordering tips, inking solutions, and printing on a hand-operated press. We’ll also discuss paper selection and resources. Along the way we’ll trouble shoot challenges together, for a well-rounded learning experience. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis multi-week workshop will be taught over 3 sessions and each session builds on the previous, so attending all sessions is essential. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSession 1: Introduction to designing digitally for letterpress and overview of project parameters\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSession 2: Review and refine individual designs for output; hands-on letterpress printing experience in preparation for printing your final designs (Session 3)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSession 3: Printing designs from your custom plates on letterpress  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlease read:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003eThis class does not cover how to use design software. Prior knowledge and access to digital design and illustration software is the responsibility of each student. Please bring your own laptop or digital device to class. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStudents must have a computer, internet, and access to design programs capable of EPS or PDF output. Prior letterpress printing experience is \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003enot\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e required. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSupplies Provided:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eInk, paper, presses\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSupplies to Bring:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSnacks, drinks in closed container\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSession 2 bring your own computer or tablet to review and refine designs\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eRegistration is non-refundable or exchangeable. Additional supplies available for purchase at Ladyfingers Letterpress. All students receive a 10% discount on all in-store purchases on the day of the workshop.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ladyfingers Letterpress","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44121313149027,"sku":null,"price":295.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0244\/3911\/files\/DigitalLetterpress.jpg?v=1776701323","url":"https:\/\/ladyfingersletterpress.com\/products\/3-day-letterpress-printing-from-a-digital-source-sundays-aug-2-9-16-2026","provider":"Ladyfingers Letterpress","version":"1.0","type":"link"}